Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee

THAT Committee move into closed session.

THAT the closed and business session minutes of the February 14, 2018 meeting be approved.

THAT the Cheque Register Summary Reports for both Hastings and Centennial Manor, and Hastings and Centennial Manor TRUST dated March 2018 be approved.

THAT information correspondence item a) be received.

THAT the Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee recommends the authorization for the Warden and Clerk to sign the Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Plans for both Centennial Manor and Hastings Manor.

THAT the Director's Report be received.

THAT the 2018 Budgets for Hastings and Centennial Manor be recommended to Council for approval.

THAT the Joint Long-Term Care Committee authorize the Warden to write a letter to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care requesting immediate action be taken to address the following concerns: 1. Lack of funding to provide person-centred care 2. Lack of funding to manage unique behaviours of residents 3. Lack of funding and access to resources for behavior management for individuals under the age of 65 residing in long-term care 4. To direct the SELHIN to redirect the funding for the Behavioural Transitional Support Unit to individual homes to hire and train staff in house to manage responsive behaviours rather than through a third party agreement.

THAT the March 14, 018 meeting be adjourned.