MINUTES

LONG TERM SUPPORT PLANNING COMMITTEE

May 17, 2012

Members present: Mary Christensen, Kevin Conradt, Shirley Ebelt, John Hill,Judy King,Caroline Melcher, Bonnie Olson, Robert Rebman,Bonnie Weyers.

Members absent or excused: Sharon Coats, Harvey Steffen.

Others present: Department of Social Services Staff: Melissa Bezio,Sara Gartner, Ginger Heller, Melissa Hogan,Marissa Mueller, Angela Nowinsky.

Department of Community Programs Staff: Kimmery Weber

Others present: Pam Daffron, Jamie Wierzba, Lee Pulaski

Location & Time: Lundmark Room at Fellman Center

607 E. Elizabeth Street, Shawano 1:00 p.m.

  1. The meeting was called to order by Bonnie Weyers at 1:05 p.m.
  1. Bonnie Weyers led us in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
  1. Election of Officers. Elections were held; Bonnie Olson was nominated for Chairperson by Kevin Conradt and seconded by John Hill. No other nominations were received. A unanimous vote was cast to elect Bonnie Olson as Chairperson.
  1. Review and Approval of the March 15, 2012 Full Committee Minutes. A motion was made by Robert Rebmanand seconded by Shirley Ebeltto approve the March 15th, 2012 Long Term Support Planning Committee minutes. All aye. Motion carried.
  1. Public Comments. Pam Daffron informed the committee that Bohlman Manor was recently surveyed by the State and there were no deficiencies reported.
  1. Motion to Deviate from Agenda, if Necessary. A motion was made by Shirley Ebeltand seconded by Kevin Conradt to deviate from the posted agenda, if necessary. All aye. Motion carried.
  1. Review of the Community Options Program (COP) statistics and wait list for Department of Community Programs. The statistical summary was distributed to all persons present and reviewed by Mary Christensen, Fiscal Services Manager. There are 13 individuals on the mental health wait list currently receiving partial services. There are 45 individuals on the developmental disabilities wait list currently receiving partial services.
  1. Review of the Community Options Program (COP) Statistics and Wait List for Department of Social Services. The statistical summary was distributed to all persons present and reviewed by Bonnie Weyers, Long Term Support Supervisor. There are no physically disabled and no elderly individuals on the Community Options Program waiting list. There is no wait list for Alzheimer’s disease or supportive homecare. There are six individuals on the Community-Based Residential Facility wait list. While there’s CBRF funding there are no CBRF facility openings for these individuals.
  1. OLD BUSINESS
  1. Family Care Update. Bonnie Weyers, Long Term Support Supervisor, discussed at this time there is no additional information to report regarding family care expansion.
  1. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Wolf River Region Update. Bonnie Weyers, Long Term Support Supervisor, discussed that it is getting busy with people coming in for information regarding services and resources available. As a result, referrals are coming through to the Long Term Support Department. An open house is scheduled for May 22nd for the Shawano site. This is open to anyone who would like to learn about the Aging and Disability Resource Center.
  1. Other Business. Bonnie Weyers, Long Term Support Supervisor, distributed information explaining the program start up and funding history of the Community Options Program and also the responsibilities of the members as a committee.
  1. NEW BUSINESS
  1. Community Based Residential Facility Contract Addendum. Bonnie Weyers, Long Term Support Supervisor, discussed there is an addendum to the contract with Oakhaven. The language has changed requiring Oakhaven to complete an audit now. After discussion, John Hill moved to approve the addendum to the contract. Kevin Conradt seconded. All aye. Motion carried.
  1. Satisfaction Surveys. John Hill, Bonnie Olson, and Kevin Conradt volunteered to survey the Long Term Support clients selected by the case managers. The needed materials for this survey were distributed to these members. Surveys should be completed and returned for the next meeting in July. A motion was made Robert Rebman and seconded by Judy King for a per diem and mileage payment to the committee members completing the satisfaction surveys. All aye. Motion carried.
  1. Client Situations/Variances. Melissa Hogan, Social Worker, is requesting a 90-day variance for a 79 year old gentleman who suffers from COPD, diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, prostate and kidney cancer. He recently had a heart attack and needed to have open heart surgery. He had a couple set backs on the road to recovery and is still in the hospital but is doing really well now and is hoping to be discharged within the next week. A 90-day variance is being requested.

(Melissa Hogan, Social Worker, read a request for Tracy Stafford, Social Worker, who was absent.) Tracy Stafford, Social Worker, is requesting a 90-day variance for a 57 year old woman who suffers from osteoarthritis, morbid obesity, cellulitis of the leg, and asthma Sjogren’s syndrome. She went to the hospital regarding cellulitis of her leg and was then transferred to the nursing home to receive IV antibiotics for the cellulitis. There is anticipation that she will be discharged in a month to return home but this is not for sure at this time. A 90-day variance is being requested.

Melissa Hogan, Social Worker, is requesting a 90-day variance for an 82 year old woman who suffers from multiple strokes with secondary aphasia, COPD, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart failure. She is no longer verbal and her overall health has been declining. Her POA has been activated. She was able to continue to live in her own home with providers and informal family support. She was getting really confused and was taken to the ER where it was discovered her potassium levels were off. She was transferred to the nursing home for therapy. At this time the family is waiting to see how much stronger she will get and trying to evaluate how feasible it is for her to go home. A 90-day variance is being requested.

Marissa Mueller, Social Worker, is requesting a 90-day variance for a 57 year old woman who suffers from uncontrolled type 1 diabetes, congestive heart failure, glaucoma with legal blindness, and degenerative joint disease. She had been receiving support from hospice, family, and friends to stay in her own home. Her husband was her primary caregiver until he suffered a stroke. Since then, she has been staying in a nursing home while her husband recovers through outpatient therapy. This client and her family maintain the goal that she will return home, but do not want to place too much strain on her husband too soon. A 90-day variance is being requested.

A motion was made by Robert Rebman and seconded by John Hill to approve all of the first 90-day variances requested by the social workers. All aye. Motion carried.

Ginger Heller, Social Worker, is requesting a second 90-day variance for a 69 year old woman who has been in and out of the nursing home and hospital since December, having numerous periods of not being able to breathe easily. She also has early Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, schizoaffective disorder and a history of stroke. While in the nursing home, an evaluation of her competence was done and she was found in need of a guardian. One has since been appointed. Her health has stabilized. Both the doctor and the court feel she does not need a nursing home placement and advise placement for her at a community based residential facility. While a search is being done for an opening, she requests a second 90-day variance so her spot will be held on the Waiver program for funding a CBRF placement.

A motion was made by Judy King and seconded Kevin Conradt to approve the second 90-day variance. All aye. Motion carried.

  1. Other Business. Bonnie Weyers informed the committee that Harvey Steffen has resigned from the committee. Discussion was held regarding the membership representation of the committee. After further discussion, Mary Christensen will bring back information to the committee meeting in July regarding requirements and any recommendations for new committee members.
  1. Per Diem Approval. John Hill made a motion to approve the per diem payments for today’s meeting. Shirley Ebelt seconded the motion. All aye. Motion carried.
  1. Next Meeting. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 1:00p.m. in the Lundmark Room of the Fellman Center.
  1. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Judy King andseconded by Kevin Conradt to adjourn the meeting. All aye. The meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by: Approved by:

____

Bonnie WeyersBonnie Olson

LTS Supervisor Chairperson

- 1 -