Indian River County Hospital District

code of ethics

Code of Conduct & Ethics Guide for Members of the Board of Trustees

 

Eligibility to Sit on the Board of Trustees

To be eligible to sit on the Board of Trustees, all applicants running for election and sitting Trustees must comply with the Code of Ethics for all publicly elected officials found within Part III, Chapter 112 of the Florida Statutes.

Responsibilities of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the District adopted this Code of Business Conduct & Ethics for the members of the Board of Trustees.

Each Trustee shall be responsible for complying with this Code in addition to complying with this Code of Conduct.

If any Trustee believes that a prohibited act under this Code has occurred, then he or she shall promptly report such belief to the District legal counsel.

The legal counsel to the Board of Trustees will review and investigate any such reported prohibited act, without the participation of any Trustee who may be the subject of such report and make recommendations to the full Board of Trustees. If the Board determines that any such act represents a violation under this Code, then appropriate remedial or disciplinary action should be taken. The District will disclose any such violation and the remedial or disciplinary action taken, to the extent required by the Federal or other applicable laws. If the Board determines that any such act represents a violation under this Code, but does not believe that any remedial or disciplinary action is necessary or desirable (or if the Board agrees to waive compliance with a provision of the Code on behalf of any Trustee), then the District shall promptly disclose the violation or waiver and the Board’s rationale for its decision. Furthermore, the District shall also disclose if the Board fails to investigate or take action within a reasonable period of time after learning of any such alleged prohibited act under this Code.

All Trustees are expected to provide full assistance and disclosure to the Board, the District and its internal and external auditors in connection with any review of compliance with this Code.

1. General Standards for Trustees

(A) A Trustee shall discharge his or her duties as a Trustee, including his or her duties as a member of a committee:

(i) In good faith;
(ii) With the care an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances; and
(iii) In a manner he or she reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the District.

(B) In discharging his or her duties, a Trustee may rely on information, opinions, reports or statements, including financial statements or other financial data if prepared or presented by:

(i) One or more Trustees of the District whom the Trustee reasonably believes to be reliable and competent in the matters presented;
(ii) Legal counsel, public accountants or other persons as to matters the Trustee reasonably believes or within the person’s professional or expert competence; or
(iii) A committee of the Board of Trustees of which he or she is not a member if the Trustee reasonably believes the committee merits confidence.

(C) A Trustee is not acting in good faith if he or she has knowledge concerning the matter in question that makes reliance otherwise permitted by subsection (B) above unwarranted.

(D) A Trustee is not liable for any action taken as a Trustee or any failure to take action if he or she performed the duties of his or her office in compliance with this section.

(E) A Trustee must act at all times while performing the duties of his or her office in compliance with the Sunshine Law as set out within Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes, commonly referred to as the Florida Government in the Sunshine.

2. Conflicts of Interest

Every Trustee has a duty to avoid business, financial or other direct or indirect interests or relationships which conflict with the interests of the District or which divides his or her loyalty to the District. A conflict or the appearance of a conflict of interest may arise in various ways. Each Trustee must deal at arm’s length with the District and should disclose to the Chairman, Vice Chairman or legal counsel any conflict or any appearance of a conflict of interest on his or her part. Any activity which appears to present such a conflict must be avoided or terminated unless, after such disclosure to the Board, it is determined that:

(A) The fact that such relationship or interest is disclosed or known to the Board of Trustees or a committee which authorizes, approves or ratifies the contract or transaction by a vote or consent sufficient for the purpose without counting the votes or consents of such interested Trustee.

(B) The fact that such relationship or interest is disclosed or known to the Trustees entitled to vote on such contract or transaction, if any, and may authorize, approve or ratify by vote or written consent; and

(C) The contract or transaction is fair and reasonable as to the District it is authorized by the Board or an authorized committee thereof.

For purposes of authorizing, approving or ratifying a particular transaction, it must receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees on the Board of Trustees or in the committee who have no relationship or interest in the transaction. A transaction may not be authorized, approved or ratified by a single Trustee. The presence of or a vote cast by a Trustee having a relationship or interest does not necessarily affect the validity of the action taken if each of the prongs set forth above are met.

3. Conduct of Business and Fair Dealing

No Trustee shall:

• Compete with the District by providing service to a competitor as an employee, director or trustee or in a similar capacity;
• Profit, or assist others to profit, from confidential information or business opportunities that are available because of service to the District;
• Improperly influence or attempt to influence any business transactions between the District and another entity in which a Trustee has a direct or indirect financial interest or acts as an employee, Trustee or director or in a similar capacity; or
• Take unfair advantage of any customer, supplier, competitor or other person through manipulation, concealment, misrepresentation of material facts or other unfair-dealing practices.

