ResCoalition Update

[Shayne Aloe-Chase]

Good Morning,

My apologies for the delay in getting this update out – we did receive quite a few emails and if we did not get back to you please know we received your comments. It is our intent to provide updates as often as possible, especially when there is a lot of activity or issues related to our field. However, we are finding that our time working on ResCoalition related activities and traveling to Sacramento sometimes keeps us very busy (in addition to our other jobs and family obligations) so monthly updates are proving difficult. However, we will strive to send out emails quarterly with a review of all pertinent issues and updates.

Since our last update, we have been diligently working toward remedies for current issues such as fiscal audits and transparency within the system. Talks with pertinent Sacramento Legislators and community leaders is ongoing and trips to Sacramento to ensure representation for Residential Providers occur whenever necessary. Please remember progress can sometimes be slower than expected when dealing with major items that require the involvement of various agencies, Legislators and/or legislative consultants and stakeholders – we are seeing this with the fiscal audit process but please know we are actively involved. We appreciate your support and always welcome input, information and comments related to these ongoing concerns.

SB 137 (Emmerson) – Developmental services: regional centers.

ResCoalition’s sponsored bill SB 137 (Emmerson) has successfully passed through the Senate and is currently being pushed through the Assembly. We are hoping for a successful hearing in August to move it through the Assembly Appropriations Committee where it is currently being held.

Regional Center Fiscal Audits

We are continuing discussions with key persons in Sacramento regarding the Fiscal Audits and have meetings this coming month already set…we will keep you updated on our progress.

Department of Labor Audits

We are still hearing that the federal Department of Labor is continuing to show up for unannounced visits to residential care facilities in California. There is a misconception that they are targeting specific geographical locations or larger agencies with multiple facilities…this is not the case…they are randomly selecting facilities and there is not a set criteria for selection. Therefore, just because you only have one facility does not protect you from being audited. We have sent out employee contracts to current members of ResCoalition and urge you to utilize them. If you are not currently an active member of ResCoalition and would like to receive these contracts please complete the attached membership form and they will be sent to you. Also, consider joining us for upcoming ResCoalition sponsored Labor Law trainings in your area.

AB 462 (Stone) – Fire Protection: residential care facilities.

AB 462 a bill requiring all residential care facilities install sprinkler systems failed passage in the Assembly committee; therefore, is no longer a concern for this Legislative session.

Training

Current ResCoalition members and facility-related DSP may attend ResCoalition hosted trainings free of charge. All others will be charged $15/person to obtain certificates. This will begin in September 2013, no exceptions! Pre-registration for upcoming trainings is encouraged.

Orange County Trainings:

·         September 18: Universal Precautions

·         October 30: Labor Law (no DSP - Administrators/Licensees only)

·         November 30: Mandated Abuse Training

 

Bay Area Trainings:

November 8: Labor Law (no DSP – Administrator/Licensees only)

 

Please visit http://www.d3california.com/upcoming-trainings.html for more information or to register.

 

We are currently working with local trainers across the state to establish additional trainings. If you are interested in inquiring about trainings in your area, please contact us for more information.

Membership

We are now able to take membership payments via PayPal! Please return the attached membership brochure/application indicating you would like to use a credit card or PayPal and an invoice for dues will be sent to you via email. 

Website

We will be launching our new website August 1st! Please visit us at www.ResCoCCF.org for more information, resources and updates. Also, follow us on Facebook for the most up to date information.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Boyd & Shayne

 

 

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Shayne,

You listed the Mandated Abuse Training scheduled for November 30th.  This is a Saturday.  Will you be conducting training on Saturday?  Please advise.

Thanks!

Diane Hall

Hall Family Home

(714) 771-4441

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[Shayne Aloe-Chase]

Sorry! It should be November 20, not 30. 

Shayne

Shayne Aloe-Chase, PhD

Developmental Disabilities Diversified

866.334.3115 office

714.943.2299 cell

www.D3california.com

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[Brandon Penalosa]

Great update Shayne and Boyd, 

Thanks so much.

Brandon Penalosa

Stonybrook Residential Care, Inc. 

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