Health Care Center Committee

DATE: October 5, 2006

PRESENT: Arthur Carlson, Linda Borleske, Henry Netzinger, Paul Endres, Catherine Horenberger, Jeanne Leeck, Administrator.

OTHERS PRESENT: Michelle Koehler, Carol Gasser and Marty Krueger

1. Called to order at 6:00 p.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 Borleske to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
   Motion carried.
4. Communications. None.
5. Public Comment. Chairman Krueger spoke to the board regarding the WIPFLi presentation. Felt the presentation he and Kathy received was thorough and was very impressed with the professionalism of the WIPFLi staff. The final written report is scheduled to be completed the end of October. He will set up a special county board meeting for the results to be presented, hopefully the second week in November.
6. Jeanne indicated that budget requests regarding position eliminations have been adjusted to more easily accommodate any changes that may come from the organizational analysis. Instead of actual positions it will be a dollar amount that needs to be met from staffing changes. Members indicated that as suggestions are studied and changes made there will be changes in revenue/expenditures. Some changes may be made immediately while others may be made at a later time. Chairman Krueger asked for a report explaining the costs associated with not having a county-owned HCC. Committee indicated that the last Continuum of Care Committee had compiled such a report which could be updated.
7. Monthly donations. Jeanne reviewed the donations for the month. The Benefit Club purchased a blanket warmer recently. We expect an accounting from them before the end of the year to report to this board. Motion by Endres, second by Borleske to accept the donations for the month in the amount of $90.00.
   Motion carried.
8. Administrator's Report. Jeanne indicated that the last resident on the FDD Unit has been temporarily moved to the nursing home awaiting placement. After the last few beds are surrendered we will be eligible for the downsizing money. Vendors will be coming out next week to meet with some managers regarding outsourcing of services. This is a part of the WIPFLi study. We are working at keeping our census at around 110. Continues to review contracts of major providers. Currently working on the food service provision. We are expecting state survey at any time.
9. Personnel Department Report. Michelle reviewed the status of job vacancies and employee recruitment activities that have occurred over the past month.
10. Business Office Report. Carol reported that the business office functions are continuing to move forward. Technical support person from Melyx is here to set up the Medicare Advantage billing as well as provide more training in other areas. Working towards goal of having department heads enter own AP vouchers. Continues to work with staff to do as much cross training as possible and also is compiling a list of staff duties. Paul asked about approving the amount which is used to pay wages and benefits as they do in Human Services meeting. Carol will check on that. Motion by Netzinger, second by Endres to approve the vouchers in the amount of $122,376.13
    Motion carried.
11. Continuum of Care update. Next regular meeting is scheduled for October 10. Kathy is working on the RFP for hiring of an architect etc. Also will follow up with survey information and where the group may want to visit.
12. Next meeting: November 2 at 9:00 a.m.
13. Motion by Borleske, second by Netzinger to adjourn.
    Motion carried.

Repectfully Submitted: Paul Endres, Secretary