GACSB BOARD MEETING –Thursday, february23rd, 2017
AGENDA TOPIC / DISCUSSIONS
CONCLUSIONS

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARDS, INC. (GACSB)

Board Meeting MINUTES

ThursDAY, february 23rd, 2017 – 11:00 AM

georgia state capitol Room216 – atlanta, Georgia

VOTING MEMBERSHIP ATTENDANCE
X- Denotes Attendance
Chair – Gail Macrenaris, View Point Health / X / Middle GA – Judi Davis
X / Vice Chair – Lowell Williamson, Unison BH / X / New Horizons – Andrea Winston
X / Advantage - Oliver J. Booker / New Horizons – Walter Rosso
Advantage - Frusanna Hayes / X / Oconee – Tyrone Evans
X / Aspire - Kay Brooks (Dr) / Oconee – Emily Davis
Aspire – Evera Moye / X / Ogeechee - Amy Tribble
X / Avita – Cindy Levi / Ogeechee – Deborah Martin
X / Avita - Joe Hirsch / Pathways - Jade Benefield
Clayton - Aundria Cheever (Dr) / Pathways - TBD
Clayton – Najeebah Butler / X / Phoenix Center –Deborah Kinlaw
X / Cobb/Douglas –Bryan Stephens / X / Phoenix Center – Ken Pritchard
Cobb/Douglas –W. Wyman Pilcher III / X / Pineland - June DiPolito
X / DeKalb –Dr. Joseph Bona / X / Pineland – Armenda Barnes
DeKalb – Alecea Quintyne / River Edge - Shannon Gordon
Fulton – Charles Releford (Delegate) / River Edge – Ray Bennett
X / GA Pines – Heather Hatchett / X / Unison BH – Dr. Glyn Thomas
GA Pines – Donnie Baggett / Serenity - Charles Williamson
X / Gateway – Mark Johnson (Dr) / Serenity – Lonnie “Jim” Showman
Haralson – Melody Harpe / X / South GA –Dr. Jaymal Patel
X / Highland Rivers - Melanie Dallas / South GA – James Hill
Highland Rivers- Judge Allen Wigington / X / View Point Health – Jennifer Hibbard
X / Lookout Mountain - Tom Ford (Dr) / X / Nelson Mullins- Charles (Chuck) Clay, Consultant
Lookout Mountain - Dwaine Lovingood / X / Nelson Mullins – Logan Fletcher, Consultant
X / McIntosh Trail – Mike Hubbard / X / GACSB - Mike Scribner, Consultant
X / McIntosh Trail – Susan Craig / X / GACSB - Robyn Garrett, Consultant
Middle Flint – Beth Regan / X / GACSB - Josiah Conrad, Consultant
Middle Flint - Susanne Roquemore / X / GACSB - Lyly Trinh, Consultant
X / Middle GA - Denise Forbes

Guests: Commissioner Judy Fitzgerald – DBHDD; Commissioner Frank Berry – DCH; David Sofferin – DBHDD; Robert Dorr – DBHDD; Barbara Nader-Sims- Georgia Collaborative ASO; Jessica Wilhite- Georgia Collaborative ASO; Anna McLaughlin- ASO; Advantage – David Kidd; Advantage – Patti Knick; Aspire – Babs Hall; Aspire – Michael Fowler; South GA – Cindy Vickery; Avita – Kent Woener; Clayton – Bernie Bowmaster; DeKalb – Renee Dryfoos; Highland Rivers – Chantel Adams; Lookout Mountain – Rick Solmon; Lookout Mountain – Ben Mason; New Horizons – Valerie Bowden; New Horizons – Lynn Campbell; Phoenix – Mike Fowler; Unison – Patrick Simmons; View Point Health – Beauty Baldwin; View Point Health – Col. Donald Pinkard; View Point Health – Derek Singleton; View Point Health – Doreen Williams; View Point Health – Lynette Howard; View Point Health – Shayne Nolden; Consumer Parent - Widget Richards

DISTRIBUTION: Agenda, 01/19/17 Minutes, 01/17Financials, CY17 & 18 Schedule, 2017Exchange Flyer, CSB Day Schedule, 2107 Legislative Talking Points

