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Minutes of the October 13, 2020 Meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALAMEDA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Attendees: Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Councilmember Jim Oddie, City Manager Eric Levitt, Acting Fire Chief Ricci Zombeck, Human Resources Director Nancy Bronstein, AHS COO Luis Fonseca, District Executive Director Deborah E. Stebbins, District Board Member Michael Williams, John Jacobs and Gayle Codiga.
1. Call to Order/ General Introduction
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 4:05. She asked the webinar administrator to take roll call and for each person to introduce themselves
2. Oral Communication Non-Agenda (Public Comment)
There were no public comments
3. City /District Issue
The minutes of August 5, 2020 were accepted. Chief Zombeck motioned to approve and second by Debbie Stebbins. A roll call vote was taken and they were unanimously approved
3-A Minutes of the August 5, 2020 Meeting
3-B- COVID-19 Alameda Hospital Impacts Update
Mr. Fonseca informed us there has been 2 weeks with 0 Covid-19 Patients & throughout Alameda Hospital only 5 positive results. Testing will be at San Leandro & Highland Hospital with drive by testing located in Parking Lots). Beginning next week all services will be restored as per prior to Covid-19. Henry J Center- Oct 29th- New Testing Site. Discussion regarding payment for Testing for Covid-19 per Luis Fonseca ALL testing is paid by County of Alameda.
3-C Alameda Hospital Seismic Update- We reviewed COO’s Report provided by Luis Fonseca. Labor negotiations include the intent to strike Oct 7-12th Notice by SEIU & CAN. The Hospital discontinued & rescheduled electives procedures in OR. Labor Action mitigation plan has been submitted to CDPH.
Mayor Ashcraft request Specific reason regarding the Demands from Employees which caused Strike: Fonseca provided reasons: 1) Employees want Alameda County to take over Hospital 2) Additional PPE
We Reviewed Survey “Patient Experience Data” the Goal is 57% rate. Opportunity is noted in Care Transition & Good understanding managing health
Relocation Project Update: The Project continues with the seismic and kitchen buildout. The Campus Activity / Impacts with more noise due to demolition in month of September. The project on track toward the compliance dates submitted and approved by OSHPD
3-D 2030 Seismic Standard Update
Cost $20-30 Million - rough number. Per Debi Stebbins-Legislation from- California Senator Portantino attempted to extend Seismic Standards SB 750 requirements.
3-E Alameda Health System Financial Related to Alameda Hospital
No comment
3-F Community Paramedicine
Acting Fire Chief Zombeck advised legislation passed effective Jan 1st 2021 Community Paramedics. The Fire Department is working with County of Alameda to help build policies and procedures. We continue to work with Medical Oversight from Alameda County LEMSA.
3-G Alameda Health Systems Facilities Impending Strike
No comment
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm City and District staff will confer to set a date for the next Subcommittee meeting.