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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-2015 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD May 12, 2015 5:30 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt called the May 12, 2015 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board to order at approximately 5:33 PM. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Present Heather Logelin St. Croix County Board Member Present Howard Novotny St. Croix County Supervisor Present Chris Kilber St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Present Lisa Ramsay St. Croix County Board Member Absent Deb Rasmussen St. Croix County Board Member Present Others is Attendance: Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson, County Administrator Pat Thompson, Public Health Nurse Jaye Hay, Interim Finance Director Bob Mittet, Fiscal Manager Beata Haug, Nursing Home Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, Behavioral Health Administrator Steve Kirt, County Board Supervisor Dave Ostness, several other staff, and community members. Unexcused absence: Supervisor Kilber, Board Member Dr. Lisa Ramsay APPROVAL OF MINUTES Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the April 14, 2015 Health and Human Services Board minutes. With none noted a motion was made to approve the minutes by Board member Logelin and was seconded by Supervisor Anderson. A voice vote was taken; minutes were approved and stand as distributed. 1. Health & Human Services Board – Regular Meeting – April 14, 2015 5:30 PM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Logelin, Board Member SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Heather Logelin, Howard Novotny, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Lisa Ramsay PUBLIC COMMENT* A community representative from the Forest Voice presented information to the Board regarding acoustic pressure waves and decibels pertaining to wind turbines that could potentially be erected in Glenwood City. He also had several information boards and handouts available for further information. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Health Center 2014 Audit Presentation Emily Scheevel, from CliftonLarsenAllen, discussed the details of the Power Point within the board packet with the Health and Human Services Board regarding the results of the 2014 audit of the Health Center. Questions from the Board were asked and answered by Ms. Scheevel along with input from Health Center Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Wisconsin Well Woman WISEWOMAN Program Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson along with Public Health Nurse Jaye Hay gave a brief overview of the Well Woman program. St. Croix County (SCC) has been providing the Well Woman program since 1994 and due to regionalization and funding changes was set to be discontinued July 1, 2015. Hay was recently approached about adding the WISEWOMEN program to our current Well Women program which would allow SCC to receive funding to provide both programs. The main focus of the WISEWOMAN program is on cardiovascular health in women 35-64 years of age. St. Croix County Public Health has the opportunity to be designated as a rural site to implement this program, starting July 1, 2015. Health and Human Service Board approval would be necessary to move forward in pursuing the addition of the WISEWOMAN program to the SCC Public Health Department. At this time there is no further budget or programmatic information available, other than by adding this program there will be funding for both the Well Woman and WISEWOMAN programs. It is expected that no additional local funding is needed. When more information is available, this agenda item will be brought back to the Board as an update. A Motion was made by Board member Logelin to pursue the WISEWOMAN program and was seconded by Supervisor Kiesler. A voice vote was taken, none opposed. HHS Board Approved the addition of the WISEWOMAN program. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Heather Logelin, Howard Novotny, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Lisa Ramsay 3. Financial Reports Fiscal Manager Beata Haug reviewed the financial reports with the Board. The variances were discussed and the year end and audit process was explained. Supervisor Kiesler raised a question regarding where things stand with the Wisconsin Medicaid Cost Reporting (WIMCR) funding. Haug reported that the State is giving an opportunity for counties to reenter their data to try and recoup more of the allocations, though the pool of funding hasn't changed. Health and Human Services Director Johnson added that after this reallocation the WIMCR concern can be revisited and the Board could consider a resolution to the State regarding the regulations of filing of WIMCR. Haug shared a success story on behalf of her team, that the better practices put in place on claiming has lead to an additional $4000 in Elderly Abuse Grant funds. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. 2014 Annual Report Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson reviewed and highlighted some of the information within the annual report document with the HHS Board. This report was brought to the HHS Board for their review prior to it going to the June meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Johnson added that if Board members have any questions to please contact himself or any of the Division managers. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Comprehensive Community Services Implementation Planning Report Behavioral Health Administrator Steve Kirt and Children Services Administrator Julie Krings reviewed the power point within the packet to better inform the Board about Comprehensive Community Services (CCS). Kirt reminded the Board that SCC was certified for this program several years ago but hasn't enrolled anyone due to some financial issues and concerns with the program at that time. Now, within the new model, the financial payoff makes more sense for us, as now the state will reimburse 100%. SCC has partnered in a shared services model with Eau Claire County and developed an application, policies, and procedures along with consumers. It is anticipated that SCC's full application will be submitted by this summer. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Johnson introduced this agenda item and before submitting an application for this grant wanted to propose this to the HHS Board. Behavioral Health (BH) Administrator, Steve Kirt informed the Board that several Behavioral Health staff had the opportunity to attend the Zero Suicide academy and training at the Henry Ford Health Systems, making St. Croix County eligible to repl y to the Request for Commitment. The programmatic approach of this grant funding would focus on creating "Zero Suicide" communities that would provide continuity of care for youth ages 10-24, through schools, hospital emergency rooms, behavioral health, and other community resources . The County could receive $100,000 + dollars for training communities, to fund a local coordinator, and treatment services for those that can't afford these services. The process of gathering information needed to reply to the state is underway and need HHS Board authorization to continue the grant process. The Request for Proposal will come out in June, a decision made in August, and a start date set for some time in October. Supervisor Kiesler made a motion to approve the concept and move forward in the grant process. Seconded by Supervisor Anderson. A voice vote taken, and was approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Heather Logelin, Howard Novotny, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Lisa Ramsay 7. 2015-2017 State Biennial Budget Proposed Budget Medicaid Rates Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson and Health Center Administrator Hackenmueller informed the Board regarding the lack of a rate increase for Nursing Homes in the proposed State budget. Johnson suggested the Board could take some action by drafting a letter to the state representatives due to timing constraints. HHS Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt stated, with the consensus of other Board members, that at least some type of action should be taken. HHS Director Johnson and Health Center Administrator Hackenmueller will draft a letter indicating the Board's concerns. Director Johnson will get the letter to HHS Board Chair Babbitt for his review and signature. RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Heather Logelin, Howard Novotny, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Lisa Ramsay ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Confidential Administrative Assistant and Meeting Organizer, Colleen Linder, reminded the Board of the changes in rules and bylaws regarding the recording of absences (unexcused or excused) and also the addition of the agenda item of "Request for future agenda items". Johnson informed the Board that the next HHS Board meeting in June will be the joint public open hearing meeting with the Council on Aging and Disabilities regarding the 2016 budget process. Johnson announced that the First Annual National Tuberculosis Conference is coming up and St. Croix County applied to send a staff person. Kathy Fredrickson from our Public Health Division has been chosen as a representative from the State of Wisconsin. Additional announcements from HHS Director Johnson included: *Information is available on the Avian "bird flu", this issue is being monitored by Public Health. *Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) training was well attended by HHS staff. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There are no requests at this time from the Board for future agenda items. Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Johnson shared that all agendas are prepared with feedback from Board members and then reviewed with HHS Board Chair Babbitt. If Board members have an agenda item in the future please contact either Director Johnson or Board Chair Babbitt. ADJOURN Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt called this meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 PM. Respectfully Submitted: Colleen Linder DATE OF NEXT MEETING June 9, 2015 at 5:30 PM in the Government Center Board Room. This will be a joint public hearing meeting with the Council on Aging and Disabilities regarding the 2016 Budget process.