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o Signature: Accepted as written. <br />o Carol Woods: Accepted as written with the following concerns: resident safety due <br />inability to reach fallen call bell, but no response from facility desk at 5am; resident <br />had to reach outside the facility to reach someone to assist her. NHA and DON <br />aware and complaint registered with next level. Additionally, unlocked med carts; <br />HIPAA issue (reports with names and care plan information left on common room <br />table). All issues reported to NHA and DON. <br /> <br />• Ombudsman Report (Autumn Cox, Ombudsman) <br />o Visits/Complaints: as noted in above site visit reports. <br />o Leadership training scheduled for October 23, 2019; further registration and content <br />will be forthcoming. <br />o Activity reports due September 20th. <br /> <br />• Department on Aging (Annie Deaver) <br />o New Staff Member: Alison Smith, Transportation Specialist <br />o EngAGE Class: 13 week class for senior leaders will be started this month.. <br />o Aging Advisory Board: Recruitment continues. <br /> <br />• Reminders: <br />o Quarterly Activity Reports Due: Sep 20, 2019 <br />o Quarterly Site Visits due when completed; please provide to both the Ombudsman <br />and Committee Chair <br />o Next meeting: November 5, 2019. <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted: <br />Martha Bell, Secretary