McLean County Health Committee met Sept. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Health Committee of the McLean County Board met at 5:30 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center Building 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, IL.
Members Present: Chairman Susan Schafer, Members: Randall Martin,, Hannah Beer and Beverly Bell
Members Absent: Member Lyndsay Bloomfield, Catherine Metsker and Sharon Chung
Other Members Present: None
Staff Present: Ms. Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Mr. Anthony Grant, Assistant County Administrator; Ms. Julie Morlock Recording Secretary; Ms. Taylor Williams, Assistant State’s Attorney - Civil Division
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Jessica McKnight Health Department; Jason Tabb, Juvenile Detention Center; Diane Hughes, Jail Superintendent; Tim Wiley,
Nursing Home Director
Others Present: Shannon Miller, ACH; Taylor Martens, ACH Chairman Schafer called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Chairman Schafer presented the July 14, 2022, special meeting and August 4, 2022, regular meeting minutes of the Health Committee for approval.
Motion by Beer/Bell to approve the Health Committee’s July 14, 2022, special meeting and August 4, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
Motion Carried. Chairman voted.
Chairman Schafer presented on behalf of Diane Hughes and Jail Medical a request to approve a Mobile Imaging Services Agreement with Biotech X-ray, Inc. Ms. Taylor indicated this was through a vendor so instead of transporting out of jail for x-rays they could be done onsite. She noted this would save money on services, and manpower for the transport, but would also allow the individual in need of x-rays the reprieve of riding in a vehicle.
Motion by Beer/Martin to recommend approval a Mobile Imaging Services Agreement with Biotech X-ray, Inc.
Motion Carried. Chairman voted.
Chairman Schafer presented on behalf of Diane Hughes and Jail Medical a request to approve a First Amendment to the Agreement for the Provision of Health Care to Incarcerated Patients with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. Ms. Taylor noted this was a change to the original contract to include a health administrator as that was the intent with the original document.
Motion by Beer/Bell to recommend approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement for the Provision of Health Care to Incarcerated Patients with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.
Motion carried.
Chairman Schafer presented on behalf of Jason Tabb and the Juvenile Detention Center a request to approve a Memo of Understanding for Counseling Services with the McLean County Juvenile Detention Center. Mr. Tabb indicated this would provide for coverage during vacations and other leaves of absence.
Motion by Beer/Martin to recommend approval of a Memo of Understanding for Counseling Services with the McLean County Juvenile Detention Center. Motion Carried. Chairman voted.
Chairman Schafer asked if there were any questions on the reports presented in the packet for the Juvenile Detention Center; hearing none, she asked if there were question regarding the Jail Medical report. Ms. Schafer asked if this was similar to previous reports. Ms. Hughes indicated they were the same, but ACH has reports generated by their systems so reports would probably change in the next few months. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any other questions; hearing none, she thanked them both.
Mr. Tim Wiley, Nursing Home Administrator presented for action a request to approve a Provider Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with Aria Care Partners for dental services. Ms. Schafer asked if this was a new service. Mr. Wiley indicated this service was in place before under a different name but the contract expired. Ms. Schafer asked about the cost. Mr. Wiley indicated the company bills insurance or Medicaid, so no cost to us. Ms. Schafer asked how often they need to have dental care. Mr. Wiley indicated service fixes partials and dentures, etc. so fairly often.
Motion by Beer/Martin to recommend approval of a Provider Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with Aria Care Partners for dental services. Motion Carried.
Mr. Wiley presented for action a request to approve a Clinical Services Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with Bespoke Psychiatry. Mr. Wiley indicated the agreement they had in place was through a company that no longer provides care in this area. Mr. Wiley stated this is not required but recommended. Ms. Schafer noted she would like to connect someone on his staff with County trauma informed group.
