Mount Rogers Community Mental Health
MOUNT ROGERS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTES
May 3, 2016
The Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee met on Tuesday, May 3, 2016at the Tremough Building in Wytheville, Virginia.
MEMBERS PRESENT:MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ms. Chris BirdMs. Mary Coulson
Ms. Judy BurkettMs. Elizabeth Moore
Ms. Loretta Evans
Ms. Pat McClane
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mr. Shane Ashby
Ms. Ashley Bennett
Ms. Dona Blair
Ms. Connie Carpenter
Mr.Chris Felts
Ms. Wendy Gullion
Ms. Joan Harmon
Ms. K. J. Holbrook
Mr. John Lovill
Ms. Kim Stafford
Ms. Cathy Surratt
Ms. Christy Taylor
Ms. Rita Viars
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Judy Burkett,Chairperson, called the meeting to order.
II. INTRODUCTIONS
Each individual gave an introduction and the organization affiliation.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were presented at the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee meeting.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Several additions to the agenda were made to include Mount Rogers Community Services Day Support Services affiliation to the LHRC; PACT Services relocation and the 1stQuarterly Report from the Mount Rogers Community Services Board.
Ms. Pat McClane moved to approve the revised Agenda of the Mount Rogers Local
Human Rights Committee, as presented. Ms. Chris Birdseconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2, 2016MINUTES
Ms. Loretta Evans moved to approve the February 2, 2016 minutes of the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee as presented and seconded by Ms. Pat McClane, which passed unanimously.
VI.REPORTFROM REGIONALADVOCATE
Ms. Wendy Gullion reported on behalf Ms. B. J. McKnight and announced that the proposed Human Rights Regulations are pending state approval. Additionally, upon finalization of the newly proposed Human Rights Regulations, Ms. Gullion will conduct a PowerPoint presentation of the new regulations to the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee at the regularly scheduled LHRC meeting on August 2, 2016.
Ms. Gullion announced that Ms. Jennifer Kovack has been hired to fill the position vacated by Ms. Nan Neese, State Human Rights Regional Advocate, and will be based in the Roanoke area. Ms. B. J. McKnight will continue to be the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Regional Advocate.
VII. REVIEW GUIDELINES
- Life Center of Galax – Ms. Dona Blair presented the Administrative Discharge Policy Guidelines for the Life Center of Galax for the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee review and approval.
MOTION: Ms. Chris Bird moved to approve the Policy Guidelines for the Life Center of Galax, as presented.
Ms. Loretta Evans seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
B. Mount Rogers Community Services Board – Ms. K. J. Holbrook presented Safety is Key Guidelines for the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit for the Mount Rogers Community Services Board for the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee review and approval.
MOTION: Ms. Chris Bird moved to approve Safety is Key Guidelines for the Mount Rogers Community Services Board, as presented.
Ms. Pat McClane seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
C. Life Center of Galax – Ms. Dona Blair presented the Patient Handbook
for the Life Center of Galax for the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee review and approval.
MOTION: Ms. Pat McClane moved to approve the Patient Handbook for the Life Center of Galax, as presented.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Chris Bird, which passed unanimously.
VIII. EXTENDED AFFILIATION
A. Mount Rogers Community Services Board
- Youth and Family Services: Addition of Counseling Site– Ms. KJ Holbrook presented a request to extend the current affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for the addition of Out-patient Counseling Services at the Saltville Medical Center, 308 West Main Street, Saltville, VA 24370 upon confirmation and approval bythe Licensing Specialist.
- Youth and Family Services: Addition of Therapeutic Day Treatment Services – Ms. Wendy Gullion presented a request to extend the current affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for the new location for Therapeutic Day Treatment Services at Carroll County Alternative Education Center, 205 Oak Street, Hillsville, VA 24343. The location will serve middle school and high school students from surrounding counties who need an alternative education setting.
MOTION: Ms. Loretta Evans moved to accept the request to extend affiliation to the Mount Rogers Community Services Board for the addition of two new site locations for Out-patient Counseling Services and the Therapeutic Day Treatment Services, as presented.
Ms. Loretta Evans seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
3. ID Services – Mr. Shane Ashby presented a request to extend the current affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for the following three Sponsored Residential Providers effective upon license approval by the Licensing Specialist:
Richard Gallagher
33016 Cranberry Road
Woodlawn, VA 24381
Dennie Russell “Rusty” Hull
1691 Skyview Drive
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
Angela Dixon
210 Courtland Circle
Galax, VA 24333
Ms. Shane Ashby presented a request to extend the current affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for the following Supervised Living Facility that will transition to a Sponsored Residential home:
Nevada Martin
2147 Airport Road
Hillsville, VA 24343
MOTION: Ms. Pat McClane moved to accept the request to extend affiliation for Mount Rogers Community Services Board for the additional site locations and the transition of one facility to a Sponsored Residential home, as presented.
The Committee unanimously agreed to accept the notice for adding the site locations and the transition to a Sponsored Residential home.
Mr. Shane Ashby presented a request to extend the current affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for the following three Group Home Providers upon license approval by the Licensing Specialist:
Appalachian Residential Services
290 South 7th Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Avila Residences
372 Live Oak Lane
Galax, VA 24333
Country Retreat
2758 Scratch Gravel Road
Marion, VA 24354
MOTION: Ms. Loretta Evans moved to accept the request to extend
affiliation for the Mount Rogers Community Services Board for the
Group Home Providers, as presented.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Chris Bird, which passed
unanimously.