4. Gifts

All Trustees shall be subject to the Standards of Conduct for public officers, employees of agencies, and local government attorneys found within F.S. §112.313.

SOLICITATION OR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS.—No public officer, employee of an agency, local government attorney, or candidate for nomination or election shall solicit or accept anything of value to the recipient, including a gift, loan, reward, promise of future employment, favor, or service, based upon any understanding that the vote, official action, or judgment of the public officer, employee, local government attorney, or candidate would be influenced thereby.

5. Compliance with Code of Conduct Laws and Regulations

Each Trustee shall use reasonable efforts to comply with the District’s Code of Conduct and applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Board of Trustees uses reasonable efforts to oversee compliance by employees, and other Trustees with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

WILLIAM COONEY, M.D.

SEAT 7

William P Cooney M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon (retired) who has been a resident of Vero Beach since 2004. He practiced orthopedic surgery at Indian River Medical Center from 2006-2015 within the orthopedic practice of Prosports. He served on the IRMC Foundation for four years. Prior to this, he was a Professor of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota, Chair of the Division of Hand Surgery and Vice president of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He served as the Vice Chairman of the Mayo Clinic Development Department. He has been President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, Consultant at Shrine Hospital systems. He was editor in chief of the Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and co-editor of the Journal of Hand Surgery. He held grants in hand and wrist surgery sponsored by National Institute of Health (NIH) and Stryker Orthopedics and has over 250 publications in the field of orthopedic surgery, hand, wrist and elbow surgery and microsurgery- free tissue transfers. Within Indian River County, he has served as Chairman of the Board and President of the Hope for Families Homeless Center, Board of the Indian River Hospital Foundation, We Care and Whole Family Health Center medical practices.

Term:  1/23-12/24   |   1/24-12/29

Origination: Elected (2 OC)

Occupation: Retired Surgeon

Email: w.cooney@irchd.com

Address: 1705 19th Pl Suite G3, Vero Beach, FL 32960

KERRY BARTLETT

SEAT 6

Kerry Bartlett,  of Vero Beach, has more than 30 years experience in philanthropy, including as vice president of the VNA & Hospice Foundation; VNA chief advancement officer from 2001-2007; and executive director of the Indian River Community Foundation from 2008-2014. Kerry is the founder of The Bartlett Company, which focuses on nonprofit and philanthropic consulting. She also is a managing director for Carter, a Vero Beach company that specializes in advancing philanthropy worldwide. Kerry has spent more than 25 years in the nonprofit sector as a fund development professional and has particular expertise in annual funds, major gifts, endowment campaigns and legacy giving. Kerry is also known for creating and implementing effective donor-centered stewardship programs that build, maintain and strengthen nonprofits’ relationships.

Term:  3/21-12/22   |   1/23-12/26

Origination: Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis
Elected NOC

Occupation: Philanthropic Consultant/Managing Director

Email: k.bartlett@irchd.com

Address: 1705 19th Pl Suite G3, Vero Beach, FL 32960

KAREN DEIGL

SEAT 5

Karen has been President and CEO of Senior Resource Association, where she successfully advocates for older adults and their families, since 2006. In that role, she helps provide activities, education and services benefiting older and disabled adults in Indian River County. In addition, Karen provides oversight of the community mass transit system for residents and visitors of the county. As CEO, Karen is responsible for a $7 million operational annual budget and managing more than 100 employees. She ensures that fiscally sound and responsible solutions are created to provide healthcare and a better quality of life for all Indian River County residents. Karen earned a BS in Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University and an MHA from the University of Florida. She was elected to the Indian River County Hospital District Board of Trustees in 2016, and joined the Board in January 2017.

Term:  1/17-12/20   |   1/21-12/24   |   1/24-12/29

Origination: Elected 1 OC | Elected NOC

Occupation: President/CEO

Email: k.deigl@irchd.com

Address: 1705 19th Pl Suite G3, Vero Beach, FL 32960

PAUL WESTCOTT

SEAT 4

Paul Westcott has been a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney since 1999. In addition, Paul has earned his certification from the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil and Family Law Mediator. Receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in both Economics and Political Science at Florida Southern College, he continued his education at Stetson University College of Law. He graduated from Stetson in 1988, having been a published member of the Stetson Law Review. Paul has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1988.  He began his practice in a combined civil litigation and transactional practice before serving as an Assistant State Attorney.  He began his career in Workers' Compensation with Rissman, Weisberg, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McClain P.A., where he handled Workers' Compensation cases at the trial and appellate levels.  In 1997, Paul opened the Ft. Pierce office of Hurley, Rogner, Miller, Cox, Waranch & Westcott P.A. handling workers' compensation cases at all levels throughout central and south Florida, while managing the operations of that office.  During his nearly 25 year career in Workers' Compensation, he lectured on a wide range of industry topics.


