University of
Minnesota Libraries. University of Minnesota Archives [uarc]
University of Minnesota. University Hospitals. Board of
Governors
University Hospitals
Board of Governors records
1969-1996
9 boxes (9.0 cubic
feet)
Collection contains the
records of the University of Minnesota's University Hospitals Board of
Governors, including committee minutes, reports, correspondence and bylaws.
uarc 399
Collection materials in
English
Administrative Information
Use of Materials
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house
only.
Copyright
Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision
of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). Requests to publish should be
arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives.
Preferred citation
University Hospitals Board of Governors records, University Archives,
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Scope and Content
Much of the collection consists of minutes and related reports and
correspondence of the various Board of Governors committees. The remainder of
the materials include photographs, correspondence, reports, subject files,
bylaws, and other documents relating to the administrative functions of the
Board of Governors.
Historical Note
The University of Minnesota Regents established the board of governors
of University Hospitals in 1974. The board serves under the Regents and manages
the budget. The governing board was established to meet the requirements of the
Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation for University-owned teaching
hospitals.
Related Materials
For information on the University Hospitals Board of Governors role in
building the new hospital see
Medical Revolution in Minnesota: A History of the
University of Minnesota Medical School, by Leonard G. Wilson. Midewiwin
Press, 1989. Chapter 23.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog
of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about
related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these
headings.
University of
Minnesota. University Hospitals.
University of
Minnesota. University Hospitals. Board of Governors -- Archives.
University of
Minnesota. University Hospitals and Clinics.
Detailed Contents
1
Board of Governors Bylaws,
1974.
1
Regents Roster,
1978.
1
Pauma Valley - Agenda, Miscellaneous,
1978.
3 folders
1
Retreat Responses,
1978.
1
Hospital Environmental Report,
1980.
1
Capital Facilities and U.A. Hospital Discussions,
1980.
1
JCAH Recommendations,
1980.
1
Masonic Name Change Proposal,
1980.
1
Membership Rosters of Pertinent Organizations,
1978.
1
Health and Medicine Papers,
1979.
1
Board of Governors - Correspondence, Agendas, Photographs,
1975-1979.
1
Mission Statement Draft II,
1978.
1
Strategic Planning Task Force,
1977-1978.
1
Audited Financial Statements U of M Hospitals,
1975.
1
Hospital correspondence,
1975-1980.
1
Handbook of Patient Rights and Responsibilities,
undated.
1
Presentation on Capital Facilities Development to the
University of Minnesota Board of Regents,
1979.
1
Quality and Utilization Review Plan,
1980-1981.
1
Proceedings of the Estes Park Institute - Role of the
Hospital Trustee,
1976.
1
Trustee Education Project Responses,
1977.
1
Board of Governors retreat materials,
1977-1979.
1
Members of the Board of Governors and Insurance Proposals,
1979-1980.
1
Audits, Quality Assurance,
1979.
1
Board Letters,
1981.
1
Subject Files C-N,
1979-1981.
1
Orientation, New Board Member,
1979.
1
Parking, Mayo Garage Correspondence,
1979.
1
Subject Files Q-R,
1978-1979.
1
University-Owned Hospitals Cooperative Study Project,
1979.
1
Capital Goods: Old Patterns, New Forces and Implications
for Manufacturer-Hospital Strategies,
1979.
1
Hospital Studies and Board Correspondence,
1974-1979.
1
Annual Plans and Associated Reports,
1974-1978.
6 folders
1
Report of the Patient Sensitivity Committee,
1977.
Includes correspondence between committee members.
1
Patient Sensitivity Committee - Smoking Policy Drafts,
1977.
1
Neurology Head Resume,
1977.
1
Miscellaneous Board correspondence,
1976-1981.
1
Senior Volunteer Program,
1976-1977.
Minutes and correspondence.
1
Census and Health Indicators Task Force,
1976.
1
Chemical Dependency Clinic Research Unit,
1975-1976.
1
Medical Audit-Medical Records Committee Criteria -
Abortion,
1975-1976.
1
New Position Requests, FY 1976-1977,
1976.
1
Budget Letter,
1976.
1
Statistical Report,
1974-1975, 1977-1978.
