Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region met Aug. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
PRESENT: Tara Dunning, Lisa Beam, Janet Shelton and James Bakunas.
ABSENT/EXUSED: Javed Irshad and Diana Braun
STAFF: Jon Burnet Guests:
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region was called to order at 5:41 p.m. by the Springfield Region Chair, Tara Dunning.
It was determined that a quorum was not present but that appropriate business could be conducted. Lisa read the confidentiality statement.
Minutes: Minutes from the June 29, 2021 meeting cannot be approved until the next regular meeting with a quorum.
Communications:
NEW BUSINESS
Ratifications for case acceptance:
None were made without a quorum
Ratifications for report approval/issuance:
None were made without a quorum
Ratifications for case closures:
None were made without quorum
New complaints:
21-050-9009 A town’s police department used excessive force on a man who was in a mental health crisis. The HRA has been watching what develops from his court hearings, which keep being delayed. We have no release. Lisa moved to not accept the case for investigation. James seconded. Follow up votes received.
22-050-9001 The facility relied on a patient’s signature on authorizations to release information when his competence is in question; he has a legal guardian. A release has not been received. James moved to not accept the case for investigation. Lisa seconded. Follow up votes received.
22-050-9002 The facility used false information to petition a resident for involuntary psychiatric admission. We have a release. Lisa moved to accept the case for investigation. Janet seconded. Follow up votes received.
22-050-9003 A facility will not allow vaccinated residents to dine out. The HRA was concerned about recent resurgence of Covid and did not want to pursue. James moved to not accept the case for investigation. Lisa seconded. Follow up votes received.
22-050-9004 A patient’s mother who he designates as his treatment planning support person is not permitted to participate in treatment team meetings. Lisa moved to accept the case for investigation. Janet seconded. Follow up votes received.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The HRA did not enter Executive Session without a quorum pursuant to the Guardianship and Advocacy Act (20 ILCS 3955/21) and the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2) but carried on with appropriate business.
Case progress:
Two cases remain open and we are waiting for the facilities to provide dates and times for interviews.
Reports for acceptance:
21-050-9008 (McFarland MHC) The HRA reviewed the report and had not changes. James moved to accept and issue the report. Lisa seconded. Follow up votes received.
Accept responses, close and publish:
21-050-9003 (Bethesda Lutheran) A response was not required. James moved to close and publish the case. Lisa seconded. Follow up votes received.
21-050-9005 (McFarland MHC) A response was not required but received. James moved to accept the response, close and publish the case. Lisa seconded. Follow up votes received.
Other unfinished business, announcements and comments:
Janet will be taking a year off but graciously recommends to us another person to fill the DD seat. Shakoor joins us again in September.
Adjournment:
Lisa moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Janet seconded.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/gac/Press/Documents/minutes/2021/spfld08102021minutes.pdf
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