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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdult Care Home CAC minutes 0307191 Orange County NC Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee ~ Tuesday, March 5, 2019 ~ Seymour Center Chapel Hill NC Committee Member Attendees: Michael Zuber Chair, Autumn Cox, Ombudsman for Orange County NC, Annie Deaver, Aging Transitions Administrator, Gloria Brown, Secretary, Shade Little, Nancy McCormick, William L, William Morgan and Joan Rehm. Call In: Yvonne Mendenhall, Alison Brown, and Tiketha Collins Excused Absence: None Resigned: Max Mason Prospective Members: Karen Green-McElveen, Olivia Fisher, and MaryLou Gelblum Guests: None Minutes To be Approved Tuesday, May 7, 2019 ACTION/OUTCOME Welcome Michael Zuber, Chair M. Zuber called the meeting to order.  M. Zuber stated that we have four (4) new applicants: asked by Orange County Elected Officials or saw the ad in the Orange County Senior Times.  M. Mason has submitted his formal resignation after serving successful 7-years. We need to vote on a new Vice Chairperson at the next committee meeting so please consider if you would like to fill the role of the Chair.  Next week we have the Orange County Commissioners meeting where we will be presenting to them our Annual Report from 2018 and bring the concerns that we see in Orange County with regard of a person’s ability to pay.  Support Personal Needs Allowance: $66 a month to pay for co-pays $30 a month NC has not increased rates in thirty (30)-years. Any of their special needs comes out of this fund. Some Administrators give the residents $20 out of the kindness of their heart. NC is ranked number 48 out of 50-states.  A Grassroots Advocacy Group “Friends of Residents in Long-Term Care” https://forltc.org legislative priorities to increase Support Personal Needs Allowance funds in both of these areas.  Orange County Emergency Task Force: Goal for transportation in case of an Emergency what are the steps to follow: evaluate the residents to a proper facility, power outages, fire, rain and wind damages and etc. A. Deaver will attend.  Member Members: M. Zuber asked Autumn Cox to introduce the new committee members.  A. Cox stated that William “Bill” Morgan is official.  We have four (4) new applicants and Joan Rehm has already completed her training which was held at The Stratford. Once her paper work is received she will be approved for visits.  The meeting was called to order at 4:05 pm. 2  We have three (3) new members that will be trained on March 11: MaryLou Gelblum, Olivia Fisher and Karen Green-McElveen.  We are excited to have so many new faces to assist with Advocacy for seniors.  M. Zuber asked our newly committee member to please introduce themselves and why they chose to join the committee.  M. Zuber we all bring a different skill set and work well together so please be sure to help your team and the committee. Be Yourself and Use Your Strengths!  ACTION ITEM Approval of March 5, 2019 Committee Meeting Minutes Michael Zuber, Chair  M. Zuber asked if anyone has any suggestions or corrections for the March 5, 2019 meeting minutes.  A. Deaver stated that her correct role is “Aging Transitions Administrator”.  G. Brown stated that she will update the correction in all areas.  W. Lang motioned that the March 5, 2019 Committee minutes be accepted with the correction.  W. Morgan seconded the motion that the March 5, 2019 Committee minutes be accepted with the correction.  The entire committee approved the motion. Triangle J Council of Governments Autumn Cox, Orange County Ombudsman  A. Cox stated that William “Bill” Morgan is official.  We have four (4) new applicants and Joan Rehm has already completed her training which was held at The Stratford. Once her paper work is received she will be approved for visits.  We have three (3) new members to be trained on March 11: MaryLou Gelblum, Olivia Fisher and Karen Green- McElveen.  We are excited to have so many new faces to assist with Advocacy for seniors.  Advocacy Day at NCGA is May 3 and other Aging Agencies will be on the hill too and she will send more information via email...  Facilities Updates  Adorable Senior Living about 3-weeks ago and the residents were happy and the facility was very clean.  Brookdale about 2 weeks ago regarding a complaint trying to discharge a resident: you have to provide a valid reason.  The full committee approved the minutes. 3 Brookdale could not provide the level of care that this resident needed and bring the doctor in to explain that the facility could not provide the level of care that the resident needed.  We are required to go once a quarter. If you would like Autumn to attend but does not count as an active visitor.  Facilities are doing more through assessment and that is why are seeing more empty beds.  Carol Woods (CCRC) – Gavin Locklear is the new administration and his office is in the health center. We rarely have any complaints.  Crescent Green-a couple allegations pending.  Stratford and Joan Fields training was held at the facility. But the week before she did a Resident’s Rights and has to complete and in-service if a facility was sighted for a finding. An Administration can request an in-service dignity, customer service. Good Responses on Resident Activities.  