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Receive a presentation regarding the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee goals and accomplishments for FY2018/19; and Consider approval of revised Vision and Mission statements for the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends the Board receive a presentation regarding the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee goals and accomplishments for FY2018/19; and consider approval of revised Vision and Mission statements for the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
SUMMARY
On April 11, 2000 the Solano County Board of Supervisors, serving as the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Governing Board, approved the creation of an eleven-member IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee as mandated by AB 1682 (March 1999). The purpose and function of the Advisory Committee is to provide ongoing advice and recommendations regarding IHSS to the IHSS Governing Board and any administrative body in the County that is related to the delivery and administration of IHSS services.
The presentation will provide information regarding accomplishments of the Advisory Committee for FY2018/19, along with its goals and recommendations. In May 2019 as part of the IHSS Spring Outreach Conference, the Advisory Committee engaged IHSS stakeholders and collected data from consumers to formulate their recommendations in this presentation.
DISCUSSION
The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) Implementation Team was established to develop recommendations to the Board as to the mode of service best suited to Solano County in implementing AB 1682 mandates. On January 8, 2002, the Board adopted a resolution creating the Solano County IHSS Public Authority. At that time, the Implementation Team continued as the IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee with the responsibility to provide ongoing advice and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Currently, the Advisory Committee has 10 sitting members: five consumers, two providers, and three members at-large.
The Advisory Committee has continued its commitment to thoughtful planning of the future of the Solano County IHSS Public Authority (Public Authority) and its own responsibilities within Solano County to the Board. In December 2018, the Advisory Committee met and voted to adopt changes to its Vision and Mission statements to reflect a focus on IHSS consumers and providers. The proposed Vision and Mission statements are included in the presentation for the Board’s consideration.
True to its commitment to outcome-based planning and accountability, the Advisory Committee is presenting accomplishments from FY2018/19, goals, and recommendations. A stakeholder forum was held at the IHSS Spring Conference on May 29, 2019 to receive input for the Advisory Committee’s goals and recommendations.
To fulfill its obligations to make ongoing recommendations regarding the delivery of IHSS services, the Advisory Committee respectfully requests the Solano County Board of Supervisors to support its efforts to:
1. Advocate to the State to permanently restore the 7% cut to IHSS service hours;
2. Advocate to the State to review the “bowel and bladder” IHSS service category to increase the amount of time allowed for this service; and,
3. Continue to provide outreach through our yearly newsletter and Spring Conference to inform our IHSS stakeholders of resources available to assist them in the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification and to help them better navigate through the multitude of services offered by Solano County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to the County General Fund. Staff time preparing this Board Item is nominal and is included in the Department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to accept the Advisory Committee’s presentation. This is not recommended as this presentation is an opportunity for the Advisory Committee to keep the Board apprised of its goals and accomplishments.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee has approved this presentation.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION