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EDINA HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1985, AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL, MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
I . ROLL CALL
If . APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: October 11, 1984
III. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
IV. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Discussion regarding an Executive
Committee, which can make decisions between Advisory Board
Meetings.
V. REPORTS :
* Report from Task Force on older adults 7 Clem Peterson
* Report from Task Force on ChHdren8 Youth - Holly Branch
* Report from the Community Health Services Administrator David Velde
* Report from the Chair -_ Barbara Reynolds
VI. MARCH 11th MEETING - Preparation
VII . RECOGNITION - Recognition of those members who will not be
continuing beyond February.
a. Evaluation and opportunity to consider ways to orient
new members based on theirs and others' experiences.
b. Refreshments
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY HEALTH COMMITTEE HELD WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 30, 1985 , AT 7 : 30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairperson Barbara Reynolds, Clemens Peterson, Joyce
Omelianchuk, and Kris Hagen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Stephen Sinykin, Walter Wilder , Marjorie Hogenson,
Holly Branch, Jim Hanson and June Schmidt
STAFF PRESENT:
David Velde, City Sanitarian
OTHERS PRESENT:
Sharon Aadalon
I . APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Mrs. Omelianchuk moved for approval of the October 11 ,
1984, minutes. Dr. Hagen seconded the motion. All were in
favor, the minutes were approved.
II . BUSINESS :
Election of Vice Chair. Mrs. Reynolds read a letter of
resignation from Deb Tarrde, the present Vice-Chair. She
also noted that Stephen Sinykin was interested in the
position. It was agreed ., that Dr. Sinykin would be appointed
Vice-Chair.
Due to the lengthy time periods between regular
meetings, discussion ensued regarding an executive committee
and meeting times. This item would be further discussed at
a meeting with the new members.
Mrs. Reynolds introduced Dr. Sharon Aadalon who has
been recommended as a new Health Advisory Committee member.
Sub-Committee Reports. Clem Peterson reported on the
the task force for older adults. He expressed that he felt
the only service lacking to the older adults was
�- visitations. Many were lonely. He reported that he had
traveled along for a day with the Meals on Wheels. He said
that much information on various services could be found in
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about the problem of elderly loniliness.
In the absence of Holly Branch, Dr . Hagen reported on
the task force for children and youth. He stated that there
were suggestions in the South Hennepin Human Services needs
assessment that had not been fulfilled in Edina. They
scheduled another meeting for February for further
evaluations. The Committee discussed present services and
suggestions for future services regarding latch-key
children, school services, counseling of school children and
police involvement.
Meeting with Bloomington Staff. David Velde reported
on a meeting with Bloomington and the update of the upcoming
two-year plan. He explained that he reviewed all aspects
of their operation regarding the different services,
activities, intake of clients, and operation of the
Bloomington division. In order for Edina to undertake the
benefits that Bloomington is presently providing, it would
be a costly endeavor.
Mr. Velde explained what activities were covered in
monies allocated by the State and other ways the projects
were funded.
He mentioned that it was discussed with Bloomington
that two members from each health advisory committee and
staff representatives meet with Paul Gunderson of the State
Health Department to examine the profile of the three
communities. This would help in needs fulfilling assessment
required for the Community Health Services Plan. This
information would also be used for input into Hennepin
County' s process.
Mr. Velde told the �Committee that Bloomington had a
surplus of brochures and were hoping that Edina could
include a brochure with it ' s City news letter. Bloomington
has also made a change in their letterhead, identifing the
other communities serviced as well as Bloomington.
Through his meeting with the Bloomington personnel , it
was determined that Edina employs the equivalence of 3 1/4
full time staff persons, at 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
with a variety of levels of skill . He also reported on
Bloomington' s preliminary end of the year statistics.
Edina Food Distribution. Mrs. Reynolds reported that
she had done some research on the food distribution in
Edina. It was dispussed once a month at Southview Junior
High School , South Haven and Yorktown Continental , the
�-- latter two are elderly highrises. She suggested that the
Committee recommend to the Council at the joint meeting the
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possibility of having a public health nurse present at the
times of food distribution.
