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9 <br /> 1 worked so hard to pay everything and support them. She said she wants them to have a <br /> 2 permanent place to live that they can call a home. <br /> 3 <br /> 4 A motion was made by Commissioner Greene and seconded by Commissioner Fowler to <br /> 5 close the public hearing. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 8 <br /> 9 The Board transitioned to a Work Session. <br /> 10 <br /> 11 4. Discussion on Possible Merging of Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> 12 and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> 13 The Board discussed the possibility of merging the Adult Care Home Community Advisory <br /> 14 Committee (ACHCAC) and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee (NHCAC) into one <br /> 15 committee. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 BACKGROUND: Over the past few years, it has become increasingly more difficult to recruit and <br /> 18 train qualified applicants for both the ACHCAC and NHCAC. During the pandemic, both <br /> 19 committees became inactive given the tight restrictions on entering facilities, and the required <br /> 20 training provided by the State was paused and has not resumed to date. This reality has impacted <br /> 21 attracting and training new potential volunteers/appointees. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 It should be noted that both Committees continue to be led by very active Committee Chairs, <br /> 24 Shade Little for ACHCAC and Vibeke Talley for NHCAC, who along with their fellow members <br /> 25 have invested significant time and resources to serve the needs of the public. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> 30 Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to all positions. Autumn Cox is the <br /> 31 Regional Ombudsman assigned to Orange County through the Triangle J Council of <br /> 32 Governments (TJCOG). Prior to any appointment, Autumn Cox vets applicants. If a qualified <br /> 33 applicant is selected, that individual must attend State mandated training and must pass the <br /> 34 course before being recommended for appointment. There is an initial one-year training term, <br /> 35 with subsequent eligibility for three additional two-year terms. The Committee works to maintain <br /> 36 the intent of the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights for those residing in licensed adult care <br /> 37 homes. The members of this Committee also promote community involvement and cooperation <br /> 38 with these homes to ensure quality care for the elderly and disabled adults. The members of the <br /> 39 Committee make visits to facilities at least once per year. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> 42 Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to all positions. Autumn Cox is the <br /> 43 Regional Ombudsman assigned to Orange County through the Triangle J Council of <br /> 44 Governments (TJCOG). Prior to any appointment, Autumn Cox vets applicants. If a qualified <br /> 45 applicant is selected, that individual must attend State mandated training and must pass the <br /> 46 course before being recommended for appointment. There is an initial one-year training term, <br /> 47 with subsequent eligibility for two additional three-year terms. The Committee helps to maintain <br /> 48 the intent of the Residents' Bill of Rights, promotes community involvement and provides public <br /> 49 education on long-term care issues. The members of the Committee make visits to facilities at <br /> 50 least four times per year. <br /> 51 <br />