MINUTES OF MEETING

BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS

CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT

d/b/a WEST

CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL

TUESDAY,

APRIL 28, 2026

12:00 p.m -

BOARD ROOM

A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District d/b/a West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the hospital board room. Mr. Bob Davidson called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Mr. Mark McMurry led the group in prayer.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bob Davidson; Bobby LeTard; Mark McMurry; Cecil Sanner; Ellis Hassien

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Janie Fruge; Jobie James; Dondra Zaunbrecher; Christi Kingsley; Matthew Welsh; Thea Tran; JW Peloquin; Lance Duhon; Dr. Ashley Mullins; Mitch Bowers

GUESTS PRESENT: Jana Taylor, Brenna Davis

Mrs. Janie Fruge announced that Jana Taylor was the recipient of the March CEO Shining Star Award.

Mr. Davidson presented the minutes from the March 24, 2026, meeting of the Board of Commissioners for approval. Mr. Mark McMurry motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Bobby LeTard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The next meeting of the WCCH Board of Commissioners is scheduled for May 26, 2026. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. with an Audit presentation. Hospital Week will be celebrated May 11 17th. Mr. Davidson commended Mrs. Christi Kingsley and all those involved for a successful and enjoyable Employee Awards Event. That concluded the Chairpersons Report.

Mrs. Frug presented the Chief Executive Officers report, beginning with an update on legislative bills from the current session. She continued her report by providing an update on the recent unannounced LDH Level II OB survey. Mrs. Fruge noted that the survey went well, with no deficiencies identified. That concluded the CEO report.

Mrs. Jobie James, Chief Financial Officer, presented the hospitals financial reports for the period through March 31, 2026, compared with 2025. She reported a cash balance of $29,642,586.00, compared with $33,782,483.00 in February. Contributing factors include a physician-directed payment, a hospital-directed payment, receipt of supplemental funds, and a quarterly provider tax. Net Income for March was $49,645.00 compared to ($999,887.00) at this time last year. Our current assets-to-liabilities ratio is 5. Mrs. James continued by reporting that Census Days were 199, up from 195 this time last year. There were 1,945 ER visits, 194 surgeries, 30 deliveries, and 583 FTEs. That concluded the Financial Report.

Mrs. Brenna Davis presented the 2026 Utilization Review Plan, outlining its purpose, scope, and goals. There was a motion by Mr. Mark McMurry, seconded by Mr. Bobby LeTard, to approve the plan as submitted. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Mr. JW Peloquin then gave a Facilities Report, beginning with an update on the Water Booster Station Project. He reported that the plans have been finalized and that the project is expected to go out for bid within 30-60 days. Mr. Peloquin also noted that the grant paperwork process is underway. That concluded the Facilities Report.

Mr. Lance Duhon presented the Patient Care Report, beginning with the Inpatient Patient Experience Report. He reported an 83.02% top-box score, noting upward trends in discharge information. That concluded the Patient Care Report.

Mrs. Tran presented the High Reliability Excellence: Elevating Patient Safety & Quality, Compliance Report. She presented the 1st Quarter 2026 Performance Scorecard, noting a 4-star CMS Rating and a Leapfrog Safety Grade of B. The overall patient experience rating was 83%, and the hospital acquired infections was zero. That concluded the High Reliability Excellence: Elevating Patient Safety & Quality, Compliance Report.

Mrs. Christi Kingsley presented the Human Resources Report, beginning with a Blue Insights Population Health Report Summary. Key takeaways include:

Per Member Per Month (PMPM) costs are higher than the norm, primarily driven by an increase in high-cost claimants and specialty drug utilization.

Wellness and preventive care metrics have improved and are now above the norm.

Diabetic management has shown significant improvement and has surpassed benchmark levels.

Avoidable emergency room utilization has decreased.

Average membership has remained stable, with an average age of 40 and a population that is 62% female.

Preventive visit rates have increased, along with higher screening rates for breast and colorectal cancer.

Approximately 90% of diabetic members are receiving A1c testing, with overall improvements in A1c control.

That concluded the Human Resources Report.

Mr. Matthew Welsh presented the Marketing/Foundation Report, beginning with an update on the Mac Burns Golf Tournament. The event generated a net profit of $15,500.00, representing a 7% increase over last year, with 32 teams registered. Next years tournament is scheduled for April 2, 2027. Next, Mr. Welsh introduced the Invested in Health. Powered by Community Support. WCCH Foundation campaign. This initiative is designed to unify all Foundation programming under one cohesive message that highlights the connection between community participation and real healthcare impact across our service district. The campaigns objectives include increasing sponsorship revenue, growing event participation, strengthening community awareness of Foundation impact, and improving donor retention and engagement. That concluded the Marketing/Foundation/Community Impact Report.

Mr. Ellis Hassien motioned to approve and accept the Medical Staff appointments, re-appointments, resignations, privileges, FPPE, and officers as submitted by the Medical Executive Committee. Mr. Cecil Sanner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Capital Requests were submitted as follows:

1. Surgery Control Doors: $15,963.56

There was a motion by Mr. Bobby LeTard, seconded by Mr. Mark McMurry, to amend the budget for $15,963.56 and to approve the purchase of Surgery Control

Doors for $15,963.56. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

2. Lung View Lung Cancer Information System: $35,000.00

There was a motion by Mr. Mark McMurry, seconded by Mr. Ellis Hassien, to amend the budget for $35,000.00, and to approve the purchase of the Lung View Lung Cancer Information System for $35,000.00. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Mrs. Janie Fruge presented the updated Organizational Chart. Mrs. Megan Majors has been named Director of our Dynamic Dimensions facilities following the recent retirement of Mrs. Suzy Trahan.

Mr. Ellis Hassien motioned at 12:43 p.m., seconded by Mr. Mark McMurry, to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of strategic planning and marketing pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 46:1073, and for personnel matters and prospective litigation, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:6 and 42:6.1. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Mr. Ellis Hassien motioned at 2:08 p.m. to return to Open Session. Mr. Cecil Sanner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The Chair announced that no action was taken during the Executive Session.

With no further business to come before the board, Mr. Ellis Hassien motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Cecil Sanner. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 2:09 p.m.

Bob Davidson//

Chairman of the Board

Janie Fruge//

Secretary of the Board

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