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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Metro-East Regional Human Rights Authority met October 12.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Metro-East Regional Human Rights Authority met Oct. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the Authority:

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Roll Call - Determination of a quorum present.

B. Introductions

C. Confidentiality statement presented

D. Changes in Agenda:

1. Does any member or the coordinator wish to change the agenda?

2. Does any guest wish to speak on an agenda item?

II. MINUTES

A. Corrections or changes for the minutes of the May 11, 2017 meeting?

B. Corrections or changes for the minutes of the August 10, 2017 meeting?

C. Bi-annual review of closed session minutes.

III. COMMUNICATIONS

A. New Schedule/Changes

B. Ethics

C. Auto Liability

IV. NEW BUSINESS

A. Ratifications

B. New Complaints

V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Case Progress Reports

17-070-9004 – Community Support Services – misuse of funds

 17-070-9005 -- SS St. Mary’s Hospital- Centralia -- blanket consents (outpatient)

17-070-9007 – Alton Mental Health Center -- least restrictive environment.

 17-070-9009 – Alton Mental Health Center – least restrictive environment

17-070-9012 – East Alton/Wood River School District – inclusion and confidentiality

 17-070-9013 – Caritas – guardian notification and confidentiality

 17-070-9015 – Alton Mental Health Center – privilege level

B. Reports of Findings:

16-070-9009 – Touchette Regional Hospital – disability discrimination, disability insensitivity

17-070-9003 – Royal Living Center – guardian notification

C. Case Closures:

 16-070-9003 & 9004 – Alton Mental Health Center – privilege level

 16-070-9008 & 9012 – Alton Mental Health Center – dental and confidentiality

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS

A. New Board Member Recommendation & Discussion (1 citizen volunteer needed)

B. The HRA is looking for additional community outreach opportunities.

C. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 2017, 4:00pm at DDSME

VII. ADJOURNMENT

https://www.illinois.gov/sites/gac/Press/Documents/HRAAgendas/MetroEast/2017/10122017.pdf