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