Southside Virginia Training Center-Local Human Rights Committee

Minutes

May 12, 2010 – 1:00 P.M.

Building 1, Conference Room B

Attendance: Margie Tuck, Reuel “Jean” Grim, Carol Gittman, Absent: Susie Kemp, James Pulliam

Rosezelia Roy, Ramakrishnan Shenoy, Eddie Martin

Others: Beverly Garnes, Human Rights Advocate, Margaret Miller, SVTC Facility Liaison, Kathy Rovinski, Director of Nursing, Lucy Coleman, Abuse Investigator, David Fereday, Abuse Investigator, Damon Peterson, M.Ed., Psychology Clinician, Priscilla Wright, M.A., Psychology Clinician, Scott Taylor, Psychologist Clinician, Amy Poe Phillips, M.A., Psychology Clinician, Zachary Devore, VOPA Representative, Christina Vernon, Risk Manager, George Pratsinak, Psychology Director, Dr. Varun Choudhary, Medical Clinic, Dr. Nguyen Tu, Director, Medical & Rehabilitative Services

TOPIC/AGENDA / DISCUSSION/MOTIONS / RECOMMENDATION/ACTION / FOLLOW-UP
Call to Order: / The meeting of the Local Human Rights Committee was called to order by Rosezelia Roy, Chairperson at 1:00 p.m.
Minutes: / A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the April 2010 minutes. The motion passed.
“A motion was made and passed that the Local Human Rights Committee go into Closed Session pursuant to the Virginia Code 2.2-3711 -A.15 for the protection of the privacy of individuals and their records in personal matters not related to public business”.
Public Comments: / Rosezelia Roy announced the public comment period and invited individuals to come forward to address the committee. / No public comments.
Neuroleptic Drug Programs: / The sub-committee reviewed six Joint Neuroleptic Drug Behavior Support Programs. Old Business from March 2010 report was presented and accepted on L. R. and D. S.
Dr. Varun Choudhary and Dr. Nguyen Tu were invited to discuss questions and concerns of the committee with regards to psychotropic medication administration practices. There were two exceptions to the stated principle of using one anti psychotic medication at a time. / Old Business for D.C. was deferred until June 9, 2010 meeting.
The LHRC reviewed and accepted the statement. / K.C. - Questioned AR which is a cousin.
J.H. – Behavior plan identifies an intervention of an “adaptive towel”. The committee requested to see the towel.
D.C. - Explain statement #5 in "detailed guidelines". Initial of unit BSP addresses use of physical
TOPIC/AGENDA / DISCUSSION/MOTIONS / RECOMMENDATION/ACTION / FOLLOW-UP
restraint and for the documentation to be included in graph.
Restrictive Programs: / Five Restrictive Programs which contained an individualized summary of the Behavior Treatment Plans (BTP) and a description of the individual’s behavior/management procedures and target behaviors were presented to the committee for review. The plans were presented by Psychology Clinicians, Amy Poe-Phillips, Priscilla Wright and Damon Peterson.
Abuse Allegations: / Margaret Miller, Facility Liaison, SVTC reported one abuse allegations for SVTC. David Fereday, Abuse Investigator, HDMC reported one abuse allegation/neglect for HDMC for this reporting period. The findings and disposition were discussed.
Formal/Informal Complaints: / None
Serious Incidents
Unknown Injuries and Deaths: / Margaret Miller, Facility Liaison, SVTC, reported four serious incident, 52 unknown injuries and no deaths for SVTC. Data for one reportable incident was presented by Chris Vernon, Quality Risk Manager.
HDMC reported one unknown injury and two deaths.
Peer on Peer: / None
Roll Call: / Return to Open Session
Upon reconvening into open session, the Local Human Rights Committee certified that only public business matters lawfully exempted from statutory open meeting
requirements and only public business matters identified in
the motion to convene the Closed Session were discussed in
Closed Session. / Margie Tuck - yes certified
Ramakrishnan Shenoy – yes certified
Eddie Martin – yes certified
Jean Grim – yes certified
Rosezelia Roy – yes certified
Carol Gittman – yes certified
Summary: / The following reports were heard and action taken.
Neuroleptic Drug Programs – A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the neuroleptic drug programs reviewed. The motion was passed. / Programs submitted for review were approved.
TOPIC/AGENDA / DISCUSSION/MOTIONS / RECOMMENDATION/ACTION / FOLLOW-UP
Summary Continue: / Restrictive Programs: - A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the restrictive programs reviewed. The motion was passed.
Abuse/Neglect Allegations, Unknown Injuries, Serious Incidents, Deaths and Peer on Peers for SVTC and HDMC-
A motion was made and properly second to accept the reports presented by the Facility Liaison. Motion was carried. / Programs submitted for review were approved.
Reports accepted.
Old Business: / The following was presented:
§  Received update of SVTC Discharged Clients and Admissions for Fiscal Year 2009-2010
New Business: / w  Received SVTC Neuroleptic-Psychiatric Clinic Conference Schedule for May 2010.
w  Dr. Nugyen presented updated/revised Operating Room Protective Immobilizers form used at HDMC. / Following discussion of the purpose of the form the committee accepted the revised form.
Facility Update: / The Facility reported:
·  Several Administrative staff attended the VACSB conference at which Jim Stewart, the new DBHDS Commissioner spoke on challenges facing system.
·  The Commissioner is reorganizing central office staff. Two of these positions are being recruited for – Deputy Commissioner and Behavioral Health Services.
·  Unit III will sponsor a Fabulous 50’s Parade, May 15th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
·  Social Services will sponsor a Provider Fair, May 21st in gym in building 1.
·  Budget – no changes.
TOPIC/AGENDA / DISCUSSION/MOTIONS / RECOMMENDATION/ACTION / FOLLOW-UP
Advocate’s Update: / The advocate reported:
·  On the impact the budget cuts are having on State Human Rights Office.
·  The next State Human Rights Committee Meeting will be held at Southside Virginia Training Center, June 11, 2010 at which time SVTC will provide a Dental Update.
·  The June 9, 2010 meeting will include election of officers.
Adjournment: / Having no further business to discuss, a motion was made and passed to adjourn. The next LHRC meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Building 1, Conference Room B.

Signature: SVTC-LHRC Chairperson: Date:

SVTC-LHRC Secretary: Date:

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