Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
The regular stated meeting of the Metro East Regional Human Rights Authority (HRA) was called to order at 5:09p.m., by Catherine Goebel.
This meeting was held at the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Metro East location. HRA Members Present in person: None.
HRA Members Present via phone: Alice Devaney
HRA Members Present via video: Catherine Goebel, and Andrea Frazier
HRA Members Absent:Jamie Perkhiser, Lou Ellen Ruocco, Denise Bradley Karen Kelly and Denise Caldwell.
Guests: None
Staff Present: Jo Ann (Jodi) Russell-Baum.
INTRODUCTIONS
The coordinator and members welcomed Alice D. to the board.
Catherine Goebel recognized that a quorum was not present.
Catherine Goebel read the confidentiality statement that indicates that personally identifiable information should not be presented in public meetings in order to protect the privacy of those persons with disabilities on whose behalf the HRA conducts investigations.
Catherine Goebel asked for any changes in the agenda. Changes include no draft report to review and the board cannot do the biannual vote on the Executive Meeting Minutes due to the lack of a quorum.
MINUTES
The Open and Executive Meeting Minutes of the stated meeting of December 10, 2020 were reviewed for correction. No changes were noted.
No vote to approve minutes was taken due to the lack of a quorum.
COMMUNICATIONS
Reminder that the SPED devision of the HRA will hold trainings in the new year for any interested members.
NEW BUSINESS
Ratifications
None
New Complaints The HRA considered the following cases for acceptance. 21-070-9008 — memory care facility – adequate and humane care/guardian notification
Case opening was tabled at the December meeting due to the lack of ROI and POA paperwork. A letter was sent to the guardian and no reponse has been received. The HRA will follow up prior to the next meeting.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
None
Unfinished Business
The HRA did not go into closed session due to the lack of a quorum.
Case Progress Reports
17-070-9015 – Alton Mental Health Center – privilege level (report in progress/on hold)
18-070-9006 — Alton Mental Health Center – personal property/restriction of rights (report needs written)
18-070-9007 — Alton Mental Health Center – inadequate treatment/discharge planning (report needs written)
18-070-9008 — Alton Mental Health Center – inadequate complaint/grievance process (report needs written)
19-070-9010 – Aperion Care – improper discharge (site visit needed)
20-070-9003 -- Alton Mental Health Center– restriction of property (on hold)
20-070-9004 – Department of Rehabilitation Services – denial of services (report needs edits)
20-070-9006 – Wood River School District – removal of IEP services (site visit needed)
20-070-9011 – Bria of Belleville – guardian consent (site visit needed)
20-070-9012 — Alton Mental Health Center – court granted visitation and grief services
21-070-9003 — AMHC– restriction of rights (site visit needed)
21-070-9004 — AMHC – adequate and humane care (site visit needed)
21-070-9005 — AMHC – restriction of rights (site visit needed)
21-070-9006 –- SICSS – restriction of rights (site visit needed)
21-070-9007 –- Murray Developmental Center – guardian notification (site visit needed) Draft Report Review
None
Reviews of Provider Responses/Case Closure discussions
None
Motions Regarding Report Approvals
None
Motions Regarding Case Closures
19-070-9007 – Gateway Regional Medical Center – adequate and humane care.
Alice Devaney made a motion to close the case. Andrea Frazier seconded the motion and the motion carried. Additional votes obtained by Denise Bradley and Karen Kelly. Case closure will be presented for ratification at the April meeting.
Other Business
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS and ADJOURNMENT:
The HRA is in need of 1 new board member.
The HRA is looking for additional community outreach opportunities.
We will meet on April 8, 2021 at 5:00pm at Cedarhurst of Bethalto.
Members agreed to adjourn meeting at 5:44 pm.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/gac/Press/Documents/minutes/2021/MetroEast%2002112021minutes.pdf
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