1
Facilities Committee,
1975-1979.
Minutes and correspondence.
1
Board of Governors' Committees,
1977.
Committee names, organization, and chairman appointments.
1
Materials Omitted from June 21, 1978, Board of Governors
Meeting Minutes,
1978.
1
Management Committees,
1977-1978.
1
Board of Governors Annual Retreat - Summary of
Proceedings,
1980.
1
Health Sciences Committees,
1978.
2
House Staff Manual,
circa 1978.
2
Cost Concerns Task Force,
1978-1979.
Minutes and reports.
2
Bylaws Committee,
1975-1979, 1981.
Minutes, amendments, and correspondence.
2
Nominating Committee,
1976-1979, 1979.
Committee report and resumes.
2
A Bill for an Act by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota,
1979.
2
Board of Governors Annual Retreat - Briefing Book,
1978.
2
Board Orientation Letter,
1979.
2
Computer Upgrade Review Waiver Request,
1980.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics' Renovation, Remodeling,
and Construction Proposal Records,
1980-1981.
Correspondence, cost estimates, public hearing notes, and bonding
bill.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics' Response to the
Replacement and Location of Veterans Administration Hospital,
1978.
2
West Metro Hospitals Board of Directors,
1980.
2
University of Minnesota Hospitals Medical Staff
Reappointments,
1978.
2
Board of Governors - Background, Members, and Governance
Study,
1978-1980.
2
Loss Prevention Services Overview,
undated.
2
Sisters of Mercy Health Corporation - Statements of
Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Environmental Factors,
1977.
2
Minnesota Public Teaching Hospitals [MAPTH] Study,
1979.
2
Hospitals News Media Policy [Draft II],
undated.
2
University Police Department Contract Negotiations,
1979.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics Planning Assumptions,
undated.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics' Statement of Mission and
Goals,
1979.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics Health Care Maintenance
and Disease Prevention,
undated.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics Five Year Prospectus,
1978-1983.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics Emergency Preparedness
Manual and Drills,
1978.
2
News Releases and Editorials,
1978-1979.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics Protection Services,
1978.
2
Research and Development,
1978.
2
Strategic Planning Task Force,
1978.
2
Member Replacement Biographical Information,
undated.
2
Johnson, Powell, and Company Health Delivery Systems
Response Questionnaire [Delphi #1],
1979.
2
Affirmative Action Program,
1975.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics Preliminary Financial
Statements,
1980.
Includes correspondence and supplemental financial data.
2
Attorney Activity Report,
1976.
2
Secretary Records,
circa 1974.
2
Health Sciences Development Program - Status Report to the
Board of Regents,
1976.
2
University Hospitals and Clinics Board of Trustees
Selection Material,
1970-1975.
2
Utilization Review Plan,
1975.
2
Twin Cities Hospitals, Homes, and Media Directory,
undated.
2
Health Care Definitions, Abbreviations and/or Acronyms,
undated.
2
"Regents Place Trust in Trustees: A University Hospital's
Board of Governors,"
1976.
Includes subsequent study proposal.
2
Quality Control Program Developments,
undated.
2
"Ending Insult to Injury" by Jeffery O'Connell,
1975.
2
Committee Preferences,
circa 1975.
2
Open Meeting Law,
1974.
2
Minnesota Hospitals Association's Seminar on the "Rights
and Responsibilities of Trusteeship", Notes,
1976.
2
Board of Governor's Special Presentations and Agenda
Items,
1975.
2
Public Forum on the Proposed Moratorium for Metro Area
Hospitals,
1977.
2
Perspective on Hospital Costs: Testimony before the Joint
Subcommittee on Health Care Costs,
1977.
2
Miscellaneous Finance Committee Materials,
1977-1980.
2
Janet Shapiro Material,
1980.
2
Board of Governors Insurance Coverage,
1979.
2
Psychosurgery,
undated.
2
Miscellaneous Joint Conference Committee Materials,
1978.
2
Role of Governors in Public Information/Education Plan for
University Hospitals Renewal Project,
undated.
2
Strategic Options Study,
undated.
2
Board of Governors Roster,
1983.
2
Outpatient Committee,
1983.
