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Horn Memorial Hospital Holds Annual Members Meeting April 2


Horn Memorial Hospital held its Annual Members Meeting April 2 in the Conference Room at the hospital facilities. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to share with all Horn Memorial Hospital Members an overview of hospital operations from the previous years, to elect new board members and to honor trustees who have completed their terms of service. 21 members were present.

Board Chairman, Marc Jensen, opened the meeting with a welcome to all members, the Board of Directors and hospital staff present.

Treasurer's Report

The Annual Treasurer's Report was given by Treasurer Marty Boyle. Total Assets for 2010 were $17.9 million, down $1.1 million from 2009.  Mr. Boyle explained the reduction was due largely to additional depreciation costs in 2010.  Long-term debt was reduced from $8.1 million at year end 2009 to $7.6 million at year end 2010.  Operating revenue for 2010 was $15.8 million, a $1.5 million increase from 2009.  Equipment purchases in 2010 were $392,000, a decrease of $75,000 from 2009.  Excess revenue over expenses in 2010 was a loss of $33,210 compared to a gain of $823,503 in 2009.  In review, Mr. Boyle reported that even though the hospital saw a decrease in 2010 of 1,000 acute patient days, took full ownership of 2 physician clinics, and paid off $500,000 in debt, it nearly broke even for the year.  Horn Memorial Hospital employs 170.  Payroll and benefits are in excess of $7.8 million annually.

CEO Report

CEO and President, Marc Augsburger presented his annual CEO Report to the members. Acute patient days and births were down in 2010 compared to 2009 while the hospital saw an increase in Skilled Nursing Facility patient days and Intermediate Care Facility patient days.
Outpatient, lab procedures and physical therapy saw increases in 2010 while X-ray procedures, CT scans, home health visits and surgical procedures saw slight decreases over 2009. Hospital accomplishments were numerous in 2010 and included relocating Community Health Services to the upper level of the Medical Arts Building, adding new specialty clinics at the hospital and the addition of key personnel in administration, quality assurance, IT and respiratory therapy.

New equipment added in 2010 included a bone densitometer, MDG pharmacy dispensing units, infant warmer for OB, new defibrillators, glidescope for surgery and walkaroos (computers on wheels). Information Technology was upgraded with virtual servers, security cameras were installed, software has been installed for Electronic Health Records and the employees' Pride Club was introduced, giving the employees an opportunity to contribute to the Horn Memorial Foundation.

Other accomplishments during 2010 included 24/7 emergency department physician in-house coverage, Rural Health approval for Horn Physicians Clinic, massage therapy services and patient room updating.

Ambulance Report

Dustin Schiernbeck, President of the Ambulance Service, reported that the service currently has 25 members, comprised of 10 EMT's and 15 drivers or assistants. In 2010, 260 total ambulance runs were made, 150 transfers and 20 to the nursing home. 20,470 miles were logged. 2010 accomplishments included computerized run reports and the gain of 2 EMT's. Goals for 2011 are to purchase 2 new Zoll defibrillators compatible with the ER defibs and to purchase a new ambulance by November of this year.

Auxiliary Report

Bev Jessen, President of the Horn Auxiliary, informed members there are currently 400 Auxiliary members from 10 area communities. Active volunteers number 113. In 2010 alone, a total of 2,676 volunteer hours were recorded. The Auxiliary is active in several fund raising activities almost too numerous to list and include the Annual Bazaar and card marathon. All funds raised by the auxiliary go back to the hospital. This year the Auxiliary gave $14,000 in necessary items to the hospital, including $10,000 toward the digital mammography drive. Three scholarships were given, each amounting to $500. Other Auxiliary activities include staffing the Horn Clowns, decorating the hospital for Christmas, knitting baby hats, making blankets, helping staff meals on wheels and the bloodmobile.

Foundation Report

Deb Einspahr, Foundation Board representative, reported that the Foundation Board consists of 12 members from four surrounding communities. The 2010 Duck Race and Fall Festival events raised $33,000. The total funds raised for the digital mammography unit was $97,340 which included donations from the public, HMH Auxiliary, annual Membership Drive and the employee Pride Club. Total funds available are $115,500. Major fundraisers set for 2011 are a golf tournament in August and the annual Fall Festival.

Board Elections

There were 4 Board Members who were eligible for additional 3 year terms of service. Those included Marc Jensen, 2nd term, Karen Salmon, 2nd term, Grant Patera, 2nd term and Marilyn Dausel, 2nd full term. The 4 members were nominated for re-election and were elected to their respective terms.

Chairman's Address

Chairman Jensen highlighted key accomplishments during the year. Marcia Fehring, Horn CFO, and Michelle Weber, Horn Physicians Clinic Manager, were recognized for the tremendous effort they both put into the application for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) status. RHC approval helps ensure adequate health care access in areas heavily populated with Medicare enrollees and will be a substantial aid in financial assistance to the operation of Horn Physicians Clinic. Fehring and Weber by no means accomplished this without help and dedication from countless other hospital and clinic staff members but they were very responsible for keeping the dream alive.

Chairman Jensen also praised the efforts of Heather Gann, Quality Director, in preparation of quality reports to be presented to the board on a consistent frequency. Her reports help keep board emphasis on quality a top priority. Requirements for electronic health records (EHR) will play a vital role in health care reimbursements and the addition of Horn's first IT Director, Robbie Todd, will assure proper compliance and stringent security of records.

Chairman Jensen addressed the members and board on health care costs and health care reform issues. While there is uncertainty in exactly where hospitals and health care providers may end up through this time of transformation of health care delivery and reimbursements, he reminded the members that we have an extremely capable hospital staff to track changes as well as they can be tracked in an ever changing process. And while health care cost containment and reform are important, Horn will not lose sight of its main objectives-to provide better, safer, more efficient and affordable care.

The members meeting was concluded by honoring Judy Vondrak who has faithfully served two full 3 year terms. She was recognized for her outstanding service and dedication. Board members are elected by the active board and are not compensated for the time they devote to hospital governance.

Officers Elected

Following the Annual Members Meeting, the Board of Directors moved into its regular monthly meeting and election of officers. Marc Jensen was re-elected Chairman, Roger Harrington was re-elected Vice Chairman, Marty Boyle was re-elected Treasurer, Marilyn Dausel was re-elected Secretary, and Karen Salmon and Wendy Lorenzen were both re-elected Members at Large.


HMH Board of Directors 2011

Back Row: Randy Carpenter, John Currie, Grant Patera, Marty Boyle, and Gayle Harrison

Middle Row: Wendy Lorenzen, Deb Einspahr, Karen Salmon, Marilyn Dausel, Terri Carstensten

Front Row: Roger Harrington and Marc Jensen


Marc Jensen, Board Chairman, presents an appreciation plaque to Judi Vondrak for her two, three-year terms served on the HMH Board.

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