  1. Call to Order
/ Lowell Williamsoncalled the meeting to order at 11:01am; welcomed members/guests and read the Preamble. June DiPolito introduced Rep. Don Hogan who voiced his support of the CSBs and his intent to continue supportingservices to individuals in need. Lowell Williamson then introduced Rep. Katie Dempsey who was joining the group following the passing of a House Resolution designating February 23rd, 2017 as CSB Day at the Capitol. She presented the Resolution to the membership and departed following the members’ appreciation for her continued support.
  1. Agenda Approval
/ Dr. Glyn Thomas moved to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by Tyrone Evans, carrying without dissent.
  1. Minutes Approval
/ Melanie Dallas moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Dr. Tom Ford, carrying without dissent.
  1. DCH & DBHDD greetings
/ Commissioner Judy Fitzgerald introduced her DBHDD team members: Jeff Minor, Chief Operating Officer & David Sofferin, Director of Public Affairs. She shared her excitement that with Commissioner Berry’s transition ito DCH leadership there will be an advancement of department’s synergy; including the CSBs within said team. It is her intent to have CSBs lead as Georgia’s Safety Net into the future; being collaborative, transparent, and accountable.
Commissioner Frank Berry introduced Andrew Johnson who is also a member of DCH now.He introduced Lisa Marie Shekell, Office of Communications and Legislative AffairsDirector. His leadership team will be reviewing the administrative burdens to all providers; hoping to breakdown many of the barriers. He will be working within his department to have staff see things differently; with CSBs meeting more of their team members. There is discussion of his leadership teams viewing the hospital’s SNIF units and the Community Service Board’s Crisis Units so that they can understand things that are occurring on the ground level. DCH is a compliance and regulatory agency but he believes they should rely on the community experts and determine funding as well as how to uphold accountability. He noted a piece of the legislation that focuses on accountability is partly due to his belief that those in need also deserve the respect and dignity, and a high quality place to live. He will not be accepting it as an administrative oversight. He congratulated the members on the Resolution and felt in part that it was due to the partnership with DBHDD. He hopes that in the coming year, DCH will be included with that partnership.
  1. georgia Collaborative Aso Presentation
/ Barbara Nader-Sims introduced herself as the new CEO of the ASO. She indicated that there might be issues that cannot be addressed locally but still wants to locally build the trust between their team and CSBs. She wants to know the issues and first address the issues that are affecting not only BH providers, but all providers.Then take the high level issues and break them down into the issues such as provider enrollment and denial codes so that they are made a priority. Although in the business for 27 years, she has not always been on the behavioral health side; providers are their first commitment.She has prepared a handout for the membership. Barbara’s current focus will be on provider enrollment, introducing Jessica Willhite, Provider Relations Manager. They have held meetings with DBHDD and DCH to look at the process for efficiency and gaps. One agency they will be meeting with is Avita so that they can identify and document issues as well as find resolution. Every item within the packet is considered priority, especially authorizations. There are no longer claims or authorizations on hold; as of end of business yesterday. There are other system enhancements that are in cue. In the mean time they have placed work arounds. Beacon will be asking agencies to volunteer for workgroups. She asked for members to watch the next 30 days to see resolution to the other issues that have occurred. They will be offering trainings; looking at processes. She has reviewed the available resources and they currently have individuals in training. She asked members to reach out with any questions or comments. Lowell Williamson thanked Barbara and the Beacon Health team for sponsoring today’s lunch.
  1. Legislative update
/ Chuck Clay first thanked the members for the great turn out. The 28thdaywill be Cross Over Day. Rather than going over the various legislation that might not move forward he will focus on possible items that might slide through via amendment, substitute, or conference committee. The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights, HB206, has not moved but the Bill’s author has indicated there is no opposition; it will definitely move forward. HB 77 & HB 75 that mandates CSBs, without budget cost, to coordinate with schools how to recognize and provide on the spot treatment. HB300 has not moved as of yet. He has spoken to Elizabeth Newcomb on the Transport Bill; Robyn added that the language had intent to bring individuals to the nearest emergency receiving facility, which would include Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU); it is being asked that the language be updated specifically to list hospitals. There are various Opioid Bills which Chuck believes will be merged at some point. SB89 would allow immunity; records to be erased with the affidavit of a physician; it will not likely proceed. It does not appear the CON, the creation of surgical centers, will proceed. SB41, Bill regarding durable medical equipment license requirement by the Pharmacy Board. The Bill expanding Marriage, Family, and Therapy authority does not appear that it will proceed forward. The House has passed the Budget and it is now in the Senate Appropriations. Chuck has spoken to both Chairs of the Committee but they have not shown any change in the Budget.SB81 has not passed and Chuck suspects that significant changes would need to be made.
  1. nominating committee report
/ Lowell Williamson indicated that he, Jennifer Hibbard, and Dr. Mark Johnson will be completing the report in time for presentation to the members during the March 9th Board meeting. He noted that the remaining Committee reports will also be presented in March.
  1. Financial Report
/ Mike Scribner provided the association’s financial update; Dr. Glyn Thomas moved to accept the financials. Motion seconded by Bryan Stephens, carrying without dissent.
  1. Executive Director’s Report
/ Robyn thanked Chuck, Logan, and Josiah for working with Rep. Dempsey on the CSB Day Resolution. She asked that members take many pictures with their legislators.She presented to the membership the proposed remaining meeting schedule for CY 17 & 18 so that members may vote on in March. She reported that lunch will be served in the CLOB 505; wrapping-up around 1:30pm to head to the Sloppy Floyd for the meeting with DHDD.
  1. ADJOURNMENT
/ Members were reminded the next meeting will be held on March 9th, 2017 in the River Edge BHC Assembly Room at 10:00AM. With no Board or Public comments, Lowell Williamson adjourned the meeting at 11:51am.
Vice Chairperson: Lowell Williamson / Recorder: Lyly Trinh