Title
Vote to approve appointment of Sigi Markworth to the Community Advisory Committee
Abstract
Introduction & Background: This advisory committee plays a key role in protecting the rights and safety of residents living in either adult care homes or nursing homes.
Adult care homes are long-term care facilities providing 24 hours of personal care and supervision and include assisted living facilities, rest homes, and family care homes.
Nursing homes are 24-hour long-term care facilities providing supervision, personal care and skilled nursing care.
According to state law, the advisory committee's responsibilities are to:
• Stay apprised of general conditions for those residing in long-term care facilities;
• Make official unannounced quarterly visits to each adult care home and nursing homes as well as unannounced annual visits to family care homes (reports are public records available through regional ombudsman);
• Prepare reports as required by the NC Division of Aging & Adult Services to cite concerns encountered and long-term care issues in general;
• Serve as a central point for fostering increased community involvement in long-term care facilities;
• Promote community education and awareness of the needs of residents in long-term care facilities; and
• Work toward keeping the public informed about aspects of long-term care and the operation of homes in the county.
Discussion & Analysis: The State Ombudsman’s Office has trained and certified Chatham County resident Sigi Markworth and requests that they be appointed to the Community Advisory Committee.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: N/A
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve appointment of Sigi Markworth to the Community Advisory Committee