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Members Present: Bill Cook, Joe Sentelle, Bob Carey, Ruth Anne Bradshaw, Rosemary Weaver, Christine Smith, Joe Crowder, Kristie Sluder and Howard Graves
Members Excused: Leslie Huntley, Tracey Turner & Candi Davis
Members Absent: James Lane
WHN Staff: Heidi Pedersen, Arthur Carder and Lou Steins
Guests: Cathy Kocian, Nancy Baker, Megan McLaughlin, Carolyn Burton, Rich Munger and Debbie Hamrick
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Team: Consumer Family Advisory Committee
Date: April 26, 2010
Time Started: 6:00pm
Time Ended: 8:00pm
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TOPIC
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DISCUSSION/FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS
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RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTIONS
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Community Connections
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Welcome & Introductions
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Carolyn Burton, Nancy Baker and Debbie Hamrick
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Approval of Agenda
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Switch items V and VI.
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Heidi will make this needed correction.
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Approval of February and March Minutes
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February minutes approved. March minutes approved.
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Heidi will post both February and March minutes on the WHN Website.
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Announcements
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April 27th: Special Board Meeting regarding Space/Building Issues for WHN.
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WHN Update
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WHN is in the process of improving WHN benefit packages – reviewing services for high need clients and what services will better serve these clients.
Medicaid Waiver: The state has decided to come review WHN regarding the Medicaid Waiver. The reviewers will be here Tuesday, May 4th from about 8:30am-4:30pm. The team will include Mercer Reviewers. The reviewers have asked for some CFAC members to be present at 3:00pm for discussion. No minutes will be taken during this meeting and a quorum is not needed. Please be sure to email Heidi
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if you will be able to attend.
Allan Spader Award: Arthur was the winner of the Allan Spader Award. The WHN Board nominated him regarding his work around Integrated Care Improvements.
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Space / Building Issues
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The County has asked WHN to be out of the building at 356 Biltmore Avenue by August 31, 2010. WHN will need space around 28,000 sq ft to be able to accommodate everyone (to include new staff hired if WHN is given the Medicaid Waiver). A committee has been assigned to look at available spaces to relocate WHN although there are not many spaces currently ready to accommodate WHN needs.
Bob Carey gave the group a handout and explained the past history about Blue Ridge previously owning the building that WHN currently resides in. He continued to explain that WHN currently pays rent to occupy the space. The question was asked: If this information was to be brought to the public again – would that hurt the chances for WHN to receive the Medicaid Waiver? This did not seem like it was a concern. The concern is: If WHN gets the Medicaid Waiver, they will have to hire new staff and are also asked to relocate at the same time.
Bob has drafted a letter to the WHN Board asking that the Board request Buncombe County to rescind the lease termination. It is recommended that CFAC add a statement about requesting a response to the letter. The statement “CFAC is asking the WHN Board for a prompt written response to this request” was added.
Howard motions CFAC except the letter with the added information. Kristie seconds the motion and all agreed.
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Heidi will print the letter after the meeting for Bill to sign and handout at tomorrow’s (4/27/10) Special WHN Board Meeting.
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Joint Executive Meeting
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Bill went over the minutes and stated that the meeting was very agreeable.
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Committee Reports
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Executive: Minutes have been emailed to the group.
Finance/Budget: Rosemary was given copies of the latest information up through March 2010.
CQI: No latest minutes available.
Membership: New member applicants will be voted on at today’s meeting.
Peer Support: Rosemary explained Peer Support to the group and asked for comments on an earlier email that asked for input regarding Peer Support Training. What/How does CFAC feel about more Peer Support Trainings? Do we want to train peer supports if there are not jobs available? WHN will be in search of 8 peer support specialist if they are granted the Medicaid Waiver. Joe motions that CFAC email Andrea with the notion that CFAC supports more trainings but letting the attendee know that taking the training does not guarantee the attendee a job. Rosemary seconds the motion and all agreed.
Hospital Admissions: The 2nd quarter for this fiscal year is due out shortly. Bob mentioned that Pathways LME took a jump and took over the top admissions putting WHN in second. Bob wants to see what the next report says.
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On-Going/New Business
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WHN Board Meeting Report: Bob will add updates on County Forums and Membership. He will also add building issues and other updates and email it to the group before the May 7th WHN Board Meeting.
Snow Chain Phone Numbers: During the last snow storm, CFAC was cancelled but Bill had a difficult time getting a hold of everyone. Bill is asking that those members that would like to give a more current number or another available number to Heidi, it will be a better chance we will be clear that everyone has received the message.
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If you would like to give Heidi a more current or another available number, you can send it through email to
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Voting on New Members
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Janice Mallindine: This applicant did not attend the meeting. Janice states on her application that she cannot attend Monday night meetings. The group suggests sending her a letter recommending QIAC which meets on Fridays.
Nancy Baker: Was a former member of CFAC before moving to Maine and now returning. Howard motions we accept Nancy as a representative of Rutherford County as a DD specialist Kristie seconds the motion and all agreed.
Carolyn Burton: Bob motions that CFAC except Carolyn as an at large member representing DD from Buncombe County. Christine seconds the motion and all agreed.
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Heidi will send Janice a letter recommending QIAC.
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