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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2018 Health & Human Services Minues MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD March 13, 2018 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 this March 13, 2018 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board to order at approximately 5:30 PM. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Heather Logelin St. Croix County Board Member Late 5:33 PM Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Chair Present Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Long St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Scottie Ard St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 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 in Attendance: Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson, Interim Finance Director/Operations Manager Ken Witt, Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug, Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, County Board Vice Chair Dave Ostness, as well as several other staff and community members. Unexcused Absences: Lisa Ramsay, Scottie Ard Excused Absences: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Health & Human Services Board Regular Meeting February 13, 2018 5:30 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked the HHS Board if after review of the February 13, 2018 meeting minutes if any editing was needed. With no changes requested a motion was made by Supervisor Coulter and seconded by Supervisor Leibfried to approve the minutes as submitted. A voice vote was taken and all approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Shaela Leibfried, Supervisor AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Heather Logelin, Scottie Ard, Lisa Ramsay PUBLIC COMMENT Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. Chair Babbitt informed the Board that one citizen has requested to address the Board tonight. John Strom, from the Town of Forrest, addressed the Board regarding improper siting of industrial wind turbines causes human health hazards. No other public comment. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Family Centered Therapy Implementation In August of 2017 the Health and Human Services Board passed a motion to transition from Multi Systemic Therapy to Family Centered Therapy. Children Services Administrator Julies Krings provided an update on the implementation of Family Centered Therapy. A power point was reviewed and discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. 2017-2019 Healthier Together Community Health Improvement Plan Report Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann reported on the progress of the action plans for each of the priority areas of the approved 2017-2019 Community Health Improvement Plan. A power point was reviewed and questions answered. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Waiver Home and Community- Based Services Heightened Scrutiny Public Comment for the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center and the Orchard View Terrace At the February 13, 2017 Health and Human Services (HHS) Board meeting, administration reported on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WIDHS) site visit that was conducted on January 29, 2018. Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson hoped to provide an update tonight on the public comment period as this is one of the next steps for the heightened scrutiny process, though there are no new details available to report. Contact has been made with Leading Age who reported that the state is still planning to hold the public comment period some time in March. The consensus of the board is they would each like to provide their own input for public comment but also submit a letter representing the support of the full Health and Human Services Board. HHS Director Fred Johnson will work to draft a letter with HHS Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt and will submit it on the HHS Boards' behalf. The HHS Board will be informed when the public comment period opens. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Department of Health and Human Services-Delivery of Service Plan The updated Department of Health and Human Services Delivery of Service Plan was reviewed with the Board. Health and Human Services(HHS) Director Fred Johnson highlighted a few areas of the document. Discussion and questions followed. A motion was made by Supervisor Coulter that the HHS Board approves the Health and Human Services Delivery of Service Plan; this was seconded by Supervisor Long. A voice vote was taken, all approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Bob Long, Vice Chair AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Scottie Ard, Lisa Ramsay 5. Physician Board Member Vacancy on the Health and Human Services Board Discussion on Dr. Lisa Ramsay's resignation and process to fill the vacancy with a physician. Director Johnson suggested posting for the position on the County website and also draft a letter to send to hospitals and clinics in the area to look for interest in the position. HHS Board members will be given this information as well so they can share it with their colleagues or others who may be interested. Determination of process will be done in consultation with the County Administrator, as the recommendation for appointment comes from that position. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Protective Center Campus: Resident Census Report; Emergency Support Services Monthly Nursing Home Bed Report; and New Resident Outreach Report. Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson, as part of this months Directors Report, reviewed data and answered questions regarding the Child Protective Services (CPS) Program within Children Services as well as the Health and Rehab Center Campus. Board members are encouraged to ask for additional data or information that they would like to see in the upcoming Directors Reports as this will be a monthly agenda item touching on the many programs within HHS. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Health and Human Services and Veteran Services Financial Report Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug reviewed the monthly financial reports. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. Fourth Quarter Health and Human Services, Health and Rehab Center Campus and Veterans Services 2017 Year-End Financial Projection Report Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug reviewed the fourth quarter financial projections with the Board. Interim Finance Director/Operations Manager Ken Witt addressed some questions regarding the debt payments and depreciation of the Health and Rehab Center Campus. Dr. Haug and HHS Director Johnson will look to have this information as part of this report for the next meeting. RESULT: DISCUSSED 9. Health and Human Services Department Donation Accounts Financial Report Dr. Beata Haug reviewed the donation accounts with the board. Questions and discussion regarding who and where these donations come from was had. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS HHS Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked if Board members have any requests for future agenda items. With no requests, Board members are encouraged to contact Chair Babbitt, Vice Chair Long or Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson with any agenda requests. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE May 8, 2018 is the next meeting due to upcoming elections on April 3rd, with no committee meetings being held in April. Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt thanked the board for their hard work and dedication and shared he has been honored to serve the last two years. He will await the results of the election to determine the composition of this committee for the meeting in May. ADJOURN Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt called this March 13, 2018 meeting adjourned at approximately 7:05 PM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING May 8, 2018 @ 5:30 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson.