Agenda - 04-22-2021 Virtual Work Session; Item 1 - Volunteer Advisory Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plan Summaries

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9 NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Orange County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Report Period_ January 1, 2020 — December 31, 2020 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Board/Commission Name: Orange County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact information: Shade Little shadekslittle(aD-gmail.com 919-967-7371 Primary County Staff Contacts: Autumn Cox, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Triangle J Council of Governments Kim Lamon-Loperfido, Aging Transitions Administrator, Department on Aging How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? The committee meets in full, four times a year to conduct regular business. Sub-groups conduct quarterly visits to assisted living facilities and make annual visits to family care homes (defined as less than six residents). Information from visits is shared regularly between committee members and the Ombudsman via phone or email. Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. Committee Members are volunteer advocates certified by the State Long Term Care Ombudsman and appointed by the County Commissioners to help maintain the intent of the Adult Care Home Resident's Bill of Rights within long term care (LTC) facilities in Orange County. To assist with this charge, we make official, unannounced quarterly visits to all assisted living facilities and unannounced annual visits to all family care homes in the county. As advocates for the residents, we observe the general conditions of each facility. We also work to establish a rapport with residents and staff and listen to their concerns and recommendations. Findings from our visits are summarized and submitted as official reports as required by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. In addition we advise the County Department of Aging and the Triangle J Ombudsperson about programs or ideas to improve care in our facilities. We also encourage increased community volunteerism and community awareness of the needs of residents in the long term care facilities in Orange County.