Consideration and Appropriate Action Regarding an Investment Committee Recommendation for a Committee Member Replacement C. Consideration and Appropriate Action Regarding Parkland Health and UT Southwestern Master Service Agreement Amendment D. Consi

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Consideration and Appropriate Action Regarding an Investment Committee Recommendation for a Committee Member Replacement C. Consideration and Appropriate Action Regarding Parkland Health and UT Southwestern Master Service Agreement Amendment D. Consideration and Appropriate Action Regarding Recommendation of Appointment of Brad Nitschke as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel VI. Consent Agenda: Medical Executive Committee Items A. Consideration and Appropriate Action Regarding Medical Executive Committee Resolution for Appointments/Reappointments, Privileges and Staff Status Changes of the Medical Staff and Non-Physician Clinical Providers Vincent Hall removed contract O1 (Phillips) from the initial consent approval as it was removed from the Budget & Finance committee agenda the day prior for a potential conflict of interest. Vincent asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda without contract O1. Ramon Miguez motioned for approval of the consent agenda. Marjorie Petty seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Vincent asked for a motion to approve contract O1 on the consent agenda (while excluding Ms. Simon from the vote). Ramon Miguez motioned for approval of the contract. Marjorie Petty seconded. The motion carried unanimously. VII. Reports Requiring Deliberation(s) or Approval(s) A. CEO Update on System Operations Dr. Cerise presented an update on capacity expansion and recent highlights, noting significant progress across both inpatient and outpatient initiatives. He reported that the 9th floor inpatient unit is nearing substantial completion, with an anticipated first patient date of June 1 following an operational readiness period. The unit will open with 56 beds, including 16 designated med-secure beds, which will initially be used as medical-surgical capacity. The 8th floor is expected to be substantially completed by July, with patients anticipated by October 1, resulting in a total addition of 112 beds systemwide. Dr. Cerise also provided updates on outpatient growth, including active site work at the Richland Clinic with a projected opening and ribbon-cutting targeted for August 27, and continued progress on the Port Clinic acquisition, which remains under contract with environmental and appraisal reviews completed. In addition, Dr. Cerise highlighted key takeaways from the Teaching Hospitals of Texas meeting hosted at Parkland, including presentations on continuous glucose monitoring in high-risk diabetic patients, which demonstrated