12/14/06

 

DD Coordinator Report - Sandra Butts turned over to Maureen Conaty to report.

• Crisis Respite Home opened.  Goal is to extend continuum of crisis options for people who are DD, MI or dually diagnosed.  The home is not accessible.  It is also not intended for people whose caregiver has suddenly died.  People with severe aggression/property damage would not be appropriate for the home. Maureen gave information regarding the intake process when someone is brought to MCMHC.  She then explained the process of the intake at the Crisis Respite Home.  A referral must be called into Maureen first through 289-5240 or mconaty@milwcnty.com.    It is on 57^th and Silver Spring and they are currently starting with two beds. 
• New Psychiatrist- Dr. Justin Kuehl.  Call Maureen first for appt with him.  He will come out to homes to assess, consult and train staff. 

 

General Issues

• Discussed 2007 meeting times
• Update address/email/phone of members

 

Treasure's Report - Tom Nowak

• $1924.79 in account

 

Milwaukee Training Initiative - Kate Wilson

• Putting 2007 Calendar together
• Next year possible topics; Executive Breakfast, Caring for someone with diabetes, Behavioral Signs of a Medical Conditions, Medical Fragility, Augmentative Communications, Mental Health Issues.  The dates have not yet been set.

 

SE WI Training Group - Martha DeGraw

• 2007 schedule tentatively set.  There are going to be six trainings that promote healthy lifestyles.  Topics will include; Behavior Issues, Aging Issues, Sexuality, Ethics, and Autism.  Areas trainings located will be Port Washington, Elkhorn, and Racine/Kenosha.  All welcome to trainings.  New members are also always welcome to the meetings.  Meeting dates are on the MADDSA website. 

 

Transition Committee- Hope Lloyd

• Hope discussed upcoming Open House/Trainings to six or seven school districts to go and visit different agencies of interest to learn about programs. 
• MCTAB meets on the 2^nd Tuesday of the month at 1pm at UCP.  If interested contact Hope Lloyd at 329-4500.

 

 

Transit Committee - Cheri Bruch not present.

• Next meeting on Jan. 11^th 9:30am UCP.

 

Health Disparities - Reported by Martha DeGraw

 

• New website can be accessed through the Southern Wisconsin Center website, http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/dd_swc/ . 
• Health Log will be posted on website for people to access. 
• Oral Health Subcommittee- Received first report on survey at dental school.  There were 1200 Responses.  Most dentists see people with Developmental Disabilities which is hopeful because it keeps the doors open.  However, they did all note that they need more information on how to handle behaviors. The downside is that most of the dentists are older and will be retiring.  Two agencies were visited by tech schools to do initial assessments on participants in the day programs.  The feedback was very good.  They stated it was positive, and appreciated the experience of Kate Wilson and Nancy Pickett. 

 

PCW Report - Lois Degner

 

• Trying to coordinate Legislative Breakfast
• Looking to develop a member manual or a training tool of what PCW is.
• Next PCW meeting is January 9^th at 9am at ARC Milwaukee.

 

Other business -

• Revisited mission statement- There were a few members that were part of past MADDSA and will bring in some other materials regarding bi-laws. 
• Discussion of possible subcommittee to look at recreating if nothing found.
• Communication - There will be letters sent out informing that we will be moving to email communication of agenda rather then land mailing.
• Administrative Support - None.
• Meetings Scheduled - Accepted.
• Future Speakers - Kathleen Luedke on Jan 11.  She is from State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.  She will discuss LTC redesign.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared by Connie Miller