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August 27, 2021 myhcicon.com ‘Historic’ police reform bill authored by local representative Avon Town Council adds Danville’s Greg Steuerwald builds immense maternity section to consensus for police in an age of distrust handbook, discusses Page 6 remote meetings Page 3 Plainfield council to vote on economic revitalization areas, rezone for new homes Our Page 4 ICONic HRH raises half a million community dollars with gala featuring PAGE 8 private Styx concert Page 12 Relentlessly Dedicated to Safety Whenever you need us, Hendricks Regional Health is here for you. Find care now at ThisIsHendricks.org. Riddhi Trivedi, MD August 27, 2021 2 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Larrison Want to Advertise? 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The next scheduled meeting is 7 p.m. Aug. 26, 6570 E. U.S. 36. The ICON will report on this meeting in the next issue. As of Aug. 9, Hendricks Regional Health announced that in accordance with CDC WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved the final reading of an ordinance that amended the employee handbook. guidelines, all patients and visitors age 2 and up, including fully vaccinated people, must wear a mask in any Hendricks Regional WHAT IT MEANS: In 2021 the U.S. Congress adopted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and the Indiana legislature adopted Health facility. the House Enrolled Act 1309, both imposing employers obligations relating to pregnancy. Avon is changing its policy in the Visitors ages 14 and older are permitted in employee handbook to coincide with this change in legislation. The new Pregnancy and Childbirth Accommodation Policy the ICU, enMotion Recovery Care, Childcare states that the town will not discipline or terminate an employee due to pregnancy, will keep confidential files documenting Center, Medical and Surgery Unit daily from 8 accommodation requests and more. a.m.-8 p.m. Two visitors are allowed and must be the same two people each day (interpret- WHAT HAPPENED: The council introduced an ordinance amending rules for buried utilities. ers are not included in the limit). In the pediatric unit, visitation is open for parents/guardians and other visitors when WHAT IT MEANS: Indiana legislature passed House Enrolled Act 1164 that limits the town’s ability to designate underground medically appropriate. and buried utility districts and impose maximum height and separation standards for wireless support structures. The Town of One visitor is allowed in the emergency Avon code needed to be updated to comply with this legislation. department, outpatient areas and physicians offices unless the patient is a minor, then two WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved an ordinance amending rules and procedures for remote meeting participation. are permitted. COVID-positive visitors are not allowed. For more information, visit hendricks.org/ WHAT IT MEANS: This update also coincides with recent Indiana state legislature changes. House Enrolled Act 1437 allows visiting-hours. members to electronically participate in meetings subject to certain limitations. Once this ordinance passes, town council members may participate in meetings remotely, as long as there’s a quorum present in the room, they can be heard by others in the meeting and that meeting is streamed to the public. Town council members can participate electronically for up to two consecutive meetings, not to exceed 15% of meetings per year. Everyone has to meet in person for these exceptions: to adopt a budget, initiate a referendum, establish or increase a fee or tax, exercise the right of eminent domain and others. Relentlessly Dedicated to Safety The safety of our patients has always been our number-one priority. That’s why Hendricks Regional Health is proud to have earned an “A” rating from Leapfrog – the gold standard for evaluating a hospital’s safety. Whether you’re coming in for surgery, a screening, a wellness visit or any other reason, we are relentlessly dedicated to delivering the highest-quality care possible. Whenever you need us, Hendricks Regional Health is here for you. Find care now at ThisIsHendricks.org. Tiffany, RN August 27, 2021 4 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY 317-667-0211 • AutolabUSA.com Plainfield council to vote 10750 E. US Hwy. 36, Avon on economic revitalization FALL OIL CHANGE AC/EVAC & areas, rezone for new homes SPECIAL RECHARGE Compiled by Nicole Davis Lube • Oil • Filter Change SPECIAL Synthetic Blind Motor Oil Only The Plainfield Town Council met Aug. 23 for a regular council meeting in-person and online. The council meets at 6 p.m. for a work session and 7 p.m. for a council meeting on $ 99 the second and fourth Mondays each month at 591 Moon Road. Agendas and meeting $ 20 89 minutes can be found at townofplainfield.com. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 13. 20 (Normally $129.99) Excludes shop supplies, disposal fees, sales tax.