Term: 
1/23-12/26   |   1/21-12/24

Origination: Elected 1 OC 

Occupation: Attorney & Mediator

Email: p.westcott@irchd.com

Address: 1705 19th Pl Suite G3, Vero Beach, FL 32960

CHUCK MACKETT, M.D.

SEAT 3

Charles “Chuck” Mackett MD is a practicing primary care physician who has a long and storied career in military, academic and executive medicine. Dr. Mackett recently retired from Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital where he served for fourteen years as Chief Medical Officer, Chief of Staff and President of Indian River Medical Associates. Dr. Mackett serves on the Board of Directors of the We Care Foundation of Indian River County and the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County. He currently cares for patients at Treasure Coast Community Health. These experiences give Dr. Mackett a unique perspective regarding mental health, substance abuse, maternal-child care, care for veterans, preventive medicine and access to high quality medical care.

Dr. Mackett is a graduate with honors from the University of Notre Dame and is a graduate from the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society and earned his Master of Medical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Mackett is trained in Aerospace Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics. He is a combat veteran, former Air Force Hospital Commander and flight surgeon who served in Germany, Haiti, Japan, Korea, Romania and Iraq. His many military decorations include two Legions of Merit, a Bronze Star Medal, a Defense Meritorious Service Medal and three Air Force Meritorious Service Medals. Dr. Mackett is an Outstanding Graduate of the Air War College.

A native of Upstate New York, Dr. Mackett and his family first moved to Florida in 1996 when he served as Fight Commander and Residency Program Director at Eglin Air Force Base before later serving as Medical Group Commander at Patrick and MacDill Air Force Bases. Dr. Mackett served as Associate Professor, Executive Vice Chairman of Family Medicine and Consultant in the International and Commercial Services Division at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center before returning permanently to Florida and Vero Beach in 2009.

As a Hospital District Trustee, Dr. Mackett plans to advocate for improved access to mental health services and access to affordable high quality primary and specialty care for all residents of Indian River County particularly mothers, children, the elderly, the underserved and veterans.

Term: 1/24-12/29

Origination: Elected NOC

Occupation:  Primary Care Physician

Email: c.mackett@irchd.com

Address: 1705 19th Pl Suite G3, Vero Beach, FL 32960

MICHAEL KINT

SEAT 2

Born and raised in Illinois, Michael was a Theatre and Speech Instructor at Lincoln College when he moved to Indian River County in 1984. He was the Director of Education for the Riverside Theatre for a decade, helping to build the Riverside Children’s Theatre and directing many productions. Michael is well known in the community for his 25 years of service at the United Way of Indian River County, 16 of those years as the CEO. He is very proud of his work with dozens of nonprofit agencies and his commitment to creating and strengthening community collaboratives. Michael was also an Adjunct Faculty member at Barry University for 20 years. He has served on many boards and committees over the years, including: Children’s Services Advisory Committee Needs Assessment, Chair of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for many years, and he was a founding member of the Mental Health Collaborative, the Senior Collaborative of IRC and the IRC Executive Roundtable. As a Hospital District Trustee he is committed to serving all the citizens of our county. In particular, he hopes to see enhanced availability and affordability for behavioral/mental health for all in need.

Term: 1/23- 12/26

Origination: Elected 1 OC

Occupation: Retired CEO United Way

Email: kintm.irchd@gmail.com

Address: 1705 19th Pl Suite G3, Vero Beach, FL 32960

ALLEN JONES

SEAT 1

In 1973, Mr. Jones began a 27 year career with Merrill Lynch, eventually becoming a senior executive of the company, Senior executive positions included Chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch Life Insurance Company, serving on the Private Client Executive Committee and various other leadership roles including leading the effort to transition Merrill Lynch to a fee based rather than commission based business. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Mr. Jones’ professional career began in the United States Air Force from 1964-1968, achieving the rank of Captain. He then worked with Investment Company Dabbs, Sullivan, Trulock located in Little Rock, Arkansas rising to partner before the firm was sold and joining Merrill Lynch. Mr. Jones received his B.S.B.A in 1964 from University of Arkansas. He further completed advanced management courses at the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University, the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford University. His past community service efforts include serving on the Board of Directors for the John’s Island Club from 2008-2010; Board of Directors for the Indian River Medical Center from 2007-2010; Chairman of the Indian River Medical Center Foundation from 2006-2010; Board of Directors of the Bedens Brook Golf Club; Board of Directors of the Princeton Community Hospital from 1994-1999 and the Chairman of the American Health Association, in Houston, Texas.

Term: 1/24-12/29

Origination: Elected 2 OC

Occupation: Retired CEO

Email: a.jones@irchd.com

Address: 1705 19th Pl Suite G3, Vero Beach, FL 32960