June 26, 2023 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>In attendance:\u00a0 \u00a0Vicki Vaughn (Board Chairperson), Diane Seifert (Member), Jeff Carmen (Member), Christian Lutes, (C.E.O.), Linda Duchon (Interim Administrator \u2013 Zoom), Phil Alt (Contracted Accountant), Rayann Franco (Recording Minutes).\u00a0<\/p>
Guests:\u00a0 Jody Nestich, Matt Newton, Randy Siedell, Deb Green, April Reybuck, Allison Mast, Lauren Salata<\/p>
The meeting was called to order by Vicki Vaughn at 11:10 a.m.<\/p>
Jeff Carmen made the motion to accept the agenda changing the wording in item 9A from infection control survey to wound and fall survey. \u00a0\u00a0Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.\u00a0<\/p>
Jeff Carmen made the motion to accept the monthly board meeting minutes as presented.\u00a0 Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.\u00a0<\/p>
Randy Siedell from Breakthrough reported that the ad campaign is running on three different elements.\u00a0\u00a0 There is display advertising within the thirty-mile radius.\u00a0 The board asked that to be changed to a fifty-mile radius.\u00a0 Randy Siedell will investigate the search locations and make adjustments to recognize Cass County.\u00a0 The board requested that Randy Siedell provide a follow up on the results of all changes.<\/p>
Jodi Nestich provided a recap for the IT conversion over to the county.\u00a0 There was approval for $55,000.00 to cover the cost of new PC\u2019s as well as the cost of configuration and set up for the new PC\u2019s.\u00a0\u00a0 The PC\u2019s have been purchased.\u00a0 An additional $37,000.00 was approved toward updates for the network and firewalls.\u00a0 The goal is to be switched over to the county in August.<\/p>
Deb Green spoke to the Board about the challenges in staffing nurses.\u00a0 She explained that our residents have a higher acuity than those in the past.\u00a0 Options will be investigated including the use of agency provided nurses.<\/p>
April Reybuck reported that masks were no longer required to be worn inside the facility.\u00a0 She also stated that there were 17 cases of parainfluenza earlier in the month.<\/p>
Allison Mast stated she would like to start the Nursing Home Administrator courses in the fall.\u00a0 Lauren Salata stated that she would be interested in pursing a career as a Nursing Home Administrator after she finishes her college degrees.<\/p>
Phil Alt reviewed the check register with the board members.\u00a0 Diane Seifert made the motion to accept the checks issued in April for the amount of $372,453.22 and checks issued in May for the amount of $116,551.72.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.\u00a0 Diane Seifert made the motion to accept the direct payments for April for the amount of $243,532.42 and direct payments for May in the amount of $186,441.24.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/p>
Phil Alt presented the quarterly financials noting that there was over two million dollars in reserve cash.\u00a0 Diane Seifert made the motion to accept the financial report as presented.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/p>
Phil Alt recommended that the private pay rate be increased from $390.00 per day to $415.00 per day effective October 1, 2023.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen made the motion that the private pay rate of $415.00 be effective starting October 1, 2023.\u00a0 Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.\u00a0 A letter will be sent to all residents\/families at the beginning of July notifying them of the upcoming change.<\/p>
Rayann Franco stated that the facility was awarded a grant from HPS.\u00a0 This grant will help cover the cost of a new online menu program for the residents.\u00a0 Rayann Franco explained that we were the first on the list for the Michigan Works grant which will pay for the costs of employees to get training in the medical field.\u00a0 There is a small stipend and an emergency fund that will also be available for those participating in the program.\u00a0 Rayann Franco stated that she was working with Linda Duchon on the SECA grant which was awarded earlier in the year.\u00a0 Rayann Franco reported that she will be applying for a life enrichment grant for the facility through the State of Michigan.<\/p>
Phil Alt explained that the business office had not replaced the Account Analyst position and that an ad has been put on Indeed for a Director of Finance.\u00a0 The primary duties of this position will be duties that Phil Alt currently performs in the absence of the Account Analyst.\u00a0 Rayann Franco\u2019s new title will be Director of Quality and Corporate Compliance.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen asked for a job description for this position.<\/p>
Jeff Carmen reported that there were some reviews on Google Reviews that were not supportive of the facility.\u00a0 He asked that these be investigated.<\/p>
Rayann Franco reported that there were no corporate compliance investigations. \u00a0\u00a0An audit was done regarding psychotropic medications.<\/p>
Linda Duchon reported that the State cleared the facility of all citations related to the annual survey as well as the survey related to\u00a0 the life and safety codes.\u00a0 She reported that there was a survey for wounds and falls.\u00a0 There were no concerns of non-compliance during this survey.<\/p>
Linda Duchon stated that four people attended the MCMCFC\/MAC conference in June.\u00a0 There will be four people attending a Life and Safety Conference in July.\u00a0 There will be a MCMCFC\/MAC conference in October, a DON conference in October and a Financial Conference in November.<\/p>
Christian Lutes reported that the search for a new administrator continues.\u00a0 Creative Financial Staffing has a fee of 30% of the annual salary to search for an administrator.\u00a0 Christian Lutes stated he met with Don Haney regarding recruiting for a new administrator.<\/p>
Christian Lutes stated that fifty-two new chairs were purchased from a local church at the low cost of $29 each.<\/p>
The board reviewed the resolution for establishing authorized signatories for MERS contracts and service credit purchase approvals.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen made the motion that the positions of C.E.O. and Board Chairperson be the Authorized Officials.\u00a0 Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.\u00a0 An LPN asked for approval to purchase service credit.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen made the motion to allow the employee to purchase service credit.\u00a0 Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/p>
Linda Duchon provided a summary of the retreat held on May 2, 2023.\u00a0 She explained that both challenges in the industry and goals were discussed.<\/p>
Linda Duchon stated that Jennifer Holwerda approached the facility about a new program addressing addiction housing assistance.\u00a0 The facility was able to provide her resources to help with her program.<\/p>
Christian Lutes reported that he has been approached by staff members inquiring why other county entities have twice as many paid holidays as the facility.\u00a0 Some county entities have fourteen paid holidays.\u00a0 CCMCF has seven paid holidays.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen requested a comparison of the amount of vacation time, earned time off, paid holidays, comp time, etc. be presented at the next board meeting.<\/p>
Christian Lutes stated that the facility provided staff with a hot dog meal and a facility t-shirt to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.\u00a0 A member of the community donated pizzas for staff as well.<\/p>
Jeff Carmen suggested that the Board meet two times per month.\u00a0 The next meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2023.<\/p>
Jeff Carmen made the motion to adjourn the meeting. \u00a0\u00a0Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 The meeting adjourned at 2:58 p.m.<\/p>
Respectfully submitted by:<\/p>
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