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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 9, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 12
SUBJECT: Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125
Recommendation
Application for Person Recommended
Attendance Record
Applicant Interest List
No Eligible Applicants
PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Jacqulyn At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2022
Podger
NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain:
SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have completed the mandatory pre-
appointment training, and are therefore not eligible for appointment at this time.
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESIGNATION DATE
At-Large 09/30/2020 Vacant since 11/06/2019
Nursing Home 06/30/2023 Vacant since 06/21/2017
Administration
Nursing Home 06/30/2023 Vacant since 03/29/2019
Administration
At-Large 03/31/2023 Vacant since 05/18/2020
At-Large 06/30/2023 Vacant since 02/25/2018
At-Large 03/31/2023 Vacant since 08/25/2021
At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 08/25/2021
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REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, HB248 was passed in the North Carolina Legislature
regarding the training period for pending members of the "Adult Care Home Community
Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee". Applicants
will be selected from our county "Applicant Interest List" for a condensed training and if
the applicant successfully completes the training, they would be recommended for
appointment. Therefore, when an applicant is recommended for appointment, it would
initially be for a one year preliminary term and their training will have already been
completed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and
volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to
the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Times: 5:30 pm Every other 1 st Tuesday starting with Jan. Contact Person:Autumn Cox
Meeting Place: Seymour Center,2551 Homestead Rd Chapel Hill,NC Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Positions: 10 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: All appointments are made by the Board of Commissioners.This committee helps to maintain the intent of the Residents'Bill
of Rights,promotes community involvement and provides public education on long-term care issues. The regional
ombudsman with Triangle J Council of Governments provides specialized training and support.
Martha Bell
1 First Appointed: 10/06/2015
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 01/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
VACANT
2 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 05/14/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
VACANT
3 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
Stephanie Boswell
4 First Appointed: 09/04/2018
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
5 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Nursing Home Administration Number of Terms:
Jacqulyn Podger
6 One Year Initial Term First Appointed: 09/17/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/17/2020
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Times: 5:30 pm Every other 1 st Tuesday starting with Jan. Contact Person:Autumn Cox
Meeting Place: Seymour Center,2551 Homestead Rd Chapel Hill,NC Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Positions: 10 Length:3 years Terms: 2
VACANT
7 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
VACANT
8 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/15/2020
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
Dr Carol Kelly
9 First Appointed: 09/20/2016
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Nursing Home Administration Number of Terms: 2
Vibeke Talley
10 Chair First Appointed: 05/20/2014
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Nursing Home Administration Number of Terms: 2
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Orange County Community Advisory Committee
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Autumn Cox, Regional Ombudsman
Re: Reappointment of Jackie Podger
Date: August 25, 2021
On behalf of the Orange County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee, I would like to
recommend Jackie Podger for reappointment to the committee. Prior to our committee stopping
visits and meeting due to COVID19, she completed required site visits as scheduled, had
excellent attendance and always prepares detailed reports. Jackie is a valued member on the
committee and well respected among her peers.
Please let me know if you need additional information to move this recommendation forward.
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Page 1 of 2 Jacqulyn Podger
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Jacqulyn Podger
Name Called:
Home Address: 719 New Hope Church Rd.
Durham NC 27707
Phone (Day): 919-740-8814
Phone (Evening): 919-740-8814
Phone (Cell): 919-740-8814
Email: jacannpod@gmail.com
Place of Employment: retired
Job Title: former Duke employee 14 years
Year of OC Residence: 2008
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
SHIIP Volunteer
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Former Adult Home Advisory Committee for Durham County
Human Relations Commission
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My background is education. As an educator, I have worked in higher education and health
system environments and have attained expertise in communication. I am familiar with the work
of a CNA and Activity Director and also have experience as a surveyor along with investigative
experience and improvement planning.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As a former member of the Nursing Home Advisory Committee, I enjoyed my experience and
assisted in improving the quality of life for residents. I would like to return this important work.
Conflict of Interest:
No
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Page 2 of 2 Jacqulyn Podger
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Application Date: 5/23/2016
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Durham County along with current commitment to SHIP and A Helping Hand. Both
commitments are volunteer and I work with seniors in Orange County and am aware of the
problems facing an aging population. I believe I can offer a perspective unique to my ex
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have a passion for working with seniors and would like to contribute in a way that can influence
decision making at a county and state level.
