2010-02-08
Berlin VNA Nursing Board
February 8, 2010
Room A – 7:00 p.m.
Present: D. Pindar, B. Luddy, N. Baccaro, P. Alkas, J. Clark, P. Bobrowski,
S. Lyons, E. Frederick, L. Colella and C. Kuehn.
Excused: B. Constantine, L. Williams, M. Chapman and R.Goldberg, M.D.
Absent: M. Aresimowicz
Call to Order
President Luddy called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Audience of Citizens
None
Minutes
A motion was made by P. Alkas to approve the minutes of January 11, 2010, seconded by
S. Lyons.
Those voting in favor:
D. Pindar, B. Luddy, N. Baccaro, P. Alkas, J. Clark, P. Bobrowski, S. Lyons
and E. Frederick
President’s Report
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There are two new members appointed to the Board of Directors – Linda
Williams and Marianne Chapman. Both were unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
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B. Luddy introduced Cindy Kuehn, RN the new Clinical Supervisor to members.
The members introduced themselves and their background.
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B. Luddy will contact the Berlin Citizen for an article on the new management
staff of the Berlin VNA.
Treasurer’s Report
None Presented
Administrator’s Report
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L. Colella discussed staffing – staff illnesses. A new Clinical Supervisor, Cindy
Kuehn has been hired and has started her orientation.
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Staff are in the midst of working with Oasis-C – the new Medicare assessment
tool along with the new PPS program – Prospective Payment System. The PPS
software was not available for implementation until January 26 which left
Medicare cases outstanding until the program was available. The cases then were
able to be completed but delayed the billing process. L. Colella reviewed with
members the importance of the Oasis tool on how it affects patient outcomes,
agency income and referrals. Additional staff education will be needed and will
be looked into for staff assistance.
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C. Kuehn will be attending a two day Oasis-C training session.
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Two competency sessions are being set up for the nurses– Wound Care and
Cardiac – both will also incorporate questions relating to the Oasis-C.
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The delay in Medicare billing does not reflect the true month’s financial activity.
A transfer of funds from medical services to the physical therapy line item was
completed to sustain payroll in that account. The demand for client’s requiring
physical therapy is still present.
Supervisor’s Report
None Presented
Nominating Committee
N. Baccaro presented the slate of officers for the year as follows:
Bernadine Luddy – President
Pam Bobrowski – Vice President
Bob Constantine – Treasurer
Paul Alkas – Secretary
A motion was made by E. Frederick to appoint the slate of officers as presented and this
was seconded by J. Clark.
Those voting in favor:
D. Pindar, B. Luddy, N. Baccaro, P. Alkas, J. Clark, P. Bobrowski, S. Lyons
and E. Frederick
Old Business
None Presented
New Business
None presented
A motion was made by P. Bobrowski to adjourn the meeting.
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Those voting in favor:
D. Pindar, B. Luddy, N. Baccaro, P. Alkas, J. Clark, P. Bobrowski, S. Lyons
and E. Frederick
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Next meeting is schedule for March 8, 2010.
Submitted by,
Dori Dyer
Commission Secretary