Approved 4/7/08
HUMAN SERVICES
March 17, 2008
Minutes
Members Present: Andy Schor, Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Curtis Hertel, Tim Soule, Mike Severino, Steve Dougan and Board Chairperson Marc Thomas
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jared Cypher, Dr. Sienko, Matt Wojack, Robin Reynolds, Renee Canady, Peggy Roberts, Bob Sheehan and Marcus Cheatham
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Schor at 7:03 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the February 25, 2008 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 25 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Bahar-Cook
Additions to the Agenda: None
Limited Public Comment: None
2. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize Amendment #2 to the 2007-2008 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT #2 TO THE 2007-2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Bahar-Cook
1. Presentations
a. Orientation to the Power of We Consortium – (the Report was distributed at the March 11, 2008 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting)
Dr. Sienko stated the Power of We Consortium (Consortium) is an innovative way to meet specific needs in the community.
(Comm. Bahar-Cook arrived at 7:06 p.m.)
Ms. Roberts provided a brief history of the Consortium. She also explained the purpose of the Consortium. Ms. Roberts further stated the County is very fortunate because the collaboration is unique in this State. The Consortium has eleven different coalitions. The coalitions are displayed on a graphic which was distributed to the Committee. Much of the Consortiums work is done by the coalitions. A twelfth coalition may be added next month to deal with environmental issues.
(Board Chairperson Thomas arrived at 7:06 p.m.)
Ms. Roberts stated the Health Department has been instrumental in providing information to the Consortium. She then reviewed the information contained in the “Indicators of Our Well-Being” which she distributed to the Committee. The Health Care Coverage indicators are going in the right direction. The Greater Lansing Business Index indicators are moving in the wrong direction while the Homelessness indicators are unchanged. Substance Abuse indicators have changed very little during the last three years.
Ms. Roberts stated if any of the Commissioners would like the report disseminated or if they would like someone to speak to a group about the Consortium, she would be happy to help with those matters.
The Committee held a general discussion about the indicators. Comm. Bahar-Cook stated she was surprised that food and hunger issues are not included in the report. Ms. Roberts stated the Consortium is looking at issues where data is available. The Consortium is very concerned about food security. Mr. Cheatham stated he would take this issue back to the data committee. Ms. Canady stated she will take this issue up with the Power of We.
Comm. Severino stated he is amazed that Ingham County’s child abuse and neglect numbers are higher than in Eaton and Clinton Counties. Ms. Roberts explained that Clinton and Eaton Counties have always had lower numbers in these areas. Ingham County’s numbers are higher due to the number of people living in the City of Lansing. Comm. Severino stated he is very impressed with the Power of We report.
Comm. Schor asked if there is a list of the members of the Power of We. Ms. Roberts stated the members are on their web site. Comm. Schor then stated the health care coverage numbers are discouraging. The County has been making great strides with the Ingham Health Plan. Comm. Hertel stated the problem is that poverty is increasing.
b. IMPACT System of Care – Update from Matt Wojack, Project Director of IMPACT – Ingham County System of Care, and Parent of a Client
Mr. Wojack stated the Impact System of Care continues to make great progress. The Court and CMH hold weekly meetings to determine the placement of specific youths. Meetings are also held on a regular basis to determine if a youth’s treatment plan should be modified. At this point, there are fewer kids in residential care. The kids who are in residential care are staying there for fewer days.
Mr. Sheehan stated it is rare for the Court, CMH and DHS to come together to address the needs of the youth. At this time, there are 158 kids in the System. He then distributed Preliminary Evaluation Findings (February – November 2007) to the Committee. He reviewed this information. The numbers are very promising.
Mr. Sheehan stated the Board of Commissioner’s leadership is extraordinary. We appreciate the Board’s continued support of the Impact System of Care.
Comm. Dougan asked about tracking a youth once he/she has graduated from the program. Mr. Wojack stated the longitudinal study will provide specific data over a 36 month period. The period starts when a youth enters the program.
Comm. Dougan asked about the average cost per case. Mr. Wojack stated he will provide that information to the Finance Committee this week. This information will also be provided to the other Commissioners.
2. Health Department
b. Dr. Dean Sienko – Ingham Health Plan Narrative
Ms. Reynolds stated the Ingham Health Plan has contracts with IRMC and Sparrow for urgent care services. Work continues to provide access to specialty care providers. The Ingham Health Plan B has 15,000 members. The goal is to increase the number to 18,000 members.
The Committee held a brief discussion regarding uncompensated care costs. Comm. Severino congratulated everyone involved in these contract discussions.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff