Agenda - 10-25-2022; 15 - Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee – Appointments Discussion

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 25, 2022 Action Agenda Item No. 15 SUBJECT: Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Applications of Persons Recommended Applications of Other Applicants — No eligible applicants at this time Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider appointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee helps to maintain the intent of the Residents' Bill of Rights, promotes community involvement, and provides public education on long-term care issues. The regional ombudsman with Triangle J Council of Governments provides specialized training and support. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) members. REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, House Bill 248 was adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly regarding the training period for pending members of the "Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee". Applicants will be selected from the County's "Applicant Interest List" for a condensed training and, if the applicant successfully completes the training, that individual would be recommended for appointment. Therefore, when an applicant is recommended for appointment, it would initially be for a one year preliminary term and their training will have already been completed. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Vibeke Talley At-Large One Year 12/31/2023 Extension Dr. Carol Kelly At-Large One Year 12/31/2023 Extension