HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 02/11/1987SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
February.11, 1987
Members Present: Ruby Lynch, Joe Campanella, Nancy Luttrop, Arlene Simon,
Sam Rosenthal, Mildred Arnold, Yetta Rollin, Roxa ne Smock, Patty Raco-Wunsch
Members Absent: Phillip Simon —D«/�N .9�,O�;
Guests: Ruth Bollinger
Kelly Ohlson
I. Call To Order
Meeting was called to order by chairperson Joe Campanella. Joe introduced
our guests Ruth Bollinger who is with the Area Agency on Aging, and also
working on the Senior Task Force Committee. Also attending was Kelly
Ohlson our liaison with City Council.
II. Reivew of Minutes
Motion was made by Joe to approve the minutes as read. Motion was seconded
by Nancy and all approved with Pat abstaining due to not attending the
last meeting.
III. Review of Highlights of 1986-87
The board reviewed the handout listing the accomplishments of the board
that will be presented to City Council.
IV. Old Business
- At ouClast meeting Tara Zelany asked the board to assist the V.I.P.S.
Program with better outreach for Seniors by offering suggestions to the
action plan for senior ¢nvolvement. Some suggestions outlined by the
board were.
- Lack of time to volunteer
- People not feeling as though they are seniors
- Recognition for volunteers
- Provide a "Men's Club" for early retirees so.they can become more
involved
- Contact industries that are runninq pre -retirement programs
- Provide bus advertisements
- Contact University retirees.
- Sam contacted the two taxi services in town concerning the possibility
of senior discounts. Currently both taxi services are operating on
temporary permits which prohibit them from giving discounts, but both
rG f parties were interested in the idea after they get their perminent
license.
Nancy will be speaking with Rick Ensdorf from the City Transportation
department to see what has been on some of issues the board was con-
cerned with.
- Tara Zelany form YIPS liked the feedback from the board on suggestions
that could involve seniors. They would like to see the "Mens Club"
idea get established. The new elementary school would be able to
provide a possible luncheon idea. The board thought Pat Long would
be interested in helping to put this together.
- There is a current survey on Senior Transportation being done in the
City.
- Sam informed the board that he will be accepting a full member position
on the board.
- Sam reported on the status of the two taxi services in regards to
senior discounts. There was a motion to write a letter to the PUC
from the Senior Board in support of the discounts. The motion was
seconded and Joe will draft a letter to be signed by all members at
our next meeting.
V. Speakers
Jessica Saberstone - Discharge Coordinator Poudre Valley Hospital
Ann Carter - Discharge Facilitator
Jessica and Ann gave the board an overview of the philosophy of
discharge planning, that being the smooth transition from Hospital
to long term care facility or home.
Discharge Planning has always been a valuable componet in the Hospital
system, but became more so when the retrospective payment plan switched
to prospective payments.
The attempt being made in Poudre Valley Hospital Discharge Planning is
to educate all persons in their role in discharge, that is is not just
limited to the social worker. All individuals will become accountable
for the events in a patients admission through discharge.
Ann is currently working with staff nurses on all floors to educate
them in their role with discharge. They will better be able to assess
all the patients needs prior'to discharge. Jessica and Ann are both
working extensively to educate the community, doctors and everyone
who plays a role in the patients needs. In this way they are attempting
to bridge the gaps of communication that have taken place.
In regards to too early of a discharge that at times have possibly
happened, Jessica expressed that ultimately it is the doctors decision
to discharge. They must be medically ready for discharge. When
Medicare payments are exhausted and the patient is not medically ready
to leave, then the remaining balance is the responsibility of the
patient. Jessica recommended that if a patient feels that they are
being discharged to early then they should take it upon theirselves
to speak with the doctor of their concern.
Jessica and Ann welcomed all input from anyone regarding their areas
of concern and have expressed that they will keep the board abreast
of new changes that will be taking place.
VI. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 3:30
Respectfully Submitted,
PRW