Health Care Center Committee

DATE: August 3, 2006

PRESENT: Arthur Carlson, Linda Borleske, Henry Netzinger, Paul Endres, Jeanne Leeck, Administrator; and Katie Pope, Personnel Manager. Juli Brandt, ADON; Marty Krueger, County Board Chairman; and Michelle Koehler; Personnel Director were present for a portion of the meeting.

ABSENT: Catherine Horenberger

1. Called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Art Carlson. The open meeting law requirements were met.
2. Motion by Borleske, second by Endres to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
3. Motion by Endres, second by Netzinger to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
   Motion carried.
4. Communications. Paul received word that Supervisor Stoeckmann has asked the Personnel Committee to conduct a closed meeting to discuss a former Health Care Center employee. Meeting is scheduled for August 11 at 8:30 a.m.
5. Public Comment. None.
6. Review and consideration of Resolution for purchase of a Bladder Scanner. Juli explained the bid and the change in state regulations which makes this purchase necessary. One company has exclusive rights to sell the scanner in this area so only one bid was able to be obtained.
   Motion by Endres, second by Borleske to approve the Resolution to purchase the BladderScan.
   Motion carried.
7. Monthly donations. Jeanne reviewed the donations for the month.
   Motion by Borleske, second by Netzinger to accept the donations for the month in the amount of $1,835.70.
   Motion carried.
8. Administrator's Report. Invoice training continues for each department. Care planning process changes are going well. Letter has been sent to the Benefit Club regarding the bus lease. Nursing has developed an over time tracking system. Census is at 103 in the NH and 4 in the FDD Unit. Still looking at the October 1 deadline for closure of the FDD Unit. Are waiting to hear confirmation of the four bed delicensing which will be reflected in bed tax reduction as well as forwarded for the down sizing money. Continuing to work on the budget. A rise in fuel costs is making budgeting very difficult. Kerry is reviewing the FDD labor allocation report and will do the program cost report. Will be coming up with a summary of the cost/savings of the closure of the unit. Looking to replace facility vehicles in the fall. Continuing to work on reviewing and entering all contracts in the county data base. Netzinger expressed concern regarding the billing process and felt the committee needs to be better informed. Chairman Krueger assured the committee that the Controllers office is working to make sure that the business office does not fall behind in billing. Carol is primarily working with the business office and will work on getting appropriate reports to the committee. Controllers office will stay more involved in the business of this facility.
9. Personnel Department Report. Katie reviewed the status of job vacancies and employee recruitment activities that have occurred over the past month. Katie also announced that she has resigned her position and that her last day will be August 15. Netzinger requested more information regarding the grievances and reasons for employee terminations. Michelle indicated that with Katie's resignation there will be changes in the system and reporting procedure. Michelle will handle issues for now. Committee will be informed as well as staff on changes as they are implemented.
10. Continuum of Care update. Committee has received 5 responses to the RFP for an Operational Analysis and are in the process of evaluating each one. Formed a subcommittee to rate the RFP's and will make a decision on which to accept at the August 8th meeting. Committee will then forward the resolution to the HCC Committee to approve at a special meeting to be held on August 15 before the full board meeting. Full board will be voting on the resolution also that evening. Have received back surveys which were sent to area nursing homes for comparison purposes. Will also review those at the next Continuum of Care meeting. Copy of survey information will be provided to members if they wish.
11. Business Office Report. Carol reported that the Melyx system seems to be working fine. Continues to work with staff with the goal of doing as much cross training as possible. Asked the board for the type of report they would find useful. Will work from the previous report and with some changes, work on a more easily understood report.
    Motion by Borleske, second by Netzinger to approve the vouchers in the amount of $101,167.14
    Motion carried.
12. Next meetings: Because of schedule conflicts the next two meetings will be held in the evening at 6:00 p.m. on September 7 and October 5. May look into changing the time permanently to an evening time.
13. Motion by Netzinger, second by Carlson to adjourn.
    Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted: Paul Endres, Secretary