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o Ombudsman Report(Autumn Cox, Ombudsman)—including updates regarding facilities' <br /> staffing, concerns, Covid numbers, Staff and Resident Vaccination Status. <br /> • General Staffing Issues: All facilities in our county continue to report staffing issues <br /> necessitating the use of contract/Per Diem from Staffing Agencies. All are trying to eliminate <br /> the use of agency personnel but have had minimal success to date. <br /> • Committee Applications: Rev Ashburn's application for membership was unanimously <br /> approved. Autumn will forward recommendations to the next meeting of the Orange County <br /> Commissioners. Autumn also mentioned another person of interest had contacted her office <br /> and she would report further at our next meeting. <br /> • Resident and Staff Vaccination Requirements: Autumn addressed a member's question re: <br /> NC vaccination requirements for staff. no requirement for all staff to receive Covid <br /> vaccinations. An Adult Care Home can require visitors and unvaccinated persons to use <br /> appropriate PPE, e.g., mask, but there are no requirements for proof of vaccination. <br /> According to CMS Nursing Home staff must have vaccinations. <br /> • Facility Dashboard Status: The state updates health reporting of Covid incidents for <br /> residents and staff members, usually posted on Fridays. All facilities in our Area have had <br /> continued few staff and number of residents ill and on quarantine. Autumn cautions about <br /> reading numbers because many can be incorrect because of reporting and posting date <br /> requirements. She also mentioned most facilities are doing every two-week testing for Covid <br /> among staff. <br /> o Department on Aging Report (Kim Lamon-Loperfido,AFA Certified Dementia Care <br /> Partner,Aging Transitions Administrator, OC DOA)—including recent and upcoming <br /> program announcements: <br /> • OC Master Aging Plan for 2022—2027—completed, awaiting final approval from the <br /> OC Commissioners. Full copy of the plan can be found at the OC DOA Website. <br /> • Sept 8, 2022, 5p—15 h anniversary Seymour Center celebration—all are welcome. <br /> • Fan and Air Conditioning Operation for Heat Relief: The OC DOA has such items <br /> available for county residents who may be in need. This program has been going well. <br /> Contact is through the OC DOA at the Seymour Center site for those with disabilities and <br /> ages 60+who may need heat relief. <br /> • The Aging Transition Staff—currently undergoing a week-long education program <br /> taught by Teepa Snow, a renowned OT in our area who assists understanding dementia <br /> related topics and techniques. <br /> • SHARP Awards (Orange County Department on Aging and the Senior Health <br /> Advocacy and Resource Partners of Orange County)-nominations are being accepted <br /> for Direct Care Workers to be honored by the County Commissioners open until <br /> November 3, 2022,when awards will be announced. Note the OC DOA Site for further <br /> information. The program has been well accepted since its 2016 beginnings. <br /> Reminders: <br /> 2 <br />