Meeting agenda and minutes.
2
Space Allocation and Directorship Working Papers,
1983.
2
The Hospital Governing Board Chairman: Profile and
Opinions,
1983.
A national study by Trustee Magazine
and Arthur Young.
2
Liver Transplant Credit Policy,
1983.
2
Personnel/Purchasing Implementation,
1983.
2
Assistant University Hospitals and Clinics Attorney
Appointment,
undated.
2
Miscellaneous Committee Minutes and articles,
1982-1983.
2
Board of Governors Retreat Information and Reviews,
1976-1977.
2
Miscellaneous Correspondence and Reports,
1973-1983.
2
JAMA Article and Resumes,
1983.
2
Report of the Study Committee,
1982.
2
Basic Life Support Test,
1982.
2
Heptavax-B Vaccination Policy for Residents and Faculty,
1983.
2
Board Meeting Notes,
1983.
2
Emergency Room Committee,
1982.
2
Suggested Board of Governors Bylaw Changes,
1983.
2
Nominating Committee Report,
undated.
2
Subject Files, A-T,
1976-1980.
18 folders
Includes information on Boynton Health Services, possible donors
and trustees.
2
Health Systems Research and Development Advisory
Committee,
1980.
2
Gerontology Task Force,
1976-1978.
3
Johnelle Foley, Executive Assistant to the Board of
Governors, Papers,
1975-1980.
Curriculum vitae, correspondence, and memos.
3
Credentials Committee and Clinical Chief Appointments,
1979-1981.
3
Board Photograph Memo,
1981.
3
The Role of Hospital Board Members,
undated.
Excerpts from a study of six private voluntary teaching hospitals
in New York City.
3
Nutrition and Dietary Schedules by Medical Condition,
undated.
3
Debt Capacity Evaluation Update,
1980.
3
Position Paper on Capital Facilities,
1980.
3
Medical and Dental Staff Resolution in Support of the
National Voluntary Cost Containment Program,
undated.
3
University Hospital and FHCE Memorandum of Understanding,
1978.
3
Symposium - The Future of the Hospital Sector,
1979.
3
Internal Management Plan,
1978.
3
Interviews with 10 Members of the University Hospitals and
Clinics Board of Governors, by Robert Cowle,
undated.
3
User's Guide to Information Systems,
1978.
3
Assorted Reports on Healthcare Costs,
1977-1978.
3
The COHECA Retreat on Research in Dementia Summary,
1980.
3
Board of Governors' Biographies,
undated.
3
Medical Procedure Audits,
1975-1977.
3
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - Toxic-Shock
Syndrome,
1980.
Center for Disease Control [Vol. 29, No. 37].
3
Jimmy Stewart Laboratory Pamphlet,
1980.
3
Hospital Accreditation Program Extension,
1977.
3
Department of Hospital Public Relations Directorship
Position,
1978.
3
Vaginal and Abdominal Hysterectomy Audit,
1975-1979.
3
University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics Five Year
Prospectus,
1978.
3
Certificate of Need Application Summary,
undated.
3
University Hospitals and Clinics Computer Information
System Development Plan,
1981.
3
Orange Alert Drill,
1981.
3
Orange Alert Critique,
1979.
3
David Cost Papers,
1981.
3
Health Promotion, Prevention, and Education Committee,
1980.
3
University Hospitals Executive Council,
undated.
3
Implications of the Health Planning Amendment of 1979 -
Outline of Remarks,
1979.
3
The Structure and Governance of the University's Health
Sciences,
undated.
3
Exploratory Discussion Regarding Older Adult Service,
1980.
Includes Floyd Garetz, Greg Hart, and Janet Shapiro.
3
Minnesota Health Survey Materials,
1980.
3
Health Science Employee Survey,
1980.
3
Health Sciences Administrative Organization, Support
Services and the Role of the Hospital,
undated.
3
Minneapolis Urban League - Mental Health Fact Finding
Committee,
1980.
3
Task Force on Governance and Organization Meeting Minutes,
1981.
3
Health Sciences Center Phone Directory,
1979-1980.
3
Proposed Moratorium on Capital Construction,
1979.
3
Hospital Council and Committees,
1980.
