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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-10-2024; 4 - Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 4 SUBJECT: Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Applications of Persons Recommended Applications of Other Applicants — No eligible applicants at this time Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee works to maintain the intent of the Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Residents' Bills of Rights and promote community involvement and cooperation with these homes to ensure quality care for older and disabled adults. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fourteen (14) members. REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, House Bill 248 was approved by 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. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Rev. Dr. At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2027 Robert Ashburn 2 Jacqulyn At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2027 Podger (reappointment) Karen Green- At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2027 McElveen (reappointment) Dr. Carol Kelly At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2027 reappointment Dr. Prakash At-Large One-year initial 09/17/2025 Sista term SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have completed the mandatory pre- appointment training and are therefore not eligible for appointment at this time. If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION DATE At-Large 09/30/2026 Vacant since 11/02/2023 Adult Care Home 09/30/2025 Vacant since 11/02/2023 Administrator Nominee Adult Care Home 09/30/2026 Vacant since 11/02/2023 Administrator Nominee Nursing Home 09/30/2024 Vacant since 11/02/2023 Administrator Nominee Nursing Home 09/30/2025 Vacant since 11/02/2023 Administrator Nominee FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: There are no Orange County Strategic Plan Goals applicable to this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss appointments to the Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. 3 Orange County Community Advisory Committee To: Board of County Commissioners From: Autumn Cox, Regional Ombudsman Re: Appointment of Parkash Sista and Reappointment of Robert Ashburn, Carol Kelly, Jaqulyn Podger, and Karen Green-McElveen Date: July 26, 2024 On behalf of the Orange County Nursing and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, I would like to recommend Parkash Sista to be appointment to the committee and Robert Ashburn, Carol Kelly, Jaqulyn Podger, and Karen Green-McElveen be reappointed to the committee. Each of these individuals bring a wealth of knowledge to the committee and are strong advocates for the residents in long-term care homes in Orange County. Thank you for your consideration and please let me know if you need additional information to move this recommendation forward. Autumn Cox Regional LTC Ombudsman Central Pines Regional Council of Governments 4 Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Jacqulyn Podger Member Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Advisory Board on Aging Shade Little Member Male Other 60+ Chapel Hill Marylou Gelblum Member Female White Chapel Hill Karen Green-McElveen Member Female African American 35-59 Chapel Hill Kelly Kester Member Female White 35-59 Hillsborough Stephanie Boswell Member Female White Hillsborough Carol Kelly Member Female White Chapel Hill Robert Ashburn Member Male White 60+ Hillsborough VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT Sandra Okeke Bates Applicant Female African American 18-34 Cheeks Deepti Gupta Applicant Female Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill Roni Peterson Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Alicia Reid Applicant Female African American 60+ Bingham Affordable Housing Advisory Board Prakash Sista Applicant Male Asian American 60+ Chapel Hill Ann Snodgrass Applicant Female African American 60+ Cheeks Vickie Webb jAppliant Female lAfrican American 60+ Hillsborough 5 Page 1 of 2 Rev. Dr. Robert Ashburn Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Rev. Dr. Robert Ashburn Name Called: Home Address: 504 Alanbrook Ct. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-241-4076 Email: ashburn.bob@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None. Just got off chemotherapy and am available again. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Board Certified Chaplain (APC-BCC) now retired but served a nursing home community for 12 years before retirement. I earned a doctorate in Ministry to the Elderly from United Theological Seminary. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Want to give back to the community now that I am recovering from a pretty serious cancer surgery Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a former insider(chaplain paid by the nursing home), I know what goes on in the nursing home setting. Also, my father-in-law was a patient at a different nursing home, so I am aware of that perspective as well. Conflict of Interest: None. All my nursing home work was done in Ohio. 6 Page 2 of 2 Rev. Dr. Robert Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Doctorate in Ministry to the Elderly. Worked as a nursing home and continuing care retirement center chaplain for 12 years in Ohio before moving to NC for retirement Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to give back to the community and I have background that will be helpful. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have the experience and background of someone who knows the nursing home industry. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/24/2022 Date Printed: 7/14/2022 7 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: 919-740-8814 Email: jacannpod@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: 1. SHIIP Volunteer 2. Dept of Aging Volunteer 3. Nursing Home Advisory Committee 4. Orange County Master Gardener Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Human Relations Committee Nursing Home Advisory Committee Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: In college I volunteered at a hometown nursing home and upon graduation my first job was in a nursing home. My background is in organizational development and human resources. After I retired I became certified as an Activity Director, Nursing Assistant, and Med Tech Assistant. Currently I volunteer in various capacities for seniors in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Senior living has always been one of my passions. I have always worked in some capacity with older adults. My husband and I become involved in an Adopt a Grandparent Program and enjoyed relationships with several seniors through the years. I believe I could bring much to this board in terms of my passion and experience. