COMMITTEE NAME: Executive Committee DATE: January 10, 2018 Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon Presiding: Anthony DiFabio Recorded By: Shauna Moses Attendees: Bob Budsock, Carolann Cavaiola (via conference call), Tony Comerford, Anthony DiFabio, Jacques Hryshko, Susan Loughery, Pete Scerbo, Greg Speed Staff: Shauna Moses, Debra Wentz Absent: Joe Masciandaro AGENDA ITEMS/ISSUE DISCUSSION ACTIONS TAKEN/OUTCOME TIMEFRAME WHO’S RESPONSIBLE Approval of Minutes from the November 1, 2018 Meeting N/A Greg Speed made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Pete Scerbo and passed unanimously. N/A N/A President and CEO’s Report It was stated that NJAMHAA had positioned itself well with the administration and that the Open House was a positive event that led to significant media NJAMHAA is also well positioned with the incoming administration, having served on the Transition Team’s Healthcare Committee and having significant representation on the Department of Health’s Integrated Health Advisory Council. NJAMHAA will schedule meetings with the individuals appointed to Governor Murphy’s cabinet. As soon as possible Debra Wentz, Shauna Moses, Mary Abrams New Jersey Mental Health Institute (NJMHI) It was stated that NJMHI could explore grant opportunities and work with members in applying for them. NJMHI can also as a think tank. Concepts were submitted to Johnson & Johnson: One for a national training on practices in serving veterans and one for mental health in schools with collaboration with local providers. As NJMHI’s direction and strategy are further developed, recommendations for individuals to be considered for appointment to the NJMHI Board will be needed. NJAMHAA Board members are asked to provide recommendations. In the spring, as current NJMHI Board terms will end on June 30, 2018. NJAMHAA Board members – NJMHI Board – Appointment and Orientation of New Board Old and New Business Consideration of a Policy about Making NJAMHAA Survey Results Available for Purchase to Members: Attendees discussed concerns and potential benefits of offering data collected from surveys for purchase. (continued) It was agreed that NJAMHAA should offer data for purchase for a price high enough so that will hopefully be encouraged to (continued) based
AGENDA ITEMS/ISSUE DISCUSSION ACTIONS TAKEN/OUTCOME TIMEFRAME WHO’S RESPONSIBLE Old and New Business (continued) Policy on Offering Survey Data for Purchase (continued) Suggestions for future surveys were shared. Meeting with the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA): It was reported that Anthony DiFabio, Greg Speed, Tony Comerford and Susan Loughery indicated they will attend; Joe Masciandaro’s participation is tentative. It was noted that NJAMHAA will be scheduling a meeting with the New Jersey Primary Care Annual Membership Meeting: It was explained that holding Annual Membership Meetings during the Annual Conference is not ideal, as members want to earn as many CEUs as possible and to network during lunch. A recommendation was made to have the June 20, 2018 meeting be the Annual Membership Meeting. It was explained that voting on the FY 2019 Board slate and Bylaw changes will still take place prior to the Annual Conference and the voting results will be announced at the conference. in each survey and receive the data at no cost. Discussions will continue during future meetings. N/A N/A It was requested that the Bylaws be checked for any specification on when the Annual Meeting should be held. [ARTICLE XI – MEETINGS, Section 4 states: “Election of Officers and Directors shall be held during the Annual Meeting at the Annual Conference in the spring of each year.”] Greg Speed made a motion to recommend to the Board that they approve the Annual Membership Meeting to June, which will be June 20, 2018 this year. The motion was seconded by Pete Scerbo and passed unanimously. Ongoing Ongoing February 8, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at NJHA As soon as possible to the Board: Jan. 17, 2018 Board meeting (continued) NJAMHAA Staff Board of Practice Groups Anthony DiFabio, Greg Speed, Tony Comerford, Susan Loughery, Debra Wentz, Shauna Moses; and possibly Joe Masciandaro Debra Wentz, Shauna Moses Agenda: Debra Wentz, Shauna Moses
AGENDA ITEMS/ISSUE DISCUSSION ACTIONS TAKEN/OUTCOME TIMEFRAME WHO’S RESPONSIBLE Old and New Business (continued) Annual Membership Meeting (continued) State Budgets, FY 2018 and FY 2019: It was stated that the FY 2018 budget is positive, as it includes a $200 million into substance use treatment, recovery and prevention initiatives and requests for proposals have been issued. The FY 2019 budget will be impacted by federal tax reform and changes in Medicaid and health care. Federal Budget: A continuing resolution is in effect until Jan. 19, 2018. N/A N/A [Notice and request for vote by full Board approval: Feb. 15, 2018 Votes will be due March 23, 2018.] N/A N/A [Debra Wentz, Shauna Moses] N/A N/A A Facilitated Discussion by the Board President: Structure, Strategy and Identity of NJAMHAA Priority areas of focus were identified and the need for more member engagement was discussed. See the highlights at the end of these minutes. Highlights of this discussion will be shared with the full Board, along with the current strategic plan (click ). The Governance was directed to discuss Board accountability. Jan. 17, 2018 Board meeting March 13, 2018 (Governance Committee’s next meeting) Agenda: Debra Wentz, Shauna Moses Governance Regional Forums It was recommended that NJAMHAA hold one or two regional membership forums each year and ask different members to host them. This will be announced to the Board. Jan. 17, 2018 Board meeting Agenda: Debra Wentz, Shauna Moses Courage & Compassion Awards Board members were encouraged to nominate their employees and organizations for Courage & Compassion Awards. are due Jan. 23, 2018. Click to download the nomination information and forms. By Jan. 23, 2018 Board members Upcoming Meetings