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Orange County Nursing Home Advisory Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes February 1, 2022 <br /> 5:30pm,Video Connection via "Teams" <br /> 1. CALL TO ORDER by Vibeke Talley, Chair <br /> o Members Present: Vibeke Talley, Martha Bell, Jackie Podger, Carol Kelly, Stephanie Boswell, <br /> Autumn Cox, Kelly Kester and Kim Lamon-Loperfido, Thomas Hardin <br /> o Members Unable to attend: None <br /> o Thomas Hardin—New Member Background (Mr. Hardin's computer was unable to be <br /> heard, however, he forwarded the following to the committee and its inclusion was <br /> approved by Autumn. "I live in Efland and am originally from Shelby. I am married with two <br /> daughters and 2 grandchildren. My professional life has been spent in the public safety field. I <br /> have served as a fire chief, a police officer and detective, an EMT and I presently own the <br /> National Association of Safety Professionals. I have always had a heart towards the elderly so <br /> that's why I am a part of your organization." <br /> o Guest: Susan Bone, Ombudsman for Durham Area <br /> 2. OLD BUSINESS; Discussion Minutes Jan 11, 2020. Minutes reviewed and approved. <br /> 3. NEW BUSINESS <br /> o Membership <br /> ■ Election of Chair and Secretary_ <br /> ■ Chair: Vibeke agreed to continue serving as chair. A co-chair appointment for when <br /> the Chair is unable to attend meetings was discussed. All members agreed this was a <br /> positive step. At this point Jackie Podger agreed to cochair with Vibeke and will <br /> conduct meetings when Vibeke is unable to be present. Carol Kelly agreed to co-chair <br /> for Jackie during those times when needed, and after Vibeke's retirement from her <br /> position both members agreed to continue in those roles if elected. <br /> ■ Secretary: Autumn learned it will be permissible for Martha to remain as member and <br /> secretary despite her inability to do facility visits for at least the next 6 months until a <br /> family member completes a health condition recovery. In addition, Autumn will submit <br /> a request for a one-year extension of Martha's committee membership because her term <br /> would also be expiring this year. Martha has agreed to continue as Secretary; members <br /> selected her for the role. <br /> ■ Membership Numbers: We are at 7 members (excluding Ombudsman and Dept of Aging <br /> representative; three vacancies. <br /> 4. Ombudsman Report (Autumn Cox, Ombudsman)—including updates regarding facilities <br /> staffing, concerns, Covid numbers, Staff and Resident Vaccination Status. <br /> o General Staffing Issues: Over the past quarter Autumn has spoken with all NHAs in Area J <br /> and visited for follow-up to state surveys. All are having difficulties with staffing. (Much like <br /> our community as a whole). Ombudsman's office representatives suggested the following: <br /> rather than noting the staffing issue and/or noting the general complaints by residents and <br /> family members of"short staff," committee members could pose questions about how the <br /> resident's care was impacted by lesser staff numbers. For example: when a meal may be <br /> served cold, unable to be helped to an activity or missing a previously scheduled appointment. <br /> 1 <br />