COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Community Health Center of Branch County is taking steps to improve security in the emergency room reception area. Health Center President and Chief Executive Officer Randy DeGroot told the hospital board of trustees Monday night that they are pricing out nearly 48 items that an architectural firm has developed.
DeGroot wants to see some of the work get underway as soon as possible and the hospital plans to make the improvements in stages.
The board also approved a new pricing policy. Chief Financial Officer Connie Downs says prices will be evaluated annually by the controller, the revenue cycle director and the department directors.
A 2017 capital budget of $3.3 million was approved. Downs said 19 percent of the budget was for new equipment while the rest would cover the cost of equipment that needs to be replaced.