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: i enjoy being a part of discussions which stimulate a variety of viewpoints. As a professional facilitator, I can bring the ideas of others to the forefront. Working with others in a positive manner brings about the best solutions. Conflict of Interest: None Boards/Commissions appointments: 8 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: Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Application Date: 5/22/2019 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 al 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 Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/22/2019 Date Printed: 2/7/2023 9 Page 1 of 2 Karen Green-McElveen Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Karen Green-McElveen Name Called: Home Address: 457 Piney Mountain Road Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-929-9899 Email: kggm@bellsouth.net Year of OC Residence: 1968 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: First Baptist Church Trustee, Chair of FBC Fellowship Ministry, Order of Eastern Star, Chair FBC Support Line. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a community advocate and assistant for the elderly for over 20 years, received training from Orange County Dept of Aging on senior citizen resources and issues. Through advocacy learned of nursing home roles and regulations, home care options, and common gaps in service delivery. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: County policies and priorities have a major impact on senior citizen well-being, both through direct County services and through the County s oversight of facilities focused on senior care. Service on the the board would be a fulfillment of my special passion to assist seniors with limited resources. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am a lifetime resident of Chapel Hill with a deep passion for serving the needs of under- resourced and poorly-informed elderly residents and their families. Beginning with serving as primary care giver for my grandmother over 20 years ago, I have been an advocate, caregiver, and resource for many, with particularly strong connections with the African-American community. To help me fulfill this role effectively, I have completed formal training from the Orange County Department on Aging, and currently serve on the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee. I also chair the First Baptist Church Benevolence Committee, which frequently provides assistance and guidance for the elderly. One of my primary goals in serving on the Orange County Advisory Board on Aging would be to help create strategies to better inform the community of resources available to support the elderly across a wide spectrum of needs and 10 Page 2 of 2 Karen Green- situations. Conflict of Interest: No Boards/Commissions appointments: Advisory Board on Aging Application Date: 2/15/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a community advocate and assistant for the elderly for over 20 years, received training from Orange County Dept of Aging on senior citizen resources and issues. Through advocacy learned of nursing home roles and regulations, home care options, and corn Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: County policies and priorities have a major impact on senior citizen well-being, both through direct County services and through the County s oversight of facilities focused on senior care. Service on the the board would be a fulfillment of my special pa Conflict of Interest: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Application Date: 2/15/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a community advocate and assistant for the elderly for over 20 years, have learned a great deal about adult care options and regulations, have visited adult care facilities frequently, and have worked with such facilities as primary care taker/ healt Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to help contribute to an environment of improved consistency in quality of care for residents of adult home care facilities, particularly those serving seniors with limited financial resources. Currently quality of care at many facilities to Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/3/2020 Date Printed: 1/3/2020 11 Page 1 of 2 Carol Kelly Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr Carol Kelly Name Called: Home Address: 104 Woodkirk Ln chapel hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919 360-0455 Phone (Evening): 919 360-0455 Phone (Cell): 919 360-0455 Email: ckellyco@msn.com Place of Employment: retired Job Title: retired Year of OC Residence: 1951 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Board President, A Helping Hand Member, Rethinking Guardianship Task Force (a state initiative through the Jordan Institute) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Adult Care Home Boards/Commissions applied for: Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: For 10 years I was a caregiver for three family members, two who were in local facilities. The past six years I have served as board president of a local organization that provides companions to aging adults. I also am an advocate for older adults through my work on rethinking guardianship. I am a retired school principal and school psychologist. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My life has been devoted to public service. After caring for family members, it has become clear that older adults are in need of strong advocates to ensure that they have highest quality of care and dignity. This is my passion. Conflict of Interest: No, my term with A Helping Hand ends in several months. Though a family member did reside in a facility in Orange County, he is deceased (and my relations with that facility was positive). Supplemental Questions: 12 Page 2 of 2 Carol Kelly Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/11/2016 5:01:33 PM Date Printed: 9/9/2016 13 Page 1 of 2 Prakash Sista Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Prakash Sista Name Called: Home Address: 302 Pitch Pine Ln. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-949-7795 Email: peetmisc@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2002 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Life Member of Hindu Society of NC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My training as a PhD in microbiology and my career/background as a clinical research scientist in the pharmaceutical healthcare field may provide unique perspectives to the activity of this Board's deliberations of Adult Home and Nursing care. