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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 1, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 4
SUBJECT: Discussion on Possible Merging of Adult Care Home Community Advisory
Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Rosters for Adult Care and Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125
Nursing Home Community Advisory
Committees
PURPOSE: To discuss the possibility of merging the Adult Care Home Community Advisory
Committee (ACHCAC) and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee (NHCAC) into one
committee.
BACKGROUND: Over the past few years, it has become increasingly more difficult to recruit and
train qualified applicants for both the ACHCAC and NHCAC. During the pandemic, both
committees became inactive given the tight restrictions on entering facilities, and the required
training provided by the State was paused and has not resumed to date. This reality has impacted
attracting and training new potential volunteers/appointees.
It should be noted that both Committees continue to be led by very active Committee Chairs,
Shade Little for ACHCAC and Vibeke Talley for NHCAC, who along with their fellow members
have invested significant time and resources to serve the needs of the public.
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to all positions. Autumn Cox is the
Regional Ombudsman assigned to Orange County through the Triangle J Council of Governments
(TJCOG). Prior to any appointment, Autumn Cox vets applicants. If a qualified applicant is
selected, that individual must attend State mandated training and must pass the course before
being recommended for appointment. There is an initial one-year training term, with subsequent
eligibility for three additional two-year terms. The Committee works to maintain the intent of the
Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights for those residing in licensed adult care homes. The
members of this Committee also promote community involvement and cooperation with these
homes to ensure quality care for the elderly and disabled adults. The members of the Committee
make visits to facilities at least once per year.
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Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to all positions. Autumn Cox is the
Regional Ombudsman assigned to Orange County through the Triangle J Council of Governments
(TJCOG). Prior to any appointment, Autumn Cox vets applicants. If a qualified applicant is
selected, that individual must attend State mandated training and must pass the course before
being recommended for appointment. There is an initial one-year training term, with subsequent
eligibility for two additional three-year terms. The 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 members of the Committee make visits to facilities at least four times per
year.
After completion of the visits, the team members of both committees prepare a State report of
their findings during the visit. The report is then presented at the regular Committee business
meetings. The report is discussed and a vote is taken to gain approval of the report. The
Ombudsman then formats the report for submission to the County. The information is then
published on the County's website for public view.
LIST OF CURRENT VACANCIES
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION DATE
At-Large 06/30/2023 Vacant since 10/01/2022
At-Large 06/30/2024 Vacant since 10/17/2020
At-Large 10/31/2024 Vacant since 10/17/2020
At-Large 10/31/2023 Vacant since 05/12/2020
At-Large 06/30/2024 Vacant since 10/31/2017
At-Large 03/31/2025 Vacant since 10/01/2022
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION DATE
At-Large 01/31/2025 Vacant since 01/31/2023
At-Large 06/30/2025 Vacant since 08/25/2021
At-Large 09/30/2023 Vacant since 11/06/2019
Nursing Home 06/30/2023 Vacant since 12/12/2018
Administration
At-Large 03/31/2026 Vacant since 06/21/2017
Autumn Cox, the Regional Ombudsman with TJCOG who is assigned to Orange County, will be
available at the meeting to provide additional background and insight for the Board.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with discussing this item.
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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 the potential
merging of the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community
Advisory Committee.
Pending Board discussion, staff may present this item for further consideration and decision at
the Board's June 20, 2023 Business meeting or at the Board's September 5, 2023 Business
meeting.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Times: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm First Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Autumn Cox
Meeting Place: Seymour Center Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Positions: 10 Length:2 years Terms: 3
Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to at-large positions. There is an initial one-year training term with
subsequent eligibility for three additional two-year terms.This committee works to maintain the intent of the Adult Care
Home Residents'Bill of Rights for those residing in licensed adult care homes. The members of this committee also promote
community involvement and cooperation with these homes to ensure quality care for the elderly and disabled adults.
Jacqulyn Podger
1 First Appointed: 05/16/2023
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2023
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms:
VACANT
2 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
VACANT
3 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
VACANT
4 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Shade Little
5 Chair First Appointed: 11/13/2018
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/01/2022
Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2024
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
VACANT
6 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Times: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm First Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Autumn Cox
Meeting Place: Seymour Center Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Positions: 10 Length:2 years Terms: 3
VACANT
7 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
VACANT
8 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
MaryLou Gelblum
9 First Appointed: 06/04/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Karen Green-McElveen
10 First Appointed: 06/04/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/01/2022
Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2024
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Times: 5:30 pm First Tuesday of every other month Contact Person:Autumn Cox
Meeting Place: Seymour Center,2551 Homestead Rd.,Chapel Hill 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.
VACANT
1 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 01/31/2025
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
VACANT
2 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2025
Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
VACANT
3 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency 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 Residency 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: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Nursing Home Administration Number of Terms:
Jacqulyn Podger
6 First Appointed: 09/17/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/05/2022
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2025
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Times: 5:30 pm First Tuesday of every other month Contact Person:Autumn Cox
Meeting Place: Seymour Center,2551 Homestead Rd.,Chapel Hill Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Positions: 10 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Shade Little
7 First Appointed: 03/21/2023
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/21/2023
Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2026
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
8 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2026
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: 11/01/2022
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Nursing Home Administration Number of Terms: 3
Vibeke Talley
10 Chair First Appointed: 05/20/2014
Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 11/01/2022
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Nursing Home Administration Number of Terms: 3
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