2012-03-12
BERLIN VNA NURSING BOARD
MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 2012
ROOM A – 7:00 P.M.
Present: B. Luddy, R. Constantine, J. Clark, P. Bobrowski, L. Williams, D. Muszynski, C. Kuehn,
L. Colella and Dr. Chorzepa.
Excused: M. Aresimowicz, P. Alkas, S. Lyons, J. Kozikowski
Absent: E. Frederick, M. Chapman
Call to Order
B. Luddy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Audience of Citizens
None
Minutes
There was not a quorum present so the minutes will be put on the March agenda.
President’s Report
B. Luddy reminded the new members to contact L. Colella to set up an orientation date.
Treasurer’s Report
B. Constantine reviewed the budget sheets. The expense side of the budget is on target. With
approximately four months left in this fiscal year the revenue is a little under at this point. There
is some expected billing revenue to be in soon and hopefully the revenue projection amount for year
will be met.
Administrator’s Report
The following was presented:
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Budget Hearing - The Nursing Budget was presented to the Town Council Finance Committee.
The major requests this year include the telemonitors, offsite storage for medical records and
additional fireproof file cabinets. Salary and benefits are per union bargaining contracts.
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Staffing – One home care nurse is still out on a leave of absence and we had one nurse
resignation. There also is one school nurse out on a leave of absence. Per Diem nurses are
being utilized in both areas.
Interviews for the registered nurse homecare position have started. We have two per diem
nurses who are interested and both have excellent qualifications.
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A small sample of patient satisfaction letters were shared with members along with a modified
copy of the CAHPS survey. Copies were also given to the Town Manager.
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Medicare Revalidation paperwork has been submitted. We have received confirmation that the
paperwork has been accepted. The next step is a site survey that will be scheduled with an
independent Medicare contractor.
Supervisor’s Report
C. Kuehn reported that the two per diem nurses interested in the full time position are both
clinically excellent. The two full time nurses have been working really hard and doing a great job
during this transition period.
Committee Reports
B. Luddy reported that work is being done on the committee assignments and the bylaws. More
information will be presented in the upcoming meetings.
Old Business
None Reported
New Business
At the April meeting plans for the Annual Dinner will be discussed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Submitted by
Dori Dyer
Recording Secretary