HomeMy WebLinkAboutLong Term Support Committee 06-26-08 LONG TERM SUPPORT PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
June 26, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Cranmer, Keith Gregerson, Lorraine Jacobs, Ron Jansen, Richard
Peterson, Marge Wolske
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Craig, Deb Ramacher, Melissa Walthal
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Dave Peterson
GUEST: Linda Fike, Community Health Partnership
STAFF PRESENT: Ron Lockwood, LTS Coordinator; Angie Magoon, LTS Program Specialist
Meeting called to order by Chair Gregerson at 1:35 p.m.
Roll Call: Quorum present
Requested nominations for Chairman. Jansen nominated Gregerson, second by Cranmer.
Nominations requested two more times. Nominations closed.
Chair Gregerson sought nominations for Vice Chair. Wolske nominated Jansen, second by
Jacobs. Nominations requested two more times. Nominations closed.
Motion to adopt agenda by Wolske, second by R. Peterson. Motion carried.
Motion to approve previous meeting's minutes by Wolske, second by Jacobs. Motion carried.
Next Meeting Date and Time: Rescheduled for September 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the Board
Room, Human Services Complex
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2007 Annual Report for LTS Unit: Handout by Lockwood. Brief summary and discussion.
2. Financial Report: Handout by Lockwood for January 1, 2008 through April 30, 2008.
Discussion.
3. MA Waiver Exceptional Expense /COP High Cost Requests: We have two COP high cost
2008 requests, one for dental work for C.J. in the amount of $1080, and one for home
modifications including bathroom and ramp for A.O. in the amount of $43,000. Motion to
approve COP high cost/exceptional expense requests by Cranmer, second by Wolske.
Motion carried.
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4. Nursing Home Relocation /Diversion /Estate Recovery Program Requests: We have one
person (S.C.) able to receive funding through the Estate Recovery Program due to her age and
needs. Motion to approve Estate Recovery Program Funding for S.C. by Wolske, second by
R. Peterson. Motion carried.
There are 12 Nursing Home Relocations and Diversions that need approval. These persons are
either moving home, to a CBRF, or an RCAC. Motion by Cranmer to approve all 12 Nursing
Home Relocations and Diversions, second by Wolske. Motion carried.
5. Long Term Care Reform Transition Schedule September 1, 2008 through February 28,
2009: The transition plan schedules the movement of 294 waiver participants over a six month
period beginning September 1, 2008. Current waiver participants will select either the Family
Care model, the Partnership model, or they may choose the IRIS Waiver that allows for
maximum consumer control while limiting monthly spending to the budget generated by the LTS
Functional Screen. In addition, six or seven persons will be served from the wait list during the
first 24 months of program operation and three persons per month wishing to relocate from a
nursing home to the community. After this 24 month period, all eligible adults will be served as
they are determined in need.
6. Brad Beckmann, Director, Aging and Disability Resource Center - Update: The
Department on Aging will officially change their name to the Aging and Disability Resource
Center on 7/1/08. Recommendation made to include Elder Abuse Services and Adult Protection
services in ADRC functions. Motion to include Elder Abuse Services and Adult Protection
services in ADRC functions by Cranmer, second by Jacobs. Motion carried.
Motion made to adjourn at 3:15 p.m. by Jacobs, second by Wolske. Motion carried.
Submitted by
Angie Magoon
LTS Program Specialist
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