Mr. Shane Ashby presented an official notification effective February 17, 2016, that the current affiliated Sponsored Residential Provider has relocated to a new residence:
Kristen Mayes
6581 Pipers Gap Road
Galax, VA 24333
MOTION: Ms. Pat McClane moved to accept the notification of the
re-location of the Sponsored Residential Provider, as presented.
Ms. Chris Bird seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
B. Felts Supports for Living, LLC - Mr. Chris Felts presented a request to extend the current affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee to add the following three new Sponsored Residential homes:
Kenley and Sunny Noel
826 Keller Lane
Marion, VA 24354
Donna Burnette
200 Alderman St.
Galax, VA 24333
Ashley Spangler
238 Lyons Circle
Hillsville, VA 24343
C. Felts Support for Living, LLC - Mr. Chris Felts presented a notification to the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for the re-location of one Sponsored Residential Home to the following address effective July 1, 2016:
Ellen “Jane” Choate
1551 North Main Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
MOTION: Ms. Pat McClane moved to accept the request to extend
affiliation for Felts Support for Living, LLC for three additional
SponsoredResidential homes and the notification to relocate one Sponsored Residential Home, as presented.
Ms. Loretta Evans seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
IX. RE-LOCATION OF SERVICES
Mount Rogers Community Services Board – PACT Services – Ms. Wendy Gullion
notified the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee of the address change for the PACT Services to the old Wytheville Clubhouse facility in Wytheville, Virginia.
MOTION: Ms. Pat McClane moved to accept the relocation of the
Mount Rogers Community Services Board PACT Services, as
Presented.
Ms. Chris Bird seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Ms. Wendy Gullion notified the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee that based on the new Waiver Re-Design community-based Day Support Services will be added through the Wythe/Bland IDC, Smyth County IDC, and the Twin County IDC locations. The services will provide individuals with an opportunity of community engagement and community coaching designed to support individuals to build skills that could support individuals to be involved in the community engagement.
MOTION: Ms. Loretta Evans moved to accept the notification of the Day Support Services of the Mount Rogers Community Services Board, as presented.
Ms. Chris Bird seconded the motion, which passed unanimously
X. AFFILIATION’S CONCLUSION
Mr. Shane Ashby presented a notification to conclude affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for the following Sponsored Residential Home Provider effective April 13, 2016:
Tammy and Charles Copeland
340 Fox Run
Galax, VA 24333
MOTION: Ms. Loretta Evans moved to accept the notification for Mount Rogers Community Services Board to conclude affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee, as presented.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Pat McClane, which passed unanimously.
XI. 1st QUARTER REPORTS AND 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
A. Life Center of Galax – Ms. Dona Blair presented the 1st Quarter Report and 2015 Annual Report for the Life Center of Galax.
B. Positive Options in Living – There was no representative from Positive Options; therefore, the reports will be pended until the next scheduled LHRC meeting.
C. Mount Rogers Community Services Board – Ms. Wendy Gullion presented the 1st Quarter Report for Mount Rogers Community Services Board.
D. New River Treatment Center – There was no representative from the New River
Treatment Center; therefore the reports will be pended until the next scheduled
LHRC meeting.
E. Twin County Regional Hospital – Ms. Connie Carpenter presented the 1st Quarter Report for the Twin County Regional Hospital.
F. Felts Supports for Living, LLC – Mr. Chris Felts presented the 1st Quarter Report for the Felts Support for Living, LLC.
MOTION: Ms. Pat McClane moved to accept the 1st Quarter Reports and the 2015 Annual Report, as presented.
Ms. Chris Bird seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
XII. FOIA TRAINING
Ms. Wendy Gullion conducted the Virginia Freedom of Information Act training for the members of the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee and interested providers. All members received a hard copy of the Freedom of Information Act guidelines for future reference.
XIII. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Judy Burkett moved that the Local Human Rights Committee go into closed session pursuant to VA Code 12VAC35-115-110(18c.)for the implementation of any behavioral treatment plan involving the use of restraint or time out and pursuant to VA Code 2.2-3711.A (4) for the purpose of protecting the privacy of individuals in personal matters not related to public business namely to conduct an interview with a Local Human Rights Committee applicant
A. PBS Plan Presentation – The PBS plan was presented by Ms. Ashley Bennett including consideration for identified restrictions.
MOTION: Ms. Judy Burkett moved to accept one of the restrictions that was presented in the PBS Planand requested that Ms. Bennett attend the August LHRC meeting to provide additional information on the remaining restrictions that were presented.
Ms. Pat McClane seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
B. Review of Committee Applications – Ms. Judy Burkett moved that Ms. Wendy Gullion give the membership application of Ms. Chris Bird to Ms. B. J. McKnight to forward to the State Human Rights Committee for action. Ms. Pat McClane seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Upon reconvening into open session, the Local Human Rights Committee unanimously certified that to the best of each Local Human Rights Committee member’s knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempt from statutory open meeting requirements, and only public business matters identified in the motion to convene the Executive Session were heard, discussed, or considered in the Executive Session.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on the motion of Ms. Pat McClane and seconded by Ms. Chris Bird. The motion passed unanimously.
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Ms. Judy Burkett,Chairperson
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