New Business. Mrs. Reynolds stated that there were
openings for board members on Richfield ' s Robert Will Center
for Community Living.
March 2 , 1985 , from 12 : 00 to 4 : 00, TV' s News 11 Health
Fair will be at Southdale. Edina volunteers are needed,
both professionals and non-professionals to administer blood
pressure tests. Also, volunteers to set up and clean up are
invited.
April 20 from 10: 00 to 5: 00 and April 21 , 12 : 00 to
5: 00, Edina Expo will be held at the Edina Community Center.
There will be time set aside for public health.
Meeting Dates. Mrs. Reynolds noted that the next
meeting of the entire Committee with its new members would
be scheduled for February 26 at 7 : 30. Dr. Hagen stated he
would not be able to attend. Mrs. Reynolds was interested
in setting up a meeting prior to the 26th for the new
members only, for orientation.
Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 00.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY HEALTH COMMITTEE HELD WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 5, 1985, AT 7: 30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairperson Barbara Reynolds, Holly Branch, Kris Hagen, Jim
Hansen, Sharon Aadalen, June Schmidt, Virginia McCollister,
Walter Wilder
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Effie McKerson, Stephen Sinykin, Margaret Rash
STAFF PRESENT:
David Velde, City Sanitarian
OTHERS PRESENT:
Yvonne Hargens, Bloomington Public Health
I. Approval of the Minutes: January 30 , 1985
Mrs. Schmidt moved for approval of the minutes and Mrs.
Aadalen seconded the motion. Mrs. Reynolds recommended
corrections to the minutes. She noted that Mrs. Aadalon was
appointed to the Minnesota State Community Health Services
Committee by the Mayor and City Council. She also noted the
discussion regarding the commendable police referral work
done in Bloomington and Richfield. Bloomington Public
Health Services followed up on cases of domestic violence.
It was decided that Kris Hagen and Sharon Aadalon would
speak with the Edina Police Department and report back to
the Advisory Committee. All were in favor of approval with
the changes added; the minutes were approved.
II. Business:
Mrs. Reynolds expressed a need for an Executive
Committee explaining that there were occasions when it could
be necessary for only for two or three members to consult.
This could consist of the Chair, the Vice and one other
member. Discussion ensued regarding the functions and
possibilities of an executive committee. The main purpose
would be to facilitate communication and this Committee' s
ability to keep abreast with what is happening in the
Community and contribute input. Mrs. Aadalon moved that an
L executive committee be created consisting of three members
and Mr. Hansen seconded the motion. All were in favor; the
motion carried.
Mrs. Aadalon volunteered to act as the "Commission
Member" or third member on the Executive Committee.
Community Reports.
Senior Task Force Report. Mrs. Reynolds stated that
Joyce Omelianchuk and Clem Peterson presented their report
at the last meeting. She summarized that the needs they
found were elderly people who did not know how to obtain
service.
Mrs. Reynolds added that Edina has the largest suburban
count of elderly. The lifespan has increased and therefore,
we can expect a large growth in this population of 75 years
of age and older. She noted that she had spoken with people
from the South Hennepin Human Services Council who had
published the book * . They are presently conducting a
survey regarding the elderly similar to one they had done
three years ago. The South Hennepin Human Services Council
mentioned that hearing is a major health problem for the
elderly. Perhaps community hearing tests and screenings
could be conducted. The surveys also showed interests in
home health care. Yvonne Hargens, Bloomington Public Health
Nursing Services, addressed this issue. She stated that
financing presented problems for the home health care.
Also, the people are not taught how to care for themselves
once their financial benefits are exhausted. Home health
services were discussed. Many times nursing services are
not need, however, some form of adult day care is.
Mrs. Reynolds suggested a public health nurse be
present at the Edina locations of food distribution in order
to provide counciling for nutrition as well as direction for
other health needs.
There was discussion of the quality of care provided
through the group health programs regarding the elderly.
