SVTC-LHRC Minutes

Draft Southside Virginia Training Center-Local Human Rights Committee Minutes August 8, 2007 – 1:00 P.M. Building 1, Conference Room B

Attendance: Margie Tuck, Michelle Johnson, Carrie Caine, Absent: Rogers Henry, Rosezelia Roy Pamela Waitkus, James Pulliam, Lee Ann Binger

Others: Beverly Garnes, Human Rights Advocate, James O. Bowser, Jr., Regional Advocate, Lucy Coleman, OHQC Designated Investigator, Dr. John Holland, Facility Director, SVTC, Kathryn Rovinski, Director of Nursing, Jason Yang, Psychologist, Scott Taylor, Psychologist Clinician, Amy Poe-Phillips, Psychology Clinician, Zachary DeVore, VOPA Representative, TOPIC/AGENDA DISCUSSION/MOTIONS RECOMMENDATION/ACTION FOLLOW-UP Call to Order: The meeting of the Local Human Rights Committee was called to order by Michelle Johnson, Chairperson. Michelle Johnson welcomed Pamela Waitkus to the LHRC and each person present was introduced and gave a brief background.

Public Comments Michelle Johnson announced the public comment period and invited individuals to come forward to address the committee.

Minutes: A motion was made and passed to approve the July 11, 2007 Minutes were approved. minutes. Motion was carried.

“A motion was made and passed that the Local Human Rights Committee go into Closed Session pursuant to the Virginia Code 2.2-3711 for the protection of the privacy of individuals and their records in personal matters not related to public business”. Neuroleptic Drug The Medical Subcommittee reviewed and reported on 11 Joint Programs submitted for review were Programs: Neuroleptic Drug and Behavior Support Programs and 15 approved. Medical Protective Restraints Devices. Report was given by Carrie Caine, chairperson of the subcommittee.

Restrictive Plans: Unit Psychologist, Jason Yang, Scott Taylor and Amy Poe- Five programs were submitted and Phillips, presented four Restrictive Programs which contained four programs were approved. The individualized summaries of the Behavior Treatment Plans fifth program was not presented due (BTP). to the absence of the psychologist. The case for PJ was deferred until the September 12, 2007 meeting. Abuse Allegations: The Facility Director reported on eight abuse allegation. The The abuse cases presented by the findings and disposition of these cases were discussed. Facility Director were accepted. Formal Complaints: None

Roll Call: Return to Open Session: Upon reconvening into open session, the Local Human Carrie Caine - yes certified Rights Committee certified that only public business matters Michelle Johnson – yes certified lawfully exempted from statutory open meeting Margie Tuck - yes certified requirements and only public business matters identified in James Pulliam – yes certified the motion to convene the Closed Session were discussed in LeAnn Binger – yes certified Closed Session. Carrie Caine – yes certified Pamela Waitkus – yes certified Summary:  Neuroleptic Drug Programs – A motion was made and unanimously seconded to approve the programs submitted for review. Motion was carried.

 Restrictive Program: - A motion was made and The case for PJ was deferred until unanimously seconded to approve the programs September 12, 2007 LHRC meeting. submitted for review. Motion was carried.

 Abuse /Neglect Allegations - A motion was made and properly seconded to accept abuse allegation reports presented to the LHRC by the Facility Director. Motion was carried.

Old Business:  Resident Affairs – Health, No. 36: Suicide Prevention The committee deferred taking any Guidelines action until September 2007 meeting.

 Letter to the Commissioner regarding specific circumstances Letter is deferred until September surrounding case #12 will be provided to the LHRC 2007 meeting. members by the chairperson.

 The Abuse & Neglect Awareness Committee Newsletter (ANAC) provided by Southside Virginia Training Center – July 2007.

Policy Review  Resident Affairs – Personal, No. 20: Designation of Legally Policy approved. Authorized Representative

 Resident Affairs – Personal, No. 22: Funeral/Memorial The committee deferred taking any Arrangement. The committee recommended including action until September 12, 2007 the final rites survey form to the policy. meeting pending revisions by the facility. New Business:  Received SVTC Seizure Clinic Schedule

 Received SVTC Neuro-Psychiatric Clinic Conference Schedule for August 2007.

 LHRC member unexcused absences and removal was discussed. A motion was made and passed to send a letter to the committee member regarding absences and to inquire of the intent to remain on the committee. Facility Liaison  Attended a training seminar at Pamplin Park for Update: adjunct faculty with guest speaker - Hixon

 A new position, Regional Community Support Center/Planning Center Program Coordinator (RCSC/PCP) was funded and established at SVTC.

 August 29, 2007, the Recreation Department will sponsor a Beach Blast at SVTC.

Advocate’s Update:  The Advocate provided the committee with a copy of the draft Human Rights Regulations that is in the Governor’s office awaiting approval. The regulations will go into affect 30 days after they have been signed.

 The Advocate informed the committee of the 2007 LHRC/SHRC Seminar scheduled for September 13-14, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Select Koger South Conference Center; Richmond, VA.

Adjournment: Having no further business to discuss, a motion was made and passed to adjourn the meeting. The next LHRC meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in Building 1, Conference Room B.

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SVTC-LHRC Chairperson: Date:

SVTC-LHRC Secretary: Date:

Last printed 8/10/2007 2:38 PM