AGING AND LONG TERM CARE COMMITTEE
Monday, August 11, 2008
County Administrative Center – Room 3220
10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Plesha, Ann Fisher, Audrey Kader, Andrea Richmond, Jerry Sebranek, Brad Pfaff (arr @10:03)
MEMBERS EXCUSED: John Medinger, Margaret Wood
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
GUESTS & STAFF: Pam Semb, Pete Eide, Noreen Holmes, Kelly Kramer, Steve O’Malley, Cheryl Stephen
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Committee Chair Plesha called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Richmond/Kader to approve minutes of July 7, 2008. Motion carried unanimously; Medinger and Wood excused; Pfaff absent.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Kader/Richmond to accept the following consent agenda items:
· Commission on Aging minutes of July 1, 2008
· Blood Drive at Hillview on August 19th
· Volunteer Picnic at Hillview at noon, August 20th
· Annual Meeting of Mississippi Valley Health Services on August 20th
· Appreciation Letter re: Person Centered Care at Lakeview
· Ripples & Waves – Lakeview Newsletter
Motion carried unanimously; Medinger and Wood excused; Pfaff absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None requested.
AGING UNIT
Noreen Holmes, Aging Unit Director, gave an update on each of the following:
Update on Find a Ride – Gunderson Lutheran is very much interested in the Find-a-Ride Program; they will distribute the 800 contact number. The Aging Unit has ordered 5,000 magnetic Find-a-Ride business/contact cards.
RFP for 2009 MiniBus Service – contracted services will be ending at year-end, so the Aging Unit will issue RFP’s in August for MiniBus Service.
RFP for 2009 Bulk Food Delivery – same as above - for bulk food delivery.
Update on 5310 Vehicle Sale – Sold two older vehicles for $526 each for a total of $1,252; these dollars will go back into the Transportation Fund.
2009 STRAP Grant Application – Distributed information relating to scope of services, purpose, project timeline and 2009 enhancements. The purpose is to implement an 800 contact phone number, expand rural service and improve transportation coordination in rural areas. For 2009, plan to improve transportation coordination in the rural Mindoro area, and offer free fares for those needing rides for job interviews; may also have links on the website for other share-ride/car-pooling programs.
Additional Information re Aging Friendly Community Tour – September 23 from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - tour for those interested in challenges and opportunities of aging population; how “aging-friendly” is La Crosse? Cost is $15 which also includes lunch.
UPDATE ON MISSISSIPPI VALLEY HEALTH SERVICES (MVHS)
Pam Semb noted the upcoming Annual Meeting of MVHS scheduled for August 20. In addition, she distributed MVHS financial/accounts receivable information from January-June 2008. Revenue is far ahead than what was projected for 2008, which was $250,000. For the first 6 months of 2008, total net revenue to La Crosse County is $411,837. Steve O’Malley noted it as great success for Lakeview.
RESOLUTION RE APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT/CERTIFIED PUBLIC EXPENDITURE PROGRAM FOR COUNTY NURSING HOMES
MOTION by Sebranek/Fisher to approve the resolution. Noted that payments for FY 2008 were already made to Hillview and Lakeview; the resolution supports a legislative change requiring the State of Wisconsin to pay county and municipal nursing homes at least $37.1 million annually under the supplemental payment program, and also encourages the development of a plan to return all revenue generated from county nursing home losses to counties over a 5-year period. Motion carried unanimously; Medinger and Wood excused.
DISCUSSION ON MASTER PLAN AND ASSISTED LIVING FOR LAKEVIEW
Pam noted Lakeview staff is not planning any type of new buildings for 2009. She did note that Human Services has indicated their interest in using Lakeview and/or staff for Chapter 51 holds – as a detention facility. It would be a revenue generator for Lakeview while at same time reduce expenses for Human Services. It’s only in the preliminary discussion stages; will bring more information back to the committee at a future date.
DISCUSSION ON MASTER PLAN AND ASSISTED LIVING FOR HILLVIEW
Pete introduced Kelly Kramer, Hillview’s Assistant Administrator and Manager for Carroll Heights. In addition, Pete distributed information relating to benefits of an assisted living on the Hillview campus. From January-June 2008, 16 residents left Hillview for assisted living, including 4 from Carroll Heights. Receive 2-3 calls weekly inquiring about assisted living – many are under the assumption that Carroll Heights is an assisted living facility. After some discussion, general agreement by committee members to continue pursuing the assisting living option for Hillview campus. Steve O’Malley noted justification and cost effectiveness are key.
UPDATE ON MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENTS
Pete noted President Bush wanted to cut Medicaid reimbursements by 3% and the federal legislature actually increased Medicaid reimbursements by 3.1-3.4%. Good news! Informational.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
None requested.
NEXT MEETING
Monday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m.
MOTION by Sebranek/Richmond to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously; Medinger and Wood excused. The meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m.
Disclaimer: The above minutes may be approved, amended or corrected at the next committee meeting.
Cheryl Stephen, Recorder