Cedar Grove and Charles House are on the schedule to meet before the May meeting.  Livewell- she and Joan went to Coker Hill and one of their oldest resident had passed.  Livewell-Pauline had a couple deficient have not been finalize “IDR” Process is still pending.  Signature is a skilled nursing facility. Orange County (OCDOA) Department of Aging Annie Deaver, Aging Transitions Administrator  A. Deaver stated all the social worker positions have been filled.  “Connect More at Seymour” Group we have put this on pause and considering a “Caregiver Support Respite” Model at Seymour and later Passmore Group in April.  Aging Transitions Division: Seniors in Operation and a Volunteer Division. Internal nice transitional plan.  Kathy Kerns is retiring officially this week and came back 2 days for 60-days and A. Gupta, Data Manager, will fill K. Kern’s position and another position to fill from the outside.  The entire committee accepted the Aging Transitions Administrator Report. Orange County Adult Day Home Visitation Reports: Orange County Family Care Home (<6) Visitation Reports: • M. Zuber and group discussion regarding the disparity for seniors in Orange County. We meet 6 times a year maybe we could meet 4 and have 2 meetings with staff at The Stratford and Crescent Green as we learned at the training that one group met with the CEO of a facility to begin to engage change. Maybe spend more time at facilities that need assistance as there is really nothing to improve at Carolwoods. Invite County Commissioners. The answer will be money. Bring in more volunteers and interns from university and area schools. • Some of the administrators are on the defensive if when we go in “ask the Administrator if there is anything that we can help them with”: • Livewell could like to have their residents attend sessions at the Seymour Center but transportation is the issue. • Charles House has transportation but would like to know what events would be best for their residents to attend. • M. Zuber stated how do we connect the resources with the communities we serve (pet therapy). W. Lang suggested that some groups were formed to concentrate on resources for senior facilities. Master Aging Plan discussion ensued.  S. Little motioned to approve the 3 OCACH Facility Reports January 2, 2019.  G. Brown seconded the motion.  The full committee accepted the reports with minor edits as needed. 4 • Cox stated that Adult Care Home and Assisted Living are used interchangeably (7>). • M. Zuber regarding prospective members to attend the facilities reports session is OK. Assisted Facility Reports: • Adorable Senior Living: • Brookdale Meadows: • Carillon Assisted Living: • Carolwoods Retirement Community: Little stated this facility has a country club like environment, we got a chance to speak with residents, most had gone to dinner, no smells and everything was clean and 2 buildings didn’t have correct contact information up for Ombudsman. • Crescent Green: • The Stratford: N. McCormick stated that things had greatly improved, Alzheimer’s care has improved, a big facility and no activities coordinator, Priest comes weekly and they enjoy his visits with the residents. • A, Cox stated that there is a new Activities Director for The Stratford who was a member of the Nursing Home Committee. Family Care Home (<6) Reports: • Cedar Grove Family Care Homes • Charles House: Winmore Eldercare and Yorktown Eldercare • Livewell Assisted Living: Pauline Drive and Elliott Road: A. Brown stated that overall the report is favorable: some Rx powder vitamins were left out in the kitchen on the counter, staff key chain with mace on it was in the kitchen, no call bells (sometimes hand bells are not required in this facility), staff interacting with the staff, unlocked cleaning cabinets. • M. Zuber stated they were redoing the roof at night seemed odd, met Jen the Executive Director had a long conversation with her, visit these once a year, outside of engagement with activities could be a little more unless they learned that most residents are at some stage of dementia. • A. Cox stated the Livewell has homes in 6 Family Care Homes across 3 counties: 2 Chatham (Governor’s Club), 2 Orange County, and 2 Wake County. 5 are Dementia specific. The newer home in Governor’s Club is for residents are more interactive. New Business M. Zuber, Chair  M. Zuber asked if any new business, comments or concerns.  S. Little related to W. Lang’s comment to stay on our task as OCADH Committee Members and advocate for what is best for the residents. Improve Collaboration and Awareness will help us do a better job and partnering with the OCDOA. Volunteer burnout and not sure of their mission.  Updating the volunteer roster and updating who is serving on which committee and when we completed a visit.  A. Cox need to send in your activity report.  The full committee accepted the report 5 Closing Remarks M. Zuber, Chair M. Zuber thanked everyone for their commitment  None. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________Michael Zuber, Chair ____________________________________Gloria A. Brown, Secretary M. Zuber adjourned the meeting at 5:25 pm.