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ND State Hospital Governing Body Agenda
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 - 9 a.m. CT

In-Person Information
Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 2nd ST SE, Jamestown, ND

Virtual Information
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Agenda
A)    Call to Order                                          Pam Sagness, Chairperson
B)    Approval of June 8, 2026, Minutes        Pam Sagness, Chairperson

OLD BUSINESS
1.    Governing Body and Medical Staff Bylaws     Allyson Hicks, General Counsel
2.    Quarterly and Annual Report Templates         Aaron Olson, Superintendent

NEW BUSINESS
1.    Draft 2027 Meeting Dates                      Pam Sagness, Chairperson

STANDING REPORTS
3.    Safety and Security Annual Report        Larry Culp, Dir. of Security
4.    New State Hospital Report                    Cody Kinnischtzke, Fac. & Admin. Svsc. Dir.
5.    Superintendent’s Report                        Aaron Olson, Superintendent
6.    Medical Director’s Report                      Dr. Yabut, Medical Director
7.    Quality Management (QM) Report        Deb Eissinger, QM Director
8.    Financial Report                                    Courtney Peterson, Assist. CFO 
9.    HR Report                                             Bobbie Miller, HR Partner
10.    Plant Services Report                         Jeff Comer, Plant Services Director
11.    Behavioral Health Clinics Report            Dr. Cramer, Statewide BHC Director    
12.    Dept. of Health and Human Services Report    Conner Swanson, Comm’r of ND DHHS
13.    NDSH Staff and Public Comment Period        Open to Staff and Public Comments
(approximately 10:00 a.m.) 
14.    Other Business

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
December 14, 2026

Individuals who need accommodations to participate or who would like information about joining the meeting can contact Jodi Grugel, 701-253-3964, 711 (TTY), or grugeljl@nd.gov.

Date Posted: January 9, 2026
Date Revised: September 10, 2026 (agenda and meeting details added)