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change. Any changes should go into effect July 1. Carmelita will keep us apprised of the changes and any concerns that may develop. Report from the Department on Aging, Mary Fraser The Direct Care Worker award ceremony will take place 4:30- 6:OOpm on May 26th in the Ballroom at the Passmore Center so family and friends can attend. There were 42 nominees (27 last year). Three graduates from Project Engage selected the winners in Five categories: Client impact, Going the extra mile, Leadership, Longevity, and Rising Star. There will also be an overall "Direct Caregiver of the Year." This is a nice opportunity to reward persons that perform this special work. There will be a presentation with a focus on Long -Term Care that shows a documentary highlighting other LTC options from Thailand and the Netherlands. The goal is to discuss the LTC options here and elsewhere? Other Community Updates, Yvonne Mendenhall Yvonne is liaison to the Advisory Board on Aging. She spoke about the Orange County Long - Term Care Collaborative that has been working on an initiative called the "The Comfort Zone" which focuses on palliative care. Seven LTC providers are participating and sharing ideas with one another in an effort to enhance the well -being of their clients /residents. Yvette Missri will begin recruiting friendly visitors for residents in our facilities. New Resolution Proposed, Jack Vogt Jack submitted updated version of "Committee Resolution on Voting by Residents in Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Care Homes in Orange County." The resolution passed unanimously. This will be distributed to us via email for disbursement to our facilities. Jack plans to share this with the Nursing Home CAC for them to adapt and use for their own purposes as they see fit. Visitation Reports • Crescent Green (5/13/16) — approved • The Stratford (5/13/16) — approved • Brookdale at Meadowmont (5/12/16) — approved • Carol Woods (5/12/16) — approved • Carillon (3/31/16) — approved • Villines (3/31/16) — approved with edits recommended. Deb will email to committee for final review. Other Items of Note Committee approved Max's motion to forward two recommendations for appointment to the committee. Adjournment Upon completion of its business, the Committee voted to adjourn at 5:15 p. m. Minutes submitted by Deborah Stewart, Secretary.