Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

Thursday, July 31, 2008:  10 am – 3 pm
Department of Rehabilitation
721 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Sacramento

Toll-Free Call-In Number: 1-877-581-9247 
Leader Passcode:  148484
Participant Passcode:  889424
The Conference Line will be open from 10:00 am until approximately 2:00
Public Comment will be invited after each discussion item.

1. Welcome/Introductions/Announcements/Review Agenda   June    10:00

• Acknowledge Joan Lee’s passing and contributions

2. Administrative Update/Project Progress Report  Karol   10:15

3.  Updates on Related Projects  10:30-11:00

• California Community Transitions – Betsi Howard, Chief, Long-Term Care Projects Unit/Project Director, California Community Transitions, Dept. of Health Care Services (DHCS)
• Aging and Disability Resource Connection expansion in San Francisco and the Chico region  - Janet Tedesco, Grants Specialist, Department of Aging
• Overview of CDA grant applications – Janet Tedesco
• Real Choice Systems Change & Aging and Disability Resource Center/Area Agency on Aging FY 2008 Grant Application - Luis Rico, Chief, Systems of Care Division, DHCS, and Karol Swartzlander

3. Goal 1: California Aging and Disability Resource Centers    11:00-11:45

• Introduction to ADRC programs in Orange and Riverside Counties by ADRC Program Managers, John Wisor and Freddy Reyoso
• Questions/Input from CAC to Program Managers
• Review draft brochure template
• Goals and Next Steps for Next Few Months (Paula and Karol)

Lunch     11:45-12:15   (15 minute break only if running behind)   30 minutes

4. Goal 5: LTC Financing Study – Bob Mollica/Les Hendrickson (via phone)   12:15-1:30

• Preliminary Recommendations – Discussion and Input from CAC
• Focus for Next Quarter

5. Goal 4: IT                       

Karol Swartzlander, Gary Nodine (DPH) IT Project Director Tracy Freeman,
Innovative Government Solutions Project Manager/
                                                                                                                             1:30-2:00                                                                                                                                   
Participation by CalCareNet Steering Committee members invited

• Introduction -  Karol
• Structure of Project - Gary
• Review Core Components of CalCareNet Phase III Charter
• Scope of Work
• Organizational Chart – Roles and Responsibilities - Karol
• Deliverable Milestones for Web Portal Development - Tracy 

Break 2:00

6. Subcommittee Break out session 2:15-2:45

See attached subcommittee agendas

• CalCareNet Steering Committee- Room 164
• Access Subcommittee - Room 242 B
• LTC Finance – 242 A

7. Review Priority Activities for next Quarter/Wrap Up  Karol & June  2:45

8. End  3:00

• Agenda   |
  
• July Progress Report    | 
• AARP LTC Reform Brief – CA    
  
• California Community Transitions Overview/Update   
• Real Choices Systems Change/Area Agency on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant Abstract  
• CAL ADRC Brochure Templates (2 versions – in color)  
• LTC Finance Study Preliminary Recommendations |
• CalCareNet Phase III Project Charter Core Components |

Advisory Subcommittees Only

• Subcommittee Breakout Session Agendas
• ADRC Implementation Booklet – Access
• CalCareNet Charter – CalCareNet Steering Committee

In consideration of attendees who are sensitive to environmental odors created by chemicals and perfumes, please restrict the use of fragrances at this meeting.  If disability-related accommodations are required for your attendance or you need materials in alternate formats, please contact Karol Swartzlander at (916) 651-6693, TTY (916) 263-7477 at least seven days prior to the meeting date. 

Updated 7/29/08