The Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 18. In attendance were board members Bob Parsons, Bob Gravely, and Dennis Floyd. Board Members Carol Lacy and Lori Hasten were absent. Also present were Zach Moser, Administrator, Roma Jones, Assistant Administrator.
Chairman Parsons read a thank you note from Joanie Fleener, previous board member and recent employee who retired at the end of November.
Administrator’s report
Moser reported on the election for the board, stating there were no Trustee’s terms expiring this year, so no election notice is necessary.
Moser reported on continued delays in payments from the State. There is well over $100,000 in payments owed.
Jessica provided written reports to the Board regarding her team’s activities and the progress on the Community Health Improvement Plan and accreditation.
Moser suggested that the board consider granting staff off Dec. 26, with the board approving.
Financial reports
DCHC financial reports for November were reviewed. Current assets at the end of November were $1,139,348.32. Total assets were $1,986,647.67, total liabilities were $365,693.02, and equity was $1,620,954.65. Revenue for the month was $71,634.70, expenses were $113,397.87 for net operating revenue of $-41,763.17. After other revenue and expenses, net revenue was $-46,582.65.
The report from H&R Block was also reviewed. Moser noted that in addition to the slow payments this was also a three payroll month.
The board approved the financial reports.
New business
Moser presented the 2026 Budget, and the board approved.
Moser presented two proposed changes to the bylaws and explained the rationale behind them. The issue was tabled to be discussed with the full board at a future meeting.
Moser presented the proposed Policy Manual and an accompanying resolution which would detail the transition before a board-edict style management to a policy management, in which the board would set policy, the administrator would set procedure, and the administrator would be responsible for ensuring compliance with policies. The issue was tabled for further review and discussion with the full board at a future meeting.
Old business
• Car seats distributed: 6
• Presumptive Eligibility: 1
• Lead (Active Cases): 72
Community Specific Services
• All Provider Appointments: 97
• All Lab Appointments: 116
• All Immunization Appointments: 88
• All Appointments other than WIC: 519
Nurse Practitioner Service
• Other well-woman exam: 2
• Other urine drug screens: 24
• Phlebotomy Appointments: 110
• All Lab appointments: 116
