June 21, 2022 - Quality Care Board Meeting

Date/time

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 11:00 a.m.

Location

  • Webex
  • Phone (US Toll): 1-312-535-8110 (Chicago) / 1-415-655-0002
  • Event number (access code): 2461 817 1801

Present

 Peter B Neumer, Inspector General; Saul J. Morse, Chairperson; Angela Hearts-Glass, Board Member; JaeJin Pak, Board Member; Shirley Perez, Board Member; Joyce Medley, Administrative Assistant

Called to Order

Meeting called to order at 11:00 am

Approval of Meeting Minutes 

  • April 19, 2022, minutes reviewed
  • Motion to approve the minutes - Shirley Perez
  • Motion Seconded - JaeJin Pak
  • All in favor, No Opposed - April 19, 2022, minutes approved

Bi-Monthly Update on OIG Operations

  • OIG has returned to onsite investigative work. If a facility or agency is on outbreak status, OIG does not go out. The vast majority of OIG's work will be in person.
  • Discussed the challenges of increasing caseloads and filling investigator positions.
  • Preliminary data for the increase in cases and complaints will be provided for review at the next meeting.
  • Peter discussed fostering a relationship with Public Health leadership to share information regarding and investigations at MH & DD facilities.

Update regarding Proposed Rule 50 Amendments

  • Submitted to DHS for internal review.
  • Timelines were discussed.

Administrative Matters

  • .Board members were reminded of required annual trainings

Other Business

  • No other business.

Adjournment 

  •  Motion to adjourn - Shirley Perez
  • Seconded - Angela Hearts-Glass
  • All in favor, no opposed - Meeting adjourned at 12:23pm