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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-2016 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD June 14, 2016 4:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER This June 14, 2016 meeting of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board was called to order at approximately 4:00 PM by HHS Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt. Welcome everyone and thank you for coming early today so we can also hold the Open Public Hearing later this evening. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Heather Logelin St. Croix County Board Member Present Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Chair Present Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Present Lisa Ramsay St. Croix County Board Member Absent Deb Rasmussen St. Croix County Board Member Present Others in Attendance: County Administrator Pat Thompson, Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson, Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug, Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann, Behavioral Health Administrator Steve Kirt, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Administrator Brad Beckman, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, Economic Support Administrator Ronda Brown, Records Administrator Tammy Wilson, Nursing Home Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller, County Board Chair Roger Larson, County Board Vice Chair Dave Ostness, other staff and community members. Excused Absences: Paulette Anderson Unexcused Absences: Dr. Lisa Ramsay APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Health & Human Services Board – Regular Meeting – May 10, 2016 5:30 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked the board if there are any corrections, additions or deletions to the minutes from the May 10, 2016 HHS meeting. With no edits noted a motion was made by Supervisor Coulter and Seconded by Board Member Logelin to approve the minutes from May 10th. A voice vote was taken and the minutes were approved as submitted. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Heather Logelin, Board Member AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Ron Kiesler, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Lisa Ramsay PUBLIC COMMENT No Public Comment this evening. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Health and Human Services Board Priorities Dr. Eric Biltonen is here tonight to review the results of the voting on the strategic issues that were identified by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board and Health and Human Services Administrative staff at the March 29, 2016 meeting. There was discussion about the process, the initiatives voted on, and the work with at risk populations versus work as a board. Dr. Biltonen shared that this was the initial process so it was broader, but moving forward there should be more focus and connection to the HHS mission. The 8 strategic issues that were brought forward at the March meeting were reviewed. Further discussion around each priority included the need for final editing and consolidation of a couple of strategic issues. Supervisor Kiesler made a motion to move forward with 4 priorities; keeping number 1, priorities 2 & 7 being combined, keeping number 3, priorities 4&6 being combined, and priorities 5 and 8 being dropped as they seemed to be more of something that Administration and the full County Board would deal with. Seconded by Supervisor Leibfried. A voice vote was taken and all approved. Dr. Biltonen will work on the editing and bring them back to the HHS Board for their approval. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Vice Chair SECONDER: Shaela Leibfried, Supervisor AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Ron Kiesler, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Lisa Ramsay 2. Health and Human Services 2017 to 2021 Capital Improvement Requests Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson reviewed the capital improvement plan timeline and guidelines with the board. He also informed them of the requests that have been submitted by HHS for consideration in the County 2017-2021 capital improvement plan (CIP). The first CIP plan that was reviewed included the replacement of vehicles for the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC). This includes the cost of a minivan and a bus. Discussion had around how and when vehicles need to be replaced. HHS Director Johnson will verify with Tracy Davis the need to replace a vehicle every year and how vehicles are being moved around the county. He will then bring this information back to the board at a later meeting. The second CIP plan includes expansion of office space for Behavioral Health due to expected growth of programs with the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS). It is anticipated that costs for this expansion would be reimbursable as a Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program expense and not tax levy. Discussion had on the number of consumers potentially using CCS programs. Motion made by Supervisor Kiesler to move the Capital Improvement Plan forward to the County Administrator for consideration by the full County Board. Second by Board Member Logelin. Voice vote was taken and all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Vice Chair SECONDER: Heather Logelin, Board Member AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Ron Kiesler, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Lisa Ramsay 3. Health and Human Services Delivery of Service Plan Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson reviewed the updated HHS 2016 Service Delivery Plan. Johnson highlighted a couple of the changes made since the May 10, 2016 meeting when a draft of the Service Delivery Plan was presented. It is brought to the board tonight for final review and to consider approval. There was approval and support of the changes made to the document by board members. A motion was made by Board Member Logelin to support and approve this document as the HHS Service Delivery plan through June of 2017. Second by Rasmussen. A voice vote taken, all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Logelin, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Rasmussen, Board Member AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Ron Kiesler, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Lisa Ramsay 4. Health and Human Services Financial Report Fiscal Manager, Dr. Beata Haug, reviewed the April 2016 financial reports with the board. Haug gave attention to the slight variances due to improvements in consistency in claiming. In addition, expenses side are elevated due to salary increases. Veteran's financials remain consistent with no significant variances to report. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Psychiatric Professional Services Contract Provider Report Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson and Behavioral Health Administrator Steve Kirt updated the board on the current status of professional service contracts for psychiatric services and plans moving forward. Meetings with the current psychiatrist, Dr. Platz, have taken place and resulted in increased coverage. This is very positive and renders the need for a new position request for a Nurse Practitioner not necessary at this time. In future budget cycles we may look at a position request, but no need at this time. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. 10 Bed Dementia Unit Community Based Residential Facility Program Nursing Home Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller reported to and reviewed with the board the proposed programming and staffing for the 10 bed dementia unit. She also reviewed the requirements for certification and the time frame to submit for this license and when to expect the process to be completed. Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson informed the board that the application process is typically a 90 day window, and we are looking to have this submitted by the end of July. We will have it reviewed by contracted legal counsel prior to submission. Dr. Babbitt asked that there continue to be periodic reports to the board on the Health Center dementia project. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Report Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann provided the board with an update on communicable disease and highlighted the continued concerns around the Zika virus. Zika is transmitted by mosquitoes not currently found in Wisconsin. Lindemann informed the board of ways that they and St. Croix County residents can protect themselves and assist in reducing the transmission of all vector borne illnesses. Prevention is key. A press release has been sent to the media to inform county residents as well. Most people are becoming infected when traveling with 4 confirmed cases in WI. Main concern is to the unborn child as it stops brain growth causing microcephaly. Lindemann informed the board of the Elizabethkingia outbreak, which is fairly unique to Wisconsin. It is a bacterial infection affecting mainly those with chronic illness. 63 people have been affected, with 19 deaths. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has been on sight in Wisconsin looking for a source, but it hasn't been found. It has quieted down with no new cases for a month and a half . Several bats have been submitted to the state, one came back testing positive for rabies, there has been 16 tick bourne diseases but no West Nile Virus. The hotline to report a dead bird for testing of West Nile Virus is 1-800-433-1610. Do not handle the bird with bare hands. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked the board if there are any requests for future agenda items. There was nothing noted at this time. If items come up in the future, board members can contact HHS Board Chair Dr. Babbitt or HHS Director Fred Johnson at any time. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson shared with the board a June 9th letter from Kitty Rhoades regarding Family Care and IRIS. Director Johnson also shared that the date of the next meeting may need to be changed as the new Baldwin Area Medical Center will be holding their grand opening ceremony that evening. Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson will reach out to HHS Board members and get feedback on when we can hold the next meeting. ADJOURN Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt called for this meeting to be adjourned. A motion was made by Supervisor Coulter to adjourn the June 14, 2016 HHS Board meeting, this was seconded by Board Member Rasmussen. Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:30 PM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The meeting is currently scheduled for July 12, 2016 @ 5:30 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson. This will potentially be canceled and rescheduled after board feedback.