McLean County Health Department Committee met Dec. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Health Committee of the McLean County Board met at 4:00 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center Building 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, IL.
Members Present: Chairman Susan Schafer, Members: Randall Martin, Sharon Chung, Elizabeth Johnston, Catherine Metsker and Hannah Beer
Members Absent: Member Lyndsay Bloomfield
Other Members Present: None
Staff Present: Ms. Cassy Taylor, Interim County Administrator; Ms. Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; and Ms. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary; Mr. Don Knapp, McLean County State’s Attorney
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Tim Wiley, Nursing Home Director
Others Present: None
Chairman Schafer called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Chairman Schafer presented the September 16, 2021 special meeting, October 14, 2021 special meeting, November 1, 2021 regular meeting for the Health Committee approval.
Motion by Chung/Martin to approve September 16, 2021 special meeting, October 14, 2021 special meeting, November 1, 2021 regular meeting minutes for the Health Committee.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Schafer confirmed there were no members of the public to speak.
Chairman Schafer noted that Ms. Jessica McKnight, Health Department Administrator was not present, but her report was in the packet and asked if there were any questions that staff might be able to answer. Ms. Johnston asked if Ms. McKnight could let her know if she had any information on the supply issues for treatment medications for COVID. Ms. Taylor indicated she would pass the question along to Ms. McKnight.
Mr. Tim Wiley, Nursing Home Administrator presented for action a Laboratory Services Agreement between OSF Healthcare System d/b/a OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and County of McLean d/b/a McLean County Nursing Home. He indicated he felt they would receive better service through this provider than the provider they were currently using.
Motion by Martin/Chung to recommend approval of a Laboratory Services Agreement between OSF Healthcare System d/b/a OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and County of McLean d/b/a McLean County Nursing Home.
Motion Carried. Members Martin and Johnston Abstained. Chairman voted.
Mr. Wiley presented for action a request to approve Client Service Agreement with ShiftKey, LLC and McLean County. Mr. Wiley noted he felt they would get better agency services through ShiftKey. Ms. Johnston asked about fee schedule. Mr. Wiley noted Schedule 2 provided rates they would pay but noted they would not pay for recruiting. Mr. Wiley provided example of savings with Shiftkey. Ms. Johnston asked if he had figured total possible savings. Mr. Wiley indicated he had not as he was not sure of the staffing amount that would be utilized. Ms. Metsker asked if the agreement prohibited the County from hiring agency staff permanently. Mr. Wiley stated most agencies require 6 months full time for a buy-out, but if there is a good relationship some agencies will work to negotiate terms.
Motion by Martin/Johnston to recommend approval of Client Service Agreement with ShiftKey, LLC and McLean County.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Wiley presented for action a request to approve a Rehabilitation Services Agreement with Symbria Rehab, Inc. He indicated was a renewal and they were happy with services provided.
Motion by Johnston/Metsker to recommend approval of a Rehabilitation Services Agreement with Symbria Rehab, Inc.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Wiley presented the monthly report for the Nursing Home and indicated they are working on a three-pronged employee, customer and fiscal responsibility approach to improvements at the facility. He provided example of putting a more robust plan in place to get money owed to the facility. Ms. Johnston asked if higher closing rate this month was in response to Serenity Lane. Mr. Wiley indicated both rehab and hospice have contributed to those numbers. Mr. Wiley went over how they figure closing rate. Ms. Johnston also noted good report from families on Serenity Lane. Ms. Schafer asked if hospital referrals were only from local hospitals. Mr. Wiley indicated it included other hospitals and noted some referrals from hospitals were for rehab services.
Ms. Taylor presented on behalf of Ms. Scott her monthly report to the Committee. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any questions; hearing none, she moved to the next item on the agenda.
Ms. Schafer noted Mr. Jason Tabb, Juvenile Detention Facility was not present, but his report was in the packet. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any further questions; hearing none, she moved to next item.
Ms. Taylor indicated staff had nothing for the Committee this month. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any questions for Ms. Taylor; hearing none, she thanked her.
Under Other Business: Chairman Schafer reminded the Committee the next meeting would be Monday, January 3, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Ms. Schafer then discussed possible change to regular Health Committee meeting schedule and noted she had talked to Member Barnett about a possible change to the Property Committee meeting time and putting Health Committee at 5:30 p.m. on first Thursday. She noted they would keep January and February meeting times as noted on the current agenda but would revisit topic next month
Chairman Schafer presented for approval bills for Jail Medical and JDC Medical with a prepaid and fund total of $34,066.75.
Motion by Beer/Johnston to approve bills for Jail Medical and JDC Medical as presented.
Motion carried.
Chairman Schafer presented the bills for the Developmental Disability Board for approval with a prepaid and fund total of $15,298.50.
Motion by Chung/Metsker to approve bills for the Developmental Disability Board as presented.
Motion carried.
Chairman Schafer presented for approval the Nursing Home bills with a prepaid and fund total of $281,819.21.
Motion by Chung/Beer to approve bills for the Nursing Home as presented. Motion carried.
Chairman Schafer presented for approval the bills for the Board of Health with a prepaid and fund total of $289,004.59.
Motion by Johnston/Beer to approve the bills for the Board of Health as presented. Motion Carried.
Chairman Schafer asked if there was any additional business to come before the Committee; hearing nothing, she adjourned the meeting at 4:24p.m.
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