3
Projected Budget for 1977-1978,
1977.
3
Audited Financial Statements U of M Hospitals,
1979-1981.
3
Annual Report of the Board of Governors,
1981.
3
Loan Agreement Draft,
1981.
3
Miscellaneous,
1978-1981.
3
Comprehensive Cost Effectiveness Program Proposal,
1979.
3
University Hospitals and Clinics Inpatient Census Data by
Major Category,
1979.
3
Introduction to NUMIS (Nurse Utilization Management Input
System),
1980.
3
Board of Governors Bylaws and Amendments,
1974.
3
Medical and Dental Staff Bylaws and Amendments,
1975.
3
Assorted Board of Governors Committee Rosters,
1979-1981.
3
Personal Employee Materials,
undated.
Includes photographs, negatives, cards, and correspondence.
3
Audio Cassette - Unlabeled,
undated.
3
University Hospitals Board of Governors Certificate of
Need Application,
1980.
3
Board of Governors Retreat Briefing Book,
1980.
3
University Hospitals Renewal Project Progress Report,
1984.
3
Board of Governors Meeting Reports,
1984-1985.
12 bound volumes
4
Board of Governors Meeting Reports,
1985.
3 bound volumes
4
Board of Governors Retreat Correspondence,
1977.
4
Board of Governors Retreat,
1976-1977.
2 folders
Includes members, invoices, and retreat schedule.
4
Board of Regents Deadline Dates,
1977.
4
Financial Policies,
1975-1976.
4
Bylaws Committee,
1975-1977.
2 folders
4
Amendments to Bylaws,
1976.
4
Board of Governors Policy Statements,
undated.
4
Executive Committee,
1977.
4
Finance Committee,
1974-1977.
Includes agendas, meeting reports, and financial statements.
4
Joint Conference Committee Correspondence,
1975-1977.
4
Joint Conference Committee Miscellaneous,
1973-1976.
4
Nominating Committee,
1976.
4
Committee Assignments,
1976-1977.
4
Legislative Care,
1969.
4
Health Sciences Mission Statement,
1980.
4
News Articles, Releases, Etc.,
1975.
4
Nominating Committee Correspondence,
1975-1977.
3 folders
4
New Board Member Orientation Session,
1977.
4
Board of Governors Agendas, Meeting Notices, etc.,
1976-1977.
4
Travel Information,
1975-1976.
4
Board of Governors Correspondence,
1974-1976.
4
Annual Plan Correspondence,
1977.
4
Legal Council Correspondence,
1976.
4
Chief Letters,
1977.
4
Budget Requests,
1977.
4
Activities of Board of Governors,
1976.
4
JCAH Visit,
1976.
4
Committee Assignment Preference Sheets,
1977.
4
Vega Response,
1976-1977.
4
Board of Governors Minutes,
1975-1985.
19 folders
5
Board of Governors Minutes,
1985-1990.
34 folders
6
Board of Governors Minutes,
1990-1992, 1995.
16 folders
6
Executive Committee Minutes,
1977-1981, 1994-1996.
5 folders
6
Patient Sensitivity Committee Minutes,
1976-1977.
6
Facilities Committee Minutes,
1975-1976.
6
Joint Finance and Facilities Committee Minutes,
1976-1978.
6
Finance Committee Minutes,
1975-1978.
4 folders
7
Finance Committee Minutes,
1979-1983, 1987-1990, 1992-1993.
39 folders
8
Finance Committee Minutes,
1993-1994.
2 folders
8
Joint Finance and Planning and Development Committee
Minutes,
1980.
8
Planning and Development Committee Minutes,
1979, 1983-1985, 1990-1992.
16 folders
8
Joint Conference Committee Minutes,
1975-1983, 1986-1987.
13 folders
9
Joint Conference Committee Minutes,
1988-1989.
5 folders
9
Quality Management Committee Minutes,
1993.
2 folders
9
University of Minnesota Health System Affiliated Clinics
(UMHAC) Directors Packets,
1994-1995.
4 folders
9
Board of Governors Policies and Procedures Manual,
1975-1983.
2 folders
9
Board Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, and Resolutions
Study Committee Report,
1981-1984.