Motion by Beer/Bell to recommend approval of a Clinical Services Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with Bespoke Psychiatry.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Wiley presented for action a request to approve a Business Associate Agreement with LTC Consulting Services. Mr. Wiley indicated they were recommended to assist with receivables and aging accounts. He stated this group works to recover funds owed by government agencies. Ms. Schafer asked how far back they would go. Mr. Wiley stated they were not sure how far back they would go in determining what they are owed. Mr. Martin asked if they knew how far back they could go legally. Mr. Wiley indicate with government agencies you can usually only go back about a year, but he is not sure about private pay as it will depend on different things such as estates still being open. Ms. Schafer asked him to confirm that after this process is completed they would take write off amount to Finance Committee. Mr. Wiley confirmed and noted this service would assist with that process as well.
Motion by Beer/Bell to recommend approval of a Business Associate Agreement with LTC Consulting Services.
Motion Carried. Chairman voted
Mr. Wiley presented for action a request to approve a Rehabilitation Services Agreement: Skilled Nursing Facility with Symbria Rehab, Inc. Mr. Wiley indicated this is the Nursing Home’s current provider and as Symbria was updating their services they wanted to make sure those changes were reflected in our contract.
Motion by Beer/Bell to recommend approval of a Rehabilitation Services Agreement: Skilled Nursing Facility with Symbria Rehab, Inc.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Wiley presented his monthly reports going over stats for the Nursing Home. Including referrals, turn-over and census rates. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any questions regarding the report; hearing none, she asked about the impacted position. Ms. Taylor noted it would be presented to Finance for approval. Mr. Wiley indicated all positions are currently difficult to fill but retention is also difficult. He stated recommendations presented would assist hiring and retaining individuals in the food services and environmental services positions. Ms. Schafer asked if this would align with the salary study. Ms. Taylor confirmed. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any further questions; hearing none, she thanked him.
Ms. Jessica McKnight, Health Department Administrator presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article XI Miscellaneous Code Fees in the McLean County Code for Chapter 216 Food Service. Ms. McKnight indicated Board of Health already approved this 3% increase.
Motion by Martin/Beer to recommend approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article XI Miscellaneous Code Fees in the McLean County Code for Chapter 216 Food Service.
Motion carried.
Ms. Jessica McKnight, Health Department Administrator presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article XI Miscellaneous Code Fees in the McLean County Code for Chapter 310 Sewage Disposal Systems, Water Wells and Geothermal Exchange Systems. Ms. McKnight indicated this increase is automatic per McLean County Code. Ms. Schafer noted Chapter 310 fees and food services fees were frozen during COVID pandemic.
Motion by Beer/Bell to recommend approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article XI Miscellaneous Code Fees in the McLean County Code for Chapter 310 Sewage Disposal Systems, Water Wells and Geothermal Exchange Systems.
Motion carried.
Ms. McKnight presented her monthly report. Ms. McKnight indicated the first case of monkey pox had been reported in the County, so they would be able to receive vaccines. She went over who would be eligible for the vaccine. Ms. Schafer asked about State’s involvement. Ms. McKnight confirmed the State would be handling the information and distribution. Ms. Bell indicated first death from monkey pox in Texas and cautioned how serious this was. Ms. McKnight noted the person who died was severely immune compromised and further noted death from monkey pox is rare. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any additional questions or comments; hearing none, she thanked her.
Ms. Cassy Taylor, County Administrator indicated she had no action items for the Committee. Ms. Taylor provided information on the Carle Mobile Unit. She stated they would take the request to donate ARPA funds to the mobile unit to Executive Committee. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any questions; hearing none, she thanked her.
Ms. Schafer noted Community Mental Health Forum on October 4th. Ms. Schafer noted there would be emails regarding programs and registration.
Chairman Schafer presented for approval bills for Jail Medical and JDC Medical with a prepaid and fund total of $132,187.16.
Motion by Martin/Beer to approve bills for Jail Medical and JDC Medical as presented.
Motion carried. Chairman Schafer voted.
Chairman Schafer presented the bills for the Developmental Disability Board for approval with a prepaid and fund total of $69,728.69.
Motion by Beer/Bell 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 $660,798.34.
Motion by Beer/Martin 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 $271,990.39.
Motion by Beer/Bell to approve the bills for the Board of Health as presented.
Motion Carried. Chairman Schafer voted
Chairman Schafer asked if there was any additional bu
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