AGENDA

NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING


July 15, 2026, 3:30 pm Open Session scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm


The Board meets in person at 2957 Birch Street, Bishop, CA 93514. Members of the public will be allowed to attend in person or via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom.


TO CONNECT VIA ZOOM: (A link is also available on the NIHD Website) https://us06web.zoom.us/s/86114057527 Webinar ID: 861 1405 7527 Passcode: 898843


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Call to order at 3:30 pm

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Public comment on closed session items

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Adjournment to closed session for: a. Conference with Legal Counsel: Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Cases: 1 Open Session Scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm

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Return to open session and report on any actions taken in closed session.

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Pledge of Allegiance

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Public Comment: The purpose of public comment is to allow members of the public to address the Board of Directors. Public comments shall be received at the beginning of the meeting and are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, with a total time limit of thirty (30) minutes for all public comments unless otherwise modified by the Chair. Speaking time may not be granted and/or loaned to another individual for purposes of extending available speaking time unless arrangements have been made in advance for a large group of speakers to have a spokesperson speak on their behalf. Comments must be kept brief and non-repetitive. The general Public Comment portion of the meeting allows the public to address any item within the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors on matters not appearing on the agenda. Public comments on agenda items should be made at the time each item is considered.

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Consent Agenda – All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion unless any member of the Board wishes to remove an item for discussion. a. Approval of minutes for June 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting b. Approval of Policies and Procedures i. California Public Records Act – Information Requests ii. Compliance Program for Northern Inyo Healthcare District iii. Governmental and Regulatory Agency Access Policy iv. Just Culture Policy v. Language Access Services vi. Record Retention and Destruction Policy vii. Sanctions for Breach of Patient Privacy Policies viii. Service and Therapy Animals and Pets in District Buildings ix. Standardized Protocol – Minor Surgical Policy for the Physician Assistant

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Consideration of Credentialing Actions recommended by the Medical Executive Committee – Action Item a. Medical Staff Initial Appointments 2026-2027

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Medical Staff Officers 2026-2027 – Action Item

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Medical Staff Bylaw Amendments – Action Item

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Resolution 26-02 Finding of Exemption from Appropriations Limit – Action Item

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Resolution 26-03 Requesting the Levy of Tax on the Taxable Property of the District to Be Collected on the Tax Rolls of the County of Inyo for Fiscal Year 2026-27 – Action Item

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Chief Operation Officer / Chief Nursing Officer Report a. Capital Update – Information Item b. Inpatient Dialysis – Information Item

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Finance Committee a. Strategic Growth, Wipfli/WOLD Update – Information Item b. RHTP – Information Item c. Tele-nephrology Equipment Update – Information Item d. Grant Update i. Telemedicine Equipment (USDA) – Information Item e. Financial and Statistical Report – Action Item

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Governance Committee a. Advocacy Update – Information Item b. Media Policy – Action Item

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General Information from Board Members

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Adjournment

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