Conflict of Interest:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/22/2019 Date Printed: 5/23/2019
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BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee—Aug 2020 -Jul 2021
Original Date Appointed Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec I Jan I Feb I Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Jackie Podger 09/17/2019 N N N N N N N N N N N N
P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting
Information Current Through: July 31,2021
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Autumn Cox
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Mr. Thomas Hardin
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/15/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks
Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Cheryl B. Jones
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/10/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno
Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Kelly Kester
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/12/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
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Page 1 of 1 Thomas Hardin
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Thomas Hardin
Name Called:
Home Address: 6205 High Rock Rd
Efland NC 28409
Phone: 7044181702
Email: thomasfhardin@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2021
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships
I am the President of the National Association of Safety Professionals. I am a former
police detective and a former fire chief.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am the President of the National Association of Safety Professionals. I am a former police
detective and a former fire chief and a former Guardian ad Litem. Knowledge of safety,
security, and health. Experience inspecting healthcare facilities. Experience advocating for
those in need.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board
I have a special place in my heart for those in nursing homes and a desire to ensure they are
fairly and properly treated.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board
I am 67 years old.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 3/15/2021 9:22:59 PM Date Printed: 3/16/2021
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Aug 10, 2021
Application Form
Profile
Cheryl B. Jones
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
cheryl.jones@earthlink.net
Email Address
5525 Jomali Drive
Home Address Suite or Apt
Durham NC 27705
City State Postal Code
Home: (919) 382-5560
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
Q Eno
Property Zone
County-Rural Residential
Community Involvement
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: Submitted
Advisory Board on Aging: Submitted
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board #1
I have personally cared for both of my aging parents. One of my parents was in a Nursing Home (in GA),
and the other was in an Adult Care/Family Care Home in NC. I am very familiar with these models of care
and would welcome the opportunity to serve the citizens of Orange County by working in and through one
of these committees to improve the condition for our elderly. I am also a nurse and educator, and have
experiential and clinical knowledge of caring for the elderly.
Reasons Want to Serve Board #1
I am passionate about ensuring the quality of care for our seniors.
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Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
I'm not exactly sure how to answer this question, other than to say I believe that, as a society, we need to
improve the care of our elderly, one of the most vulnerable populations in our society. There are few
options for those with low income, people of color, and those living in rural areas. I have a strong desire to
help give back and address these concerns in our community.
Conflict of Interest Board #1
None that I am aware of.
Relevant Experience Board #2
Same as above
Reasons Want to Serve Board #2
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2
Conflict of Interest Board #2
Reasons Want to Serve Board#3
Same as above.
Relevant Experience Board #3
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3
Conflict of Interest Board #3
Past Service
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Age Range
P 60+
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OC Ethnicity
PF White
OC Gender Identity
PF Female
Ethics Guidelines
Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics
guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
• Conflict of Interest
1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential
conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of
interest.
2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any
voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or
staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters.
3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists
the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary
and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care.
• Gifts
1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact,
solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory
board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of
the advisory board member's official responsibilities.
2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies,
Resolutions, or Ordinances.
• Code of Ethics
1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper
influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors
that are consistent with this standard are:
1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values.
2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact.
3. Exhibiting trustworthiness.
4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or
what they are doing.
5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it,
presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner.
6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while
at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others.
7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public
meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial
matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves.
8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with
respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree.
9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard.
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10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect
badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County
Board of Commissioners.
11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly.
12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on
behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and
that the board must take official action as a body.
13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices.
14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect.
15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings.
16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and
when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications
outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters.
17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload.
18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead
of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under
no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit.
2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development
Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and
prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose:
1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property
situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that
property.
2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse
or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently
doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange
County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to
secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or
Agency of Orange County.
3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall
result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board.
I agree with the Above Statement
By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for
the sole purposes of this form.
W I Agree
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Page 1 of 2 Kelly Kester
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Kelly Kester
Name Called:
Home Address: 805 Morelanda Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 5089349333
Email: kellymkester@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I am not currently a member of any community activities or organizational memberships,
but I am a member of two national professional organizations for nursing. These two
organizations are the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and American
Association of Critical Care Nurses. I am an active member of both organizations,
including participation on a taskforce and regular presenter at annual conferences.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I have not served on an Orange County Advisory Board.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a nurse for 13 years, and the past 6 years have been spent in nursing leadership
roles. I am in my last semester of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Duke University
School of Nursing and the emphasis of community involvement has helped me learn how my
skills as a nurse leader can contribute to improving our community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Quality of care is critical to anyone who seeks care. As a nurse, I understand what quality of
care is in regards to clinical needs, satisfaction, and process. Also, my experience as a nurse
leader has guided me towards understanding of staff and leader perspectives.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Although my nursing experience is limited to the inpatient setting, I ve had the opportunity to
participate in taskforces to promote improved transitional care, which has provided me time with
outpatient providers and care teams. Personally, I have had a family member in a nursing home,
which afforded us peace of mind for my grandmother s safety, well-being, and socialization.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Kelly Kester
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a nurse for 13 years, and the past 6 years have been spent in nursing leadership
roles. I am in my last semester of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Duke University
School of Nursing and the emphasis of community involvement has helped me learn how my
skills as a nurse leader can contribute to improving our community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
My primary focus is on quality of care for individuals who seek or require nursing care.
Workforce, skills, and process drive quality of care and I have experience in each of those
realms as a nurse leader.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As a nurse, I contribute leadership and clinical skills, along with the ability to advocate and build
relationships.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/12/2021 2:54:34 PM Date Printed: 2/12/2021