McLean County Health Committee met May 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Health Committee of the McLean County Board met at 4:30 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center Building 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, IL.
Members Present: Chairman Susan Schafer, Members: Lyndsay Bloomfield, Randall Martin, Sharon Chung, Elizabeth Johnston, Hannah Beer (via remote attendance) Catherine Metsker (via in person).
Members Absent: None
Other Members Present:
Staff Present: Ms. Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator Ms. Cassy Taylor, Assistant County Administrator; Ms. Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; and Ms. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary (in person); Mr. Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil (via remote attendance)
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Ms. Jessica McKnight, Health Department Administrator; Teri Edens, Nursing Home Director (via remote attendance).
Others Present:
Chairman Schafer called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum. Chairman Schafer presented the minutes from the April 5, 2021 regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Johnston/Chung to approve the minutes from the April 5, 2021 regular meeting.
Motion carried. Roll Call Vote. All members present voted yes including Chairman Schafer.
Ms. Jessica McKnight Health Department Administrator presented the Health Department’s monthly reports to the Committee. Ms. Johnston asked about including figures of children who are eligible to receive the vaccine with the overall numbers of individuals who have received the vaccine. Ms. McKnight stated they had recently received further information on different age groups and eligibility to get vaccinated and agreed beneficial to include information. Ms. Chung asked if they have plans to encourage individuals to get vaccinated as demand decreases and if decrease is from people not coming back for the second vaccination. Ms. McKnight stated IDPH is starting a campaign to encourage second doses. Ms. McKnight indicated they felt convenience was a factor and are working to make easily available by working with schools, other groups, setting up drive-through clinics and extending hours. She also reminded them that the mass vaccination site is open to the entire state. Ms. Schafer asked if some of the numbers reported regarding individuals who did not get second dose could be attributed to individuals who went to a different location for their second dose. Ms. McKnight stated she felt numbers are actually individuals not getting the second dose. Ms. McKnight went over reasons some are not wanting to get the vaccine including feeling sick, and feeling they are protected enough. She stated that getting COVID can be worse than possible side effects of the vaccine and the vaccine provides even more protection against COVID. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any further questions, hearing none, she thanked her.
Ms. Terri Edens, McLean County Nursing Home Administrator presented her report to the Committee. Ms. Johnston thanked her for information provided and asked if they had been working on an ACO with CARLE since it transitioned from BroMenn Advocate. Ms. Edens indicate they had been working on meeting requirements needed for an ACO. Mr. Martin asked about status of Blue-Ribbon Panel goals. Ms. Rodriguez indicate they had a couple of virtual meetings but some of the momentum on goals for the facility came to a halt as they focused on infection prevention during COVID. Ms. Rodriguez stated they had revisited some of the items the panel had previously recommended and discussed changes that might need to be made because of COVID. Ms. Rodriguez indicated Ms. Edens and her staff are putting materials together regarding a hospice and memory care wing. Ms. Chung suggested sharing some of the facility activities on social media. Ms. Chung asked for an update on system work at the facility. Ms. Edens indicated work is still moving forward but delays as they wait on different parts. Ms. Chung asked her to confirm work involved both the sprinkler system and electric panels. Ms. Edens confirmed and stated everything is functioning as they do the work. Ms. Schafer asked if they were starting to allow more people to eat together and socialize. Ms. Edens stated they were in the process of changing the process so there are some still dining in their rooms and others are utilizing dining rooms. Ms. Edens stated
Ms. Metsker for the definition of an MDS position. Ms. Edens stated the MDS is an RN who does the assessments of all residents and provides reports that determine reimbursement received per resident. Ms. Metsker asked if that person had resigned or if it was a contract position. Ms. Edens indicated individual resigned and the Director of Nursing was handling until they could find a replacement. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any further questions or comments, hearing none, she thanked her.
Ms. Rodriguez indicated that Ms. Suzanne Scott, Adult Detention Facility was working the floor but her monthly report was in the packet. Ms. Rodriguez let the Committee know hired a new RN which would help with staffing. Chairman Schafer lost connection. Ms. Rodriguez asked if there were any questions regarding Adult Detention. Hearing none, she asked Vice Chair Bloomfield to assist with the meeting until Ms. Schafer could re-join.
Mr. Jason Tabb, Juvenile Detention Facility present his report to the Committee. Mr. Tabb drew attention to a change in the numbers presented in his report. Vice Chairman Bloomfield asked if there were any questions, hearing none, she thanked him.
Ms. Camille Rodriguez, County Administration presented for action a request to approve an Amended Resolution Establishing the Basis for Calculating the Private Pay Rate. Ms. Rodriguez indicate this was to update the 25 year old method used to figure the private pay rate. Ms. Metsker asked about impact to the budget. Ms. Rodriguez indicated past method would provide a rate that was much higher than other facilities in the area. She stated the approach proposed would be to gather information from other facilities and provide information to the Committee and Board for their decision on the rate. Ms. Metsker asked them to confirm this would be more market based. Ms. Rodriguez confirmed.
Health Committee Minutes
Motion by Johnston/Beer to recommend approval of an Amended Resolution Establishing the Basis for Calculating the Private Pay Rate.
Motion Carried. All members present voted yes including the Chairman.
Ms. Rodriguez provided information on CNA salary adjustment request. She stated it has been challenging to fill CNA positions and against the Blue Ribbon panel suggestion, they have to utilize agency staffing to meet care requirements. She stated after research it was determined our rates are about $5.00/per hour less than other local facilities. She stated noted that while there is a national struggle to keep these positions filled, McLean County tends to have more of a challenge. Ms. Chung asked them to include BACC as another connection in the community for possible employees. Mr. Martin asked how many CNAs they needed. Ms. Rodriguez indicated they need to hire at least 13. Mr. Martin asked how this would impact the budget. Ms. Rodriguez stated even taking into consideration benefit costs this would be a savings for the County when compared to cost for agency staffing. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any further questions, hearing none she thanked her.
Chairman Schafer asked if there was any other business to come before the Committee, hearing none, she reminded the Committee the next meeting would be Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
Chairman Schafer presented for approval the bills for the Board of Health with a prepaid total of $471,361.96.
Motion by Bloomfield/Chung to approve the prepaid bills for the Board of Health as presented.
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote – all members present voted yes including the chairman.
Chairman Schafer presented the bills for the Developmental Disability Board for approval with a prepaid total of $53,647.14.
Motion by Johnston/Bloomfield to approve prepaid bills for the Developmental Disability Board as presented.
Motion carried. Roll Call Vote. All present voted yes including the Chairman.
Chairman Schafer presented for approval bills for Jail Medical and JDC Medical with a prepaid total of $32,171.79.
Motion by Chung/Beer to approve prepaid bills for Jail Medical and JDC Medical as presented.
Motion carried. Roll Call Vote - all present voted yes including the Chairman
Chairman Schafer presented for approval the Nursing Home bills with a prepaid total of $272,911.80.
Motion by Bloomfield/Martin to approve prepaid bills for the Nursing Home as presented.
Motion carried. Roll Call Vote - all members present voted yes including the Chairman.
Chairman Schafer asked if there was any additional business to come before the Committee; hearing nothing, she adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p.m.
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