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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-2022 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD July 20, 2022 5:00 PM St. Croix County Government Center -Room 1284 Government Center -1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Greg Tellijohn called this July 20, 2022 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board to order at approximately 5:00 PM. ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Julie MadarisSt. Croix CountyCitizen Board MemberPresent Lisa LindSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Shawn AndersonSt. Croix CountyVice-ChairPresent Cathy LeafSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Dave OstnessSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Greg TellijohnSt. Croix CountyChairPresent Mike BarcalowSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Deb LindemannSt. Croix CountyCitizen Board Member-NurseExcused VacantSt. Croix CountyCitizen Board Member-DoctorExcused Others in Attendance:Health and Human Services Director Bob Rohret, County Administrator Ken Witt, Public Information Officer Adam Kastonek, Behavioral Health Administrator Shar Lopez, Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke, Sheriff Scott Knutson, River Falls Police Chief Gordon Young, Dr. Faisal Anwar, Western Wisconsin Health, Amy Morgan a representative of the Kai Shin Clinic and members of the community APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Health & Human Services Board Regular Meeting June 15, 20225:00 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Tellijohn asked the Board if after the review of the minutes from the June 15, 2022 HHS Board meeting if any editing was needed. With nothing noted a Motion was made by Supervisor Leaf to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2022 HHS Board meeting and was seconded by Supervisor Barcalow . A voice vote was taken and all approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Cathy Leaf, Supervisor SECONDER: Mike Barcalow, Supervisor AYES: Julie Madaris, Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Cathy Leaf, Dave Ostness, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow EXCUSED: Deb Lindemann PUBLIC COMMENT HHS Board Chair Tellijohn opened the meeting to Public Comment for items on or off the agenda. One member of the community addressed the Board regarding her concern with the previous Board's COVID -19 response with the public and wanting to create a cooperative and fresh relationship with the new Board for the good of all citizens. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Health and Human Services Monthly Financials Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke reviewed the monthly financials with the Board. Strenke informed that in a year-to-year comparison the revenues are ahead overall with expenses coming in a bit lower. In Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) they are seeing an increase in food cost with the catered meals but have funds to cover for this year and are working on the budget for next year to be sure to address this. The Health Care Campus revenues are ahead in comparison to last year mainly due to an increase in census. Overall, the campus is showing in the positive. Discussion and questions followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Initiatives Health and Human Services Director Bob Rohret and Behavioral Health Administrator Shar Lopez provided the Board with updates regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) initiatives and the work being performed. Lopez also shared some preliminary outcomes data since initiatives were implemented. These efforts continue to evolve, but appear promising for meeting the needs of those consumers who are underserved within our communities focusing on early intervention strategies to prevent crisis situations. Many questions followed with a robust discussion had to provide answers. Lopez will continue to provide updates to the Board. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Presentation of Proposed Withdrawal Management Services HHS Director Bob Rohret informed that St. Croix County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) is applying for up to $1 million through a Wisconsin DHS grant to develop and operate a 10-16 bed Medically Monitored Withdrawal Management service for adults in St. Croix County who suffer from addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. The St. Croix County Board has already allocated $150,000 of ARPA funding for withdrawal management services that can be used to supplement the grant award. This service would operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. HHS proposes contracting with Kai Shin Clinic to be the primary service provider, but will also work with area hospitals, law enforcement, recovery housing providers, neighboring counties, and other community providers in support of this effort. The withdrawal management service is designed to provide medical and behavioral health care for persons who are intoxicated and/or in withdrawal from any substance and who may also have co- occurring mental health conditions. This service would be the first of its kind in Wisconsin, and St. Croix County HHS (with support from our partners) is very well positioned to lead the state in piloting this effort. Director Rohret proposes using the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center facility, which is currently vacant and ideally designed for this type of service, as a cost-effective site. HHS Director Rohret is here tonight requesting the HHS Board to recommend to the Administration Committee, via a resolution, the temporary re-purposing of the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center to serve as a withdrawal management facility. St. Croix County Sheriff Knudson, and Chief Gordon Young from the River Falls Police Department both shared with the Board their support for this effort and how this type of service would benefit law enforcement but more importantly consumers and their families. Law enforcement spends a significant amount of time looking for supports & resources for those experiencing addiction & mental health events; waiting with them at the emergency room and/or transporting them long distances. Dr. Faisal Anwar, Western Wisconsin Health, provided supporting information on how this withdrawal management service could be implemented and what their partnership with the county and Kai Shin clinic might look like. He believes this would be a great service to the community as well as being a cost savings for all involved. Amy Morgan, Business Development Manager for Kai Shin Clinic, informed the Board that they are very interested in providing services here in St. Croix County. She touched on the multiple services they currently provide, how they provide them and the follow up care they can offer. Discussion followed and HHS Director Rohret answered questions from the Board as well as provided information about work he has done previously developing and operating withdrawal management services. A Motion was made by Supervisor Leaf to draft a resolution to go to Administration Committee to approve the re-purposing of the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center to a Withdrawal Management facility and was Seconded by Supervisor Ostness. A roll call vote was taken and motion passed with 5 Yes's and 2 No's RESULT: APPROVED \[5 TO 2\] MOVER: Cathy Leaf, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Julie Madaris, Shawn Anderson, Cathy Leaf, Dave Ostness, Greg Tellijohn NAYS: Lisa Lind, Mike Barcalow EXCUSED: Deb Lindemann REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Tellijohn asked the Board Members for any requests for future agenda items. Board Members are encouraged to contact HHS Director Rohret or HHS Board Chair Tellijohn if items arise. * Discuss the filling of the vacant Doctor position on this Board- the County Administrator assigns this position so wouldn't come before the HHS Board * Get an assessment of the number of constituents using the various programs at Health and Human Services and the ongoing costs ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE * This week is the St. Croix County Fair! ADJOURN Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Tellijohn called this July 20, 2022 meeting of the HHS Board adjourned at approximately 6:25 PM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING August 17, 2022 @5:00 PM in the Government Center Boardroom