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have experienced closely, the trials and tribulations of elder care at home and in the Nursing home, for my 90-yr old mother. The challenges are unique and opened my awareness to how complex the issues are and therefore have resolved to volunteer my services in this area. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I believe that my perspectives as a scientist can provide a measure of objectivity and scientific method in problem solving challenges that must occupy this Advisory Board. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My background and training is perhaps less important for this role, but I believe that my age of 68 is more relevant to perspectives that I could bring to this Board Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board 14 Page 2 of 2 Prakash Sista My own aging and my perspectives as a clinical researcher could provide different perspectives to the activity of this Board How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As stated above, I would bring perspectives shaped by my mang decades of scientific research and scientific methods to this Board's deliberations. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My advanced graduate degree gives me the credentials to contribute to this education-centric Board activity. I also have been active in the sphere of Biotechnology for the last several decades and can provide unique biotech-industry perspectives to the deliberations of the Board. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My goal is to volunteer to the cause of educating for the future and apply my skills for the betterment of education. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? My participation would contribute to the diversity of viewpoints as I am a foreign-born and educated citizen-scientist that can bring unique perspectives to the table and discussions. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2023 9:23:08 AM Date Printed: 1/2/2024 15 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Meeting Times: 5:00 pm First Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Autumn Cox Meeting Place: Seymour Center,2551 Homestead Rd.,Chapel Hill Contact Phone: 919-558-9401 Positions: 14 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: This committee works to maintain the intent of the Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Residents'Bills of Rights and promote community involvement and cooperation with these homes to ensure quality care for older and disabled adults. Jacqulyn Podger 1 Co-Chair First Appointed: 11/02/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/02/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Shade Little 2 Co-Chair First Appointed: 11/02/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/02/2023 Ethnic Background: Other Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: MaryLou Gelblum 3 First Appointed: 11/02/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/02/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2026 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Karen Green-McElveen 4 First Appointed: 11/02/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/02/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Kelly Kester 5 First Appointed: 11/02/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 11/02/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Stephanie Boswell 6 First Appointed: 11/02/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 11/02/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2026 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 1 16 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Meeting Times: 5:00 pm First Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Autumn Cox Meeting Place: Seymour Center,2551 Homestead Rd.,Chapel Hill Contact Phone: 919-558-9401 Positions: 14 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Dr Carol Kelly 7 First Appointed: 11/02/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/02/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 8 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 9 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2026 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Rev. Dr. Robert Ashburn 10 First Appointed: 08/21/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 08/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 08/21/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 11 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Adult Care Home Administrator Nominee Number of Terms: VACANT 12 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2026 Age Range: Special Repr: Adult Care Home Administrator Nominee Number of Terms: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 2 17 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Meeting Times: 5:00 pm First Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Autumn Cox Meeting Place: Seymour Center,2551 Homestead Rd.,Chapel Hill Contact Phone: 919-558-9401 Positions: 14 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 13 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Nursing Home Administrator Nominee Number of Terms: VACANT 14 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 09/30/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Nursing Home Administrator Nominee Number of Terms: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 3 18 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Autumn Cox Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Ad Contact Phone: 919-558-9401 Mrs. Sandra Okeke Bates Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/11/2024 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Cheeks Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Also Serves On: Dr. Deepti Gupta Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/01/2024 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Roni Peterson Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/07/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Alicia Reid Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 11/06/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Bingham Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Dr. Prakash Sista Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/31/2023 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Ann C. Snodgrass Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 05/16/2024 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Cheeks Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 1 of 2 19 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Autumn Cox Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Ad Contact Phone: 919-558-9401 Ms. Vickie Webb Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/02/2024 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,August 29,2024 Page 2 of 2