The Governing Board of Decatur County Memorial Hospital held its regular meeting on September 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
As part of the Consent Agenda, the Board approved the minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting and reviewed the August 2026 financial information, including cash and investment balances and capital asset purchases.
During the Regular Agenda, the Board received a financial report and heard committee reports from the Quality Management Committee, Planning Committee, and the Finance Committee from their most recent meetings. The finance report included continued improvement of hospital performance. Under new business, the Board considered and acted on contract approvals and capital requests, of which there were none for the month of August. The Board also received an operational update from the President and CEO, Rex McKinney. Rex gave an update on continued operational improvements and the ongoing challenges and external pressures in the healthcare environment. Provided an update on ways DCMH supports mental health in the community including providing a free pharmacy delivery service and the opportunity for free transportation; DCMH is on track to exceed 10,000 trips in 2026. Finally, Rex acknowledged events with DCMH involvement including Back to School Night, a recent blood drive, The Hospital Foundation’s Event Fore Caring, and National Night Out.
The Medical Staff Report included consideration of applications for appointment and reappointment to the Medical Staff, as well as notices of Medical Staff terminations and amendments to privileges. Members were reminded of the next regular scheduled meeting on October 29, 2026 before the meeting adjourned.
