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11 <br /> NAME OF BOARD: Orange County Adult Care Home Community Advisory <br /> Committee <br /> Report Period: January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their <br /> boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and <br /> commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to <br /> the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a <br /> supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session and contact information: <br /> Michael Zuber, Chairman <br /> michaelalanzuber@gmail.com <br /> (980) 522-2702 <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: <br /> Janice Tyler, Director for the Orange County Department on Aging <br /> Annie Deaver, Aging Transitions Administrator, Department on Aging <br /> Autumn Cox, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Triangle J Council of Governments <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any <br /> special meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br /> The full committee meets bi-monthly to conduct regular business. Three <br /> subcommittees conduct quarterly visits to assisted living facilities and annual visits to <br /> family care homes (defined as :56 residents). Information is shared regularly between <br /> committee members and the ombudsman via phone or e-mail. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities: <br /> We make official unannounced quarterly visits to each assisted living facility (6 total) in <br /> the county, and unannounced annual visits to family care homes (6 total) in the county. <br /> As advocates to residents, we listen to concerns, understand recommendations, and <br /> work to improve their lifestyle. One purpose of our visits is to foster collaborative <br /> relationships with facility administrators/staff to improve the quality of care. We then <br /> prepare and submit official reports on visits to these facilities as required by the NC <br /> Division of Aging & Adult Services. These reports summarize findings during visits to <br /> facilities, emphasize residents' rights, and highlight concerns with the quality of care. <br /> Additionally, we stay informed about living conditions and services for residents of long <br /> term care ("LTC") facilities. We advise the County Department of Aging and the Triangle <br /> J Ombudsperson about programs or ideas on improving care for residents in our <br />