BLUEGRASS CHAPTER of the

KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES

January 16, 2008
Central Baptist Hospital - Lexington, Kentucky

 

 

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION:       Veronica Shepherd, CPCS – Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky

                                                           

                                                Hot Topics in Credentialing: An Open Forum (applied for 1 NAMSS CEU)

 

Present:           Lisa Adams, CPCS (Lexington Clinic); Brunette Arnold (Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center); Linda Baker, CPCS (Shriners Hospital); Christy Hildebrandt (Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center); Sona Jewell (Commonwealth Credentialing); Loretta Mills (Marymount Hospital); Pat Mohrhusen, CPMSM (Central Baptist Hospital); Veronica Shepherd, CPCS (Central Baptist Hospital); Andrea Tackett, CPCS (Commonwealth Credentialing); KAMSS representative – Debbie Tackett, CPCS

 

Business Meeting Called to Order:                        4:55pm

 

Approval of Minutes

Discussion:  Motion was made to approve the October 17, 2007 minutes as presented. 

Action:  Minutes unanimously approved. 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

State-wide Credentialing Application

Discussion: According to a message from Robert Bronke posted on the KAMSS Forum, the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has reconvened a group to discuss eliminating part B of the KAPER form.  Then, both managed care organizations and hospitals in the state of KY would be required to utilize part A of the KAPER form for credentialing.  In addition, there would be an annual subscription fee per facility and a fee per provider.  Andrea Tackett advised that the last meeting for this group was cancelled, and at this time, CHFS is not continuing to pursue this change.

Action: Members noted the information.

 

Follow-Up from Previous KAMSS Meeting

Discussion: No follow-up from previous KAMSS meeting.

Action: Members noted the information.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

New Certificant Recognition and Congratulations

Discussion: Cheri Abell and Debbie Tackett were recognized and congratulated for passing the CPCS exam.  Michelle Stacy was recognized and congratulated for passing the CPMSM exam. 

Action:  Members noted the information.

 

KAMSS Update

Discussion: Debbie Tackett was present as a representative from the KAMSS State Chapter.  Debbie announced that 2008 annual dues invoices have been sent to all members.  The annual KAMSS all-day CEU meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2008 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, KY.  The Education Committee will be meeting to make plans for speakers, topics, etc.  Anyone with suggestions for this meeting should contact Veronica Shepherd, Lisa Adams, Christy Hildebrandt, Tina Herron, or Charlotte Felinski.  More information regarding this event will be forthcoming on the KAMSS website.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Action: Members noted the information.


Election of Officers

Discussion: The duties and responsibilities for each officer position were discussed.  The floor was opened for nominations for Bluegrass Chapter President-elect and Secretary.  The final nominees were: 

President-elect – Lisa Adams, CPCS;

Secretary – Andrea Tackett, CPCS

Action: 

1. Motion was made and seconded to close the floor for president-elect nominations.  Lisa Adams was elected President-elect.

2. Motion was made and seconded to close the floor for secretary nominations.  Andrea Tackett was

elected Secretary. 

 

April 2008 Chapter Meeting

Discussion: The next Bluegrass Chapter meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2008.  Members discussed canceling this meeting to encourage individuals to attend the KAMSS full day CEU seminar on March 21, 2008.  Since the annual KAMSS seminar is in March instead of April this year, members agreed not to cancel the April Bluegrass Chapter meeting.

Action: Motion was made, seconded and carried to have the April Bluegrass Chapter meeting as scheduled.  The next scheduled meeting will be April 16, 2008.

 

New Chapter President

Discussion: Christy Hildebrandt is the new chapter president and she will take over at the next Bluegrass Chapter meeting in April.

Action: Members noted the information.

 

2008 Meeting Locations

Discussion: Veronica Shepherd offered to host the 2008 chapter meetings at Central Baptist Hospital.  However, the July Bluegrass Chapter meeting will be a combined meeting with the KAMSS State Chapter and will be on July 24, 2008 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY.  A few members have suggested changing the meeting day of the Bluegrass Chapter meetings.  In addition, a suggestion was made to change the time of the Bluegrass Chapter meetings to 330pm instead of 400pm.  Veronica Shepherd will poll the Bluegrass Chapter members via email for preferred meeting day and time.

Action: Members noted the information.

 

2006 Educational Topics

Discussion: Educational topics for the April 2008 and October 2008 Bluegrass Chapter meetings should be communicated to Christy Hildebrandt, Lisa Adams, or Veronica Shepherd.  One possible suggestion was for a presentation on the Commonwealth Credentialing CVO, and another possible suggestion was a presentation on the Central Baptist Hospital Peer Review process.

Action: Members noted the information.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.      Next KAMSS state meeting: January 24, 2008, 5pm at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY

2.      Annual KAMSS full day CEU conference – March 21, 2008, Baptist Hospital East

3.      Next BG Chapter Meeting: April 16, 2008, 4pm, Central Baptist Hospital

4.      Visit KAMSS website at www.KAMSS.com for announcements, updates, and regulations, meeting agendas and minutes from the last meeting.

5.      Visit NAMSS website at www.NAMSS.com for announcements and updates.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Veronica Shepherd, CPCS

President, Bluegrass Chapter

 

Please email any corrections and/or additions of these minutes to veronica.shepherd@bhsi.com.