Youth Task Force. Holly Branch reported that the main
problem uncovered was the lack of coordinated information of
referral and access. She suggested an informative telephone
number. She reported that they reviewed various youth
concerns and offered the following suggestions:
Mental Health: A family or youth counceling center or
service available at the Edina Community Center would be
appropriate—
Chemical Dependency:
N * Public transportation to Fairview Detox.
* Encourage the expansion of half-way houses.
* AA related groups conduct meetings at the
Edina Community Center.
* Support legislation to increase the drinking age
to 21 years.
Mental Disabilities: Presently only one mental health
facility in Edina. It should be suggested that the Council
encourage other activies or establishments in this
community.
Child Care: Latch-key program is very adequate,
however, there is a need for infant programs and day cares.
Family Violence: Dr. Hagen spoke with the Police
Department and reported that weekends are the trouble times.
Yvonne Hargens agreed that the largest amount of referrals
from the Police Departments are received on Mondays. She
spoke about the referral service. It was noted that the
Edina Police Department did not participate, however, in
this referral service. Ms. Hargens explained that the Edina
Police Department was not interested in participating
because of the possibility that the nursing services
contract could be changed at any time. They hated to start
a program which could possibly be discontinued in a short
period of time. When questioned, the Police Department
noted that few arrests were made in regards to family
violence, because the complainant did not want to press
charges. Ms. Hargens argued that it was the policeman' s
responsibility.
Public Health Nursing. Mrs. Reynolds believed that a
yearly renewal contract with nursing services was not
beneficial. Large amounts of staff and committee time are
spent each year evaluating contract renewals. The renewal
period should be extended. Discussion ensued regarding this
contract and how it should be presented to the Council.
Mrs. Aadalon motioned that the Committee include in their
recommendation to the City Council that the Bloomington
Public Health Nursing contract extend for a minimum of two
years that corresponds with the Community Health Service
funding cycle. Dr. Hagen seconded the motion. Mr. Hansen
motioned that this apply to a services whoever they are
contracted with. Dr. Wilder seconded the motion. All were
in favor; the motions carried.
Sharon Aadalon presented to the Committe the following
excerpts from the Minnesota Coalition of Health Care Costs
report The Price of Life: Ethics and Economics.
December, 1984:
The ability to provide technology is exceeding our ability
to pay, therefore rationing of health care resources is
inevitable.
Principles for rationing:
1. No person should be denied potentially beneficial
medical care on the basis of limited health care resources
unless waste and inefficiencies are first eliminated.
2. Society has an obligation to ensure equitable
access to a "basic level of health care" to all people.
There are three actions to reduce inefficiency which
will forestall rationing:
1. Education. Extensive programs by government,
health care institutions, and other major actors in health
care to educate health care providers, employers, third
party payors, policy makers and the general public about the
reality of the need to deal with limited health care
resources.
2. Program Focus.
A. Details of alternative actions to reallocate
health care resources to slow drift toward rationing.
B. Ethical, social, legal, theological and
exonomic issues associated with allocations and rationing.
3. Prevention. Eliminate the current bias against
prevention and public health programs.
A. Develop new and expand existing prevention
programs offered by employers, health maintenance
organizations, other providers and payers of health care.
B. Increase proportion of health care
expenditures by state and local authorities in Minnesota
devoted to public health, especially in prenatal care and
health education.
C. Employers, healthcare providers and public
and private third party payers provide financial and other
incentive to consumers to participate in prevention
programs.
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MINUTES OF THE EDINA HEALTH ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 28 , 1985 , AT 7 : 30 P.M.
Edina City Hall Reception Conference Room
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairperson Barbara Reynolds, Dr . Stephen Sinykin
Holly Branch, Dr. Kris Hagen, Sharon Aadalen,
Jim Hansen, Effie McKesson, Virginia McCollister ,
Peggy Rash, Dr. Walter Wilder, June Schmidt,
and City Council Liason Peggy Kelly.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
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STAFF PRESENT:
Dave Velde
I . Approval of Minutes: April 30, 1985
Dr. Sinykin moved to approve the April 30, 1985
minutes. Effie McKerson seconded the motion. All
voted in favor. Motion carried
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II . Reports:
Jim Hansen and Sharon Aadalen reported on the Tri City
Task Force Meeting held on May 16, 1985. The first meeting
was well attended by all three communities, Edina, Richfield
and Bloomington. The Bloomington Epidemiologist presented
demographic data about the three cities. Dr. Paul Gunder-
son from the Center for Vital Statistics of the Minnesota
Department of Health was also present to comment on the data
and offer additional information which may be useful .
There will two more meetings of this group which will
be utilizied to review a resource inventory, the Health Care
System Profile of the Community and mission and roles of the
public sector.
From these meetings, each community can tailor their
1986-87 CHS Plan and present it to the Advisory Committee
for approval and forwarding to Hennepin County as a
preliminary plan. After the public hearings on the
preliminary plan, a final plan will be submitted for council
approval and submission to the State Health Department.
June Schmidt reported that the committee established to
set county wide goals has not met as of this date due to
scheduling conflicts.
III . 1984 Annual Activities Reports:
Barbara Reynolds briefly reviewed the annual reports
from the Bloomington Divison of Public Health and the Edina
Health Department.
It was noted that the individuals being served in Edina
in the 75 and older age group for disease and disability was
quite high. This would stand to reason when considering the
age of the Edina population.
Dr. Hagen noted that there appeared to be alot of
public health nursing activity being provided in the
community at a relatively low cost to the City of Edina.
The discussion continued about the budgeting for the
contract with Bloomington and the corresponding low
visibility of the service. Dr. Sinykin stated that if there
`— is a need in the community for personal health services,
then we should not ignore this need but rather we should
ensure that the community is aware of the availability of
the service.
Sharon Aadalen suggested that an article should be
placed in the Sun newspaper describing various services
which are available in the community. Jim Hansen expressed
a concern that the services which may be published should
include Health & Human services in addition to those
provided by the Bloomington Division of Public Health. The
discussion turned to identifying the needs in the community.
It was agreed by the committee that a task force would be
organized to develop a questionaire to be distributed which
would ask the public to identify the areas of concern in
obtaining help. Based on the results of the questionaire,
the coommittee would develop a list of providers of services
in the community which could be published in the city
newsletter or the Sun newspaper. Sharon Aadalen and Barbara
Reynolds agreed to develop the questionnaire.
David Velde discussed the Environmental Health
Department Annual Report. He stated that this annual report
'is very similar to previous reports except this time they
have included a breakdown of food establishment inspections
by their scores. The department performs two comprehensive
inspections on each food establsihment annually. In 1984
there were 21 food establishment inspections that scored
less than 70. However , this does not mean that the 21
establishments were always the same establishment. If a C
food establishment fails to improve above 70 on two
consecutive inspections, the department increases the
surveillance on that food establishment by increasing the
frequency of inspection. The food establishment will
usually improve its score. Also, in cases where compliance
is not attained, the department will issue court citations.
IV. Other Business :
Virginia McColister reported that she had been in
contact with First Call For Help to determine what type of
promotional materials are available for dissemination in the
community. She was told by Marge Carpenter that First Call
For Help is developing a new brochure and a larger poster to
be ready in time for the United Way Campaign in the Fall .
Marge was concerned that if Edina were to launch an
awareness campaign for the First Call For Help service that
first she would like to update their listing of services
available in Edina. Evidently, First Call For Help does not
have a complete listing of Edina based services.
First Call For Help would be willing to track the calls
�. coming in before the awareness campaign and again after the
campaign has started to help determine the effectiveness of
the promotional campaign.
Virginia stated that she has been in contact with the
Edina Human Relations Commission and they would be willing
to assist the committee in this endeavor.
Sharon Aadalen informed the Committee that she had
discussed the possibility of utilizing the billboard at 50th
and France with Naegle Sign Co. There would be a cost of
$120.00 for the use of this sign.
After some discussion it was decided that due to the
lack of data available at First Call For Help it would be
more beneficial to inventory the services available in Edina
and provide that information to First Call For Help.
June Schmidt offered a motion to establish a committee
which would identify local health and human resources in the
community and provide that information to First Call For
Help. Peggy Kelly seconded the motion. All voted aye;
motion carried. June Schmidt, Peggy Kelly and Virginia
'McCollister agreed to work on the committee.
Barbara Reynolds informed the committee that she had
been in touch with the school district about replacing the
school nurse. The school has received over 100 applications
for the position of school nurse.
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V. Election of Committee Chair:
Barbara Reynolds announced her resignation from the
Edina Health Advisory Committee and asked for nominations
for a new chair.
Effie McKerson nominated Sharon Aadalen as chair for
the committee. Dr. Sinykin seconded the motion. Dr. Kris
Hagen moved that the nominations be closed. Dr . Sinykin
seconded the motion. Barbara Reynolds called for the vote.
All voted aye; motion carried.
Dr. Stephen Sinykin asked that the committee recognize
Barbara Reynolds for her contributions on the committee
during her tenure as chair . Sharon Aadalen suggested staff
draft a letter recognizing Barbara' s work on the committee.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 20 pm.
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MINUTES OF THE EDINA HEALTH ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 , 1985, AT 7 :30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL, MANAGER' S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Sharon Aadalen, Jim Hansen
Virginia McCollister, Dr. Stephen Sinykin,
Eileen Cooke, Dr. Walter Wilder, and
City Council Liason Peggy Kelly
MEMBERS ABSENT: Holly Branch, Dr. Kris Hagen,
Effie McKerson, June Schmidt
and Peggy Rash
STAFF PRESENT: David Velde
I . Approval of Minutes: May 28, 1985
Jim Hansen moved to approve the May 28, 1985 minutes
as presented. Virginia McCollister seconded the
motion. All voted in favor, motion carried.
II . Review of 1986-1987 Community Health Services Plan:
Sharon Aadalen asked David Velde to review the
timeline and process for submitting the CHS plan. David
Velde advised the Committee that each community j
participation in the CHS process will submit a preliminary
plan to Hennepin County. The County will aggregate these
plans and hold public hearings on the CHS plan in August.
The CHS plan addresses the broad programs as identified by
the Department of Health. Within those broad programs are
specific activities which may be implemented to satisfy the
needs within the community for public health servcies. Each
community is different from a demographic viewpoint,
therefore each community will implement a CHS plan which
will emphasize activities which are unique to the needs
within the community.
To determine which activities are needed in each of the
communities of Edina and Bloomington a chart is being
developed to prioritize the CHS activities for each
community A point system will be used to
each of the activities based upon the need, severity, public
demand and other criteria.
The results of the priority setting will then be used
in developing the final CHS plan and delivery to the public
health services in 1986 and 1987 .
David Velde then discussed the environmental health and j
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preliminary CHS plan.
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During discussions of the housing maintenance component
of the preliminary plan, the committee expressed their
concern about the condition of the Biltmore Motel site. The
Committee agreed that a letter of concern about the safety
of the site should be forwarded to the City Council from the
Health Advisory Committee. Dr. Sinykin agreed to draft a
letter which will be presented to the Edina City Council.
A concern was raised whether the preliminary CHS plan
would be binding for the agency who will be providing the
personal public health services in Edina. David Velde
indicated that the board program areas as outlined in the
bid specification are compatible with the preliminary CHS
plan. However, specific activities which may be provided
within the broad program areas by each agency could vary
depending on the methods used by the agency. Therefore, the
committees review of the bid proposals.
Dr. Wilder indicated that some activities are redundant
such as screening clinics. The private physician will
address those issues during the regular case of the patient.
Sharon Aadalen stated that not all members of the community
are under the care of a private physician due to their
poverty -status.
The discussion turned to the review of the bids for
public health nursing services which are due on August 5,
1985. Sharon Aadalen stated that she has contacted other
CHS agencies with regard to review criteria for bid
proposals for the delivery of personal health services. At
this time there does not appear to be a set of criteria
available to aid the Committee in their endeavor to perform
an objection review of the personal health services
proposals.
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Sharon Aadalen suggested that the Committee should look
at the staffing qualifications as one indicator of the
quality of the bidders programs.
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Dr. Sinykin moved that the Committee adopt the draft of
the CHS plan as presented for 1986 and 1987. Eileen
Cookes seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
III . Bid Review Timeline:
The Committee agreed to tentatively set Wednesday,
August 21, 1985 for the next Committee meeting at which time
the bid proposals will be reviewed for the public health
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David Velde so told the Committee that he will send out
�.-- copies of the bid proposal to all members of the committee
as soon as they are received.
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IV. Annual Boards of Health Conference:
Sharon Aadalen encouraged the Committee members to
attend the 8th annual Board of Health Meeting scheduled for
September 5 & 6, 1985 at Madden Resort on Gull Lake. The
City will reinburse the committee members for their
expenses.
V. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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EDINA HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 1985, AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL, MANAGERS CONFERENCE ROOMP
1. ROLL CALL
11 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 17, 1985
Ill. REVIEW BID PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR _1986 AND 11987
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
V. ADJOURNMENT
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`. MINUTES OF THE EDINA HEALTH ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 , 1985, AT 7: 30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL, MANAGERS CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sharon Aadalen, James Hansen, Holly
Branch, Dr. Walter Wilder, Effie McKerson,
June Schmidt, Eileen Cooke, Virginia
McCollister and City Council Liaison
Peggy Kelly
Members Absent: Dr. Kris Hagen, Margaret Rash, and
Dr . Stephen Sinykin
Staff Present: David Velde
Others Present: Tom Barrows and Dorthea Tenney
Fairview Hospital Systems
I . APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: July 17 , 1985
Dr. Walter Wilder moved to approve the minutes as
corrected. Effie McKerson seconded the motion. All voted
aye; motion carried.
II . REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE SERVICES BIDS:
A memorandum was mailed to the Committee members which
provided a comparison of the two bid proposals. David Velde
explained the comparison by each Program Area as listed in
the memorandum.
Virginia McCollister questioned the reason for two
different Home Health Care fees proposed by Fairview
Hospital Systems. David Velde indicated the higher fee was
for Medicare reimbursements and the lower fee was for non
medicare reimbursements. The reporting required by medicare
is more costly and time consuming for the provider, thus a
higher fee.
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Sharon Aadalen advised the Committee that the
Bloomington Division of Public Health has access to federal
funding for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) visits to
families who have experienced this crisis. Public agencies
are the only agencies with access to this reimbursement
mechanism which may explain the absence of a SIDS program in
the Fairview Hospital System proposal .
Peggy Kelly commented that Fairview Hospital System
offered different fee schedules for Home Health Nurse visits
and Home Health Aides. Bloomington Division of Public
Health has only one fee for service, which appears to be
more expensive. David Velde indicated that Bloomington does
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have a lower fee for Home Health Aide services but that he
did not have that fee available at this time.
Dr. Wilder asked what implications the fee structures
of the two agencies would have on this contract. Jim Hansen
stated that as far as we are concerned there would not be
any further bidding and the fee structure is reflected in
the costs submitted by the two agencies. David Velde
advised the Committee that the contract costs are firm and
these bids are binding .
Jim Hansen asked if Edina residents must travel to the
Bloomington Clinic for clinic visits or if there was a
clinic site in Edina. David Velde stated that residents
must go to Bloomington for clinic visits.
Dr . Wilder asked if there had been any problems or
complaints in regards to the services provided by
Bloomington at the present time. David Velde stated that he
had not received any negative feedback about the Bloomington
service.
Eileen Cooke noted that a resident of Edina would be
better served by being able to utilize Fairview Southdale
Hospital rather than having to travel to the Bloomington
clinic for services. However, Eileen indicated that the
cost difference between the two contracts is considerable
and she would have some difficulty in justifying awarding a
contract to the higher bidder .
