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RESIDENCY WAIVERS - JANELLE CHADWICK
No residency waivers were offered.
DUPAGE CARE CENTER UPDATE - JANELLE CHADWICK
Janelle Chadwick, Administrator of the DuPage Care Center, stated the Care Center is having an
ongoing covid outbreak, lasting four weeks. The Care Center has re-opened the covid unit,
containing the virus to unit 2N. Nine residents have tested positive, and there are five persons
under investigation (PUIs), likely they are roommates to covid positive residents. Four staff have
tested positive for covid during this outbreak. None of the cases have experienced significant
symptoms. Staff that are working with the covid unit are receiving Hero pay.
The Care Center is expecting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) personnel to arrive
at any time for the annual survey. Staff are well prepared.
Newsweek America just came out with a new rating for the best nursing homes. The Care
Center moved up to third place from sixth or seventh place in Illinois for units with over 150
beds. The ratings are based on performance data and covid and peer recommendations.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE - MARY KEATING
Mary Keating, Director of Community Services, stated staff are very excited for the Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony at the Family Center. The Family Center space was dedicated about ten years
ago. Staff have been campaigning for a playground ever since. Staff are thrilled to finally have
the playground and families have been using it.
The LIHEAP season started October 1, 2023 serving seniors, persons with disabilities, and
families with children under the age of six. The brand-new intake rooms are being utilized and
provide more privacy, dignity, and security. Persons outside of the above parameters need to call
and make an appointment for December. Staff are currently taking messages and due to the
volume of applicants, staff have been offered overtime to return the calls.
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OLD BUSINESS
No old business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Member Yoo stated the District 2 Board members are hosting a donation drive for Family Shelter
Services for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, effective October 1, 2023 through
October 31, 2023. There is a donation drop box in the 421 building and four drop boxes at each
of the public health centers within the County. Family Shelter Services is the only domestic
violence shelter in DuPage County. The shelter recently had a cut in federal funding. They are in
need of toiletries, infant items, and cleaning supplies. Specific items are posted on an Amazon
wish list. The District 2 Board members will assist with getting the information out with flyers
and on social media.