2015-10-19
Berlin VNA Nursing Board Meeting
October 19, 2015
Room A – 7:00 p.m.
Present: L. LaRosa, P. Bobrowski, S. Lyons, L. Williams, P. Alkas, M. Klos, A. Fiori- Brandl,
L Colella, C. Kuehn and Dr. Chorzepa.
Excused: D. Muszynski, L. McLoughlin
Absent: None
Audience of Citizens - None
Call to Order - Meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m.
Minutes
The minutes of the September meeting were reviewed. A motion to approve the minutes was made by
P. Alkas and seconded by L. LaRosa.
All in favor:
L. LaRosa, P. Bobrowski, S. Lyons, L. Williams, P. Alkas, M. Klos, A. Fiori- Brandl
President’s Report
P. Bobrowski spotted the scarecrow out by CVS which is part of the scarecrow contest this year. The
scarecrow was made by a staff member, M. Matassa advertising the new Town of Berlin Homemaking
Services that are now being offered. Also the nursing board has had a vacancy for the position of
treasurer for some time. S. Lyons is willing to resign as the vice president and take over the treasurer
vacancy. A motion was made by A. Brandl-Fiori to nominate S. Lyons to become the new treasurer,
seconded by P. Alkas. S. Lyons nominated L. LaRosa to become the new vice president, second by L.
Williams.
All in favor:
L. LaRosa, P. Bobrowski, S. Lyons, L. Williams, P. Alkas, M. Klos, A. Fiori- Brandl
Treasurer’s Report- The agency is only three months into the current fiscal year and is on track with the
budget at this point in time.
Administrator’s Report
L. Colella reported the following:
The agency is maintaining a census of between 90 – 100. 80% of the referrals were Traditional
Medicare.
The Center of Medicare Services has started their quality ratings on Home Health Compare.
R. Grimes from Qualidigm will provide Oasis education in November to maximize results.
Homemaking – Actively marketing for these services. The census has increased to 23 and we
have five homemakers.
Budget – The next fiscal year budget will begin soon. It will be a challenging budget year with
the three Departments, #53, #59 and #61 in addition to develop a homemaking budget as well.
Staff – The nursing staff voted against their contract and is still not settled. The clerical staff
(White Collar Union) has settled their contract.
Supervisor’s Report – B. Rozio has completed the Wound & Skin Management course and has
completed the exam and has passed. She is now certified in wound care. A job description will be
developed. This will be a great asset to the agency. A new certified occupational therapy assistant also
will be starting soon.
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Committee Report - None Reported
Old Business – None
New Business – None
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. made by L. Williams and seconded by S. Lyons
All in Favor:
L. LaRosa, P. Bobrowski, S. Lyons, L. Williams, P. Alkas, M. Klos, A. Fiori- Brandl
Dori Dyer
Commission Secretary