Jim Hansen added that he liked the concept of Fairview
Southdale providing services to Edina. He thought that
there would be greater identification of this as being a
City of Edina program if Fairview Southdale were providing
the services. He also believed that $25, 000 to $30, 000 of
convenience could not be justified.
Holly Branch stated that there is also some advantage to
going to a clinic located out of the area especially for
sexually transmitted diseases and pregnant teenagers. The
client may not meet an acquaintance in a remote setting.
Sharon Aadalen asked Tom Barrows of Fairview Systems
how large their service area was. Tom Barrows responded by
stating they serve the entire Metro area.
Virginia McCollister recalled that during the
development of the Community Health service Plan for 1986
and 1987 , the Committee was interested in programs which
focused on education, prevention and health promotion
activities. When reviewing the two proposals, she felt that
the Bloomington proposal addressed this issue more
effectively than the Fairview Systems proposal.
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Sharon Aadalen advised the Committee that other
business was pressing the Committee and that perhaps they
could address the other issues at this time and return to
the bid proposals at the end of the meeting.
II . OTHER BUSINESS :
Virginia McCollister reported on the task force formed
to study the promotion of referral services in Edina.
Members on the Committee were June Schmidt, Peggy Kelly and
Virginia McCollister. They met with Marge Carpenter of
First Call For Help and discovered that a great deal of
information is available for programs available to Edina
residents but that the programs offered by the Edina Park
and Recreation Department are not up to date. Marge
Carpenter indicated that they cannot promote a specific
agency through First Call For Help. If one wishes to
increase awareness of services available for a specific
target group, you have to address the target group through
some form of communications or promotional activities.
Virginia also advised the Committee that First Call for
Help provides information to callers on subjects such as
recreational activities, apartments , support groups and
educational resources and not just health and welfare
resources.
Virginia ortered the following recommendations for
committee action: ••
Peggy Kelly will encourage Park and Recreation to
submit a more comprehensive list of services to
First Call for Help.
The City of Edina and Community Education groups should
be encouraged to inform First Call For Help of new
services as they are instituted .
We should proceed with promotion of the First Call
for Help during some portion of the United Way
Campaign, September 8 - November 14.
We should recommend to the City Council that they
ask a community service group to fund the expense
of a telephone sticker with the First Call for Help
number to be included with a city mailing .
Effie McKerson offered a motion to approve the
recommendation. Dr. Wilder seconded the motion. All voted
�. aye; motion carried. {
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�. David Velde informed the Committee that the Hennepin
County Community Health Department has requested a member
from the Edina Health Advisory Committee serve on the
Maternal and Child Health Task Force. This task force will
review the applicants for MCH grant funds. They will meet
two times in the next two months.
Virginia McCollister volunteered to serve" on the MCH
Task Force.
Sharon Aadalen announced that the Hubert H. Humphrey
Institute of Public Affairs is sponsoring a series of
breakfasts over the next six months to discuss leadership as
it relates to Public Health policy issues. The fee is
$75. 00 per person and she will be attending these meetings
along with David Velde. If anyone is interested to attend
in either of their absences please let her know.
Sharon Aadalen turned the Committees attention back to
the public health nurse services proposals .
Effie McKerson indicated that she thought residents
would not be reluctant to go to Fairview Southdale Hospital
for confidential treatment. The hospital is large and one
can maintain their anonymity.
Jim Hansen wondered if Fairview Systems would promote
the program as an Edina sponsored Public Health Service or
rather as a Fairview Systems Service. His concern was that
the client may not identify this as a City of Edina program j
and believes that the same problems exists with the current
arrangement.
Holly Branch said .she has a hard time justifying the
difference in cost between the two proposals for what
appears to be very similar proposals.
Dr. Wilder stated that Fairview Systems with regard to
the services in the bid proposals is relatively new, they
are more expensive and the relationship with Bloomington has
been good , therefore he would move that we recommend the bid
proposed by the Bloomington Division of Public Health for
1986 and 1987 . June Schmidt seconded the motion. Seven
voted aye, one voted no; motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 50 p.m.
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