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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-2018 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD December 12, 2018 5:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Health and Human Services Board Chair Dave Ostness called the December 12, 2018 meeting of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present District 6 St. Croix County Vacant Excused Tammy Moothedan St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dan Fosterling St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dave Ostness St. Croix County Chair Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present Deb Rasmussen St. Croix County Citizen Board Member Absent Natasha Ward St. Croix County Citizen Board Member Present Paul McGinnis St. Croix County Citizen Board Member Late 5:17 PM Others in Attendance: County Administrator Pat Thompson, Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson, Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug, Operations Manager and Interim Finance Director Ken Witt, County Board Chair Roger Larson, Nursing Home Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller, Public Health Administrator Kelli Engen, Public Health Manager Sharon Reyzer, Michelle Jensen, Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board Executive Director, and Ann Searles, Executive Director United Way St. Croix Valley, several other staff and community members Excused Absences: Deb Rasmussen Unexcused Absences: NA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Health & Human Services Board – Regular Meeting – November 14, 2018 5:00 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dave Ostness asked if after the review of the November 14, 2018 minutes if any editing was needed. With nothing noted, Chair Ostness accepted the minutes. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dave Ostness opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. John Strom from the Town of Forest addressed the Board regarding the improper siting of industrial wind turbines causes human health hazards. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. United States Department of Health and Human Services Community Collaboration to Strengthen and Preserve Families Grant In July of 2018 , the United Way of St. Croix Valley was the lead agency, along with local and state partners, that applied for a United States Department of Health and Human Services Community Collaboration to Strengthen and Preserve Families grant. Although we did not receive funding for this grant, another similar grant opportunity is now available and information was shared with the Health and Human Services Board . A motion was made by Supervisor Anderson to support the planning effort in this grant opportunity. Board Member Dr. McGinnis seconded this motion. A voice vote was taken and all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paulette Anderson, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Paul McGinnis, Citizen Board Member AYES: Tom Coulter, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Paulette Anderson, Natasha Ward, Paul McGinnis ABSENT: Deb Rasmussen EXCUSED: District 6 2. Health and Human Services Department and Veteran Services Department Financial Report Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug reviewed the monthly Health and Human Services financials with the Board. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Health and Human Services and Veteran Services Department 2018 Year End Financial Projection Report Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug reviewed the Health and Human Services year-end projections with the Board. Review of projected Health and Human Services fund balance was discussed. Additional discussion and questions followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards-Wind Turbine Workgroup Report An update on activity from the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) wind turbine workgroup was provided to the Board. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Healthier Together – Pierce and St. Croix Counties Health Improvement Coalition Community Health Needs Assessment The Board was provided an update on work being done by Healthier Together and reviewed the Pierce and St. Croix Counties Health Improvement Coalition Community Health Needs Assessment plan. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Health and Human Services Director Report •St. Croix County Health and Rehab Center Campus •Public Health Division The HHS Director's report highlighted information regarding the Health and Rehab Center Campus census and outpatient rehabilitation numbers. In addition, a power point reviewed with the Board highlighted information from the Public Health Division regarding the 12 Domains needed for accreditation. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. St. Croix County Medicaid-Waiver Funding Issue Overview for the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center and the Orchard View Terrace The Board was provided an update on the Medicaid Waiver funding issue. Currently we are waiting to hear from The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. (CMS). After doing outreach to local legislators a reply was received from CMS that noted our request has been received and they are waiting on heightened scrutiny guidance . The HHS Board will be kept informed on any updates. 8. Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant Training Requirements Health and Rehab Center Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller provided the Board with information regarding the State of Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant Training requirements in comparison to the Federal Certified Nursing Assistant Training requirements. The number of training hours for Wisconsin exceed Federal requirements. Recommendation to have Wisconsin training requirement match Federal training requirements. Discussion on review of nursing home quality indicators for states that have varying levels of training requirements. Supervisor Coulter made a motion to draft a resolution to send to the County Board of Supervisors supporting the State of Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant Training follow the Federal Certified Nursing Assistant Training requirements; Supervisor Fosterling seconded this. Additional comment regarding a report on nursing home quality indicators and Certified Nursing Assistant training requirements. A report will be provided. A voice vote was taken, all approved. Supervisor Coulter encouraged Board members to reach out to legislators in support of this. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Dan Fosterling, Supervisor AYES: Tom Coulter, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Paulette Anderson, Natasha Ward, Paul McGinnis ABSENT: Deb Rasmussen EXCUSED: District 6 REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Health and Humans Services (HHS) Board Chair Dave Ostness asked if there are any requests for future agenda items. CNA training Resolution. Board members would like to see the indicators and additional information that supports that with less required training for CNA's, the standard of care is not compromised. Health and Rehab Center Campus Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller will provide that information but also encouraged Board members to look at the Nursing Home Compare website. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE No announcements tonight. ADJOURN Health and Humans Services (HHS) Board Chair Dave Ostness called this December 12, 2018 meeting of the HHS Board adjourned at approximately 7:00 PM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING January 9, 2019 @ 5:00 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson