Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met May 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
The regular stated meeting of the East Central Regional Human Rights Authority (HRA) was called to order at 3:00pm on Thursday, May 18th, 2023, at the State Office Building Conference Room A, 2125 South First Street, Champaign, IL 61820.
ROLL CALL
Present: Jim Jones, Sandra Dixon, LaVeda Weidner-Cravens, Ingrid Wheeler, Paulette Brock, Janet Manning and MaCaylynn Gant
Absent: Adam Casario and Dan McCarthy
Staff: Lara Davis
Guests: Mary Auth and Larry Fisher
Lara Davis stated that there was a quorum present.
Lara Davis read the confidentiality statement reminded everyone that personally identifiable information should not be presented in public meetings to protect the privacy of those persons with disabilities on whose behalf the HRA conducts investigations.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mary Auth is a former board member who is re-applying.
Larry Fisher is with CCAR Industries.
COMMUNICATION:
2023 mandatory trainings are available on OneNet and due by September 2023. In July we will vote for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary.
MINUTES
The March 2023 HRA Board Meeting Minutes were reviewed. Jim Jones motioned that the minutes be approved. LaVeda Weidner-Cravens seconded, and the motion carried.
New Business:
A. Ratifications:
23-060-9014 (developmental Center) Complaint: Inadequate treatment including inappropriate restriction of rights. Complaint alleges the individual got into an altercation with three staff members and the staff would not allow the individual to use the telephone to report the allegation. Allegedly, staff retaliated against the individual and would not allow the individual to go to the vending machine even though the individual had money. Additionally, the complaint alleges staff removed the individual's personal television from her room for unknown reasons. Allegedly, the individual and guardian were not issued any rights restrictions. Paulette Brock made a motion to accept the ratification. The motion was properly seconded by Sandy Dixon. Motion carried
B. New Complaints:
23-060-9009 (Hospital) The complaint alleges the individual was adınitted to the hospital for three days and the physician refused to discharge the individual upon request. Allegedly, the doctor told the individual he could hold the individual and that he would be transferred to a psychiatric hospital in Chicago. Additionally, the complaint alleges the individual had 1 on 1 supervision and was not allowed to leave his room. The complaint alleges the individual requested the phone number for advocacy agencies and the hospital staff refused to provide any information or phone numbers. Paulette Brock made a motion to not accept the complaint due to lack of release. The motion was properly seconded by LaVeda Weidner-Cravens. Motion carried.
23-060-9011 (Hospital): The complaint alleges the individual was transferred to the behavioral unit of the hospital without an explanation of what was occurring. Allegedly, the individual was not explained his rights and staff attempted to get the individual to sign voluntary admission papers. The complaint alleges the day after admission, the individual was handed the involuntary petition filled out by a physician that never met with or treated the individual. Additionally, the complaint alleges the hospital gave the individual 6 shots of medication without the consent of the individual. Jim Jones made a motion to not accept the complaint due to lack of release. The motion was properly seconded by Janet Manning. Motion carried.
23-060-9013 (Nursing Home): The complaint states the guardian has four individuals that reside at the facility. Allegedly, the facility failed to notify or include the guardian in all four individual's treatment plans and decisions. Allegedly, the guardian has requested a copy of all individual's treatment plans for almost a year but still has not been provide a copy. The Complaint alleges the guardian is not invited or notified about treatment plan meetings. Allegedly, the facility is allowing two of the individuals to sign medical consents instead of contacting the guardian to obtain consent. LaVeda Weidner-Cravens made a motion to accept the complaint, The motion was properly seconded by Janet Manning. Motion carried.
23-060-9015 (Community Day Program): The complaint alleges the individual is displaying inappropriate behaviors while at his community day service program for unknown reasons. Allegedly, the guardian was not notified of the behaviors. The complaint alleges guardian tried to investigate what may be causing these behaviors however staff are not providing the guardian with requested information. Allegedly, the facility director has advised staff not to speak with the guardian and reprimanding any staff that does provide the guardian with information. Sandy
Dixon made a motion to accept the complaint, The motion was properly seconded by Jim Jones. Motion carried.
23-060-9016 (Hospital) The complaint alleges the individual was voluntary admitted into a psychiatric hospital, however the individual did not have the capacity to consent. Allegedly, the individual has no memory of agreeing to be admitted or signing the paperwork. Allegedly, the individual was not explained her rights or the admission process. The complaint alleges upon discovering she was being admitted into a psychiatric hospital, the individual requested to be transferred to a hospital closer to her home, but the facility refused the individual's request. LaVeda Weidner-Cravens made a motion to accept the complaint, The motion was properly seconded by Sandy Dixon. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
LaVeda Weidner-Cravens made a motion to enter executive session at 3:15pm. Pursuant to Section 120/2 (c) (4) and (10) of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 20), Section 3955/10 of the Guardianship and Advocacy Act (20 ILCS 3955) and Section 110/5 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (740 ILCS 110); the motion was seconded by Sandy Dixon and carried. The purpose of the closed session was to discuss confidential aspects of cases. The HRA returned to open session at 3:41pm having taken no action in closed session. Executive minutes were recorded.
A. Draft Report:
23-060-9005 - Shapiro - Jim Jones motioned to approve the draft report. The motion was properly seconded by Paulette Brock. Motion carried.
23-060-9008 Pavilion LaVeda Weidner-Cravens motioned to approve the draft report. The motion was properly seconded by Sandy Dixon. Motion carried.
23-060-9012 - Ingrid Wheeler motioned to approve the draft report. The motion was properly seconded by Sandy Dixon. Motion carried.
B. Case Closures:
22-060-9007 - OSF - Paulette Brock moved to close the report and make the report apart of the public record. The Motion was properly seconded by LaVeda Weidner- Cravens. Motion carried.
C. Other Business
None
ADJOURNMENT
Jim Jones motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was properly second by LaVeda Weidner-Cravens. Motion carried
Lara Davis adjourned the meeting at 3:43pm
https://gac.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/gac/press/documents/minutes/2023/EC052023Minutes.pdf
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