Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met Dec. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Call to Order:
In the absence of chairperson Teri Steinberg, Kori Larson called the regular monthly meeting of the Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region, to order at 4:35 p.m.
Members Present: Kori Larson, Adell Crump, Christy Neal Garcia, and Pat Getchell Members Absent/Excused: Teri Steinberg, Maralea Negron, Maria Reher
Staff Present: Mariah Balaban
The Chair noted that a quorum was not present and that only certain business could be conducted. Kori read the confidentiality statement.
Changes in the Agenda:
No changes were made to the agenda.
New Business:
Case acceptance:
1. 22-100-9006: Landmark of Des Plaines, Skilled Nursing Home. Pat motioned to accept the case, Kori seconded and the motion passed. Christy is assigned member. Complaint summary:
a. Facility refused to accept recipient’s change in healthcare power of attorney; Facility would not let recipient leave to seek medical attention for abdominal wounds, even when the recipient called 911; Provider won’t send the recipient’s records
2. 22-100-9007: Streamwood Behavioral Hospital, Psychiatric Hospital. Pat motioned to accept the case, Adell seconded and the motion passed. Kori is assigned member. Complaint summary:
a. Recipient (minor) was medicated without informed consent of guardian; Kept longer than necessary and kept overly sedated; Provider did not allow sufficient virtual visitation; Provider didn’t discuss treatment or discharge plan with guardian.
3. 22-100-9008: Lake Behavioral Hospital, Psychiatric Hospital. Kori motioned to accept the case, Christy seconded and the motion passed. Christy is assigned member. Complaint summary:
a. provider did not contact designated family member when recipient lacked capacity to participate in treatment planning; Provider ignored transfer requests; facility didn’t provide medical care or Recipient not allowed private or unimpeded phone calls; Provider inappropriately administered emergency medication; Recipient prevented from contacting patient advocate or social worker; Patient rights not posted on unit
4. 22-100-9009: Central DuPage Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatric Unit. Pat motioned to accept the case, Kori seconded and the motion passed. Pat is assigned member. Complaint summary:
a. Provider denied outpatient services with no explanation
Other Business:
A. Open Case Status Updates:
1. 21-100-9011 (Crump – Edward Hospital & Linden Oaks) – reviewing records
2. 21-100-9013 (Chicago Behavior Hospital) – records received
3. 22-100-9001 (Larson; Chicago Behavior Hospital) – Received additional records
4. 22-100-9002 (Reher; Manor Care) – Received policies, reviewing records
5. 22-100-9003 (Steinberg; Amita Hinsdale) – Reviewed records, requested policies
6. 22-100-9004 (Reher; Lake Park Center) – Reviewing Records, requesting policies
7. 22-100-9005 (Larson; Alexian Brothers Medical Center) – waiting on new policies
B. Pat motioned to approve the 2022 HRA meeting schedule, Adell seconded, the motion passed and the schedule was approved.
Comments from the Chairperson:
Adjournment:
Pat motioned to adjourn the meeting. Adell seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
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