The Patient’s Advisory & Advocacy Group

PAAG

MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 @ 10:00 AM

Held At The Corporate Office

Minutes Taken By: Thai

9:30 am - Congregation and issuance of PAAG ID cards

10:00 am - Introduction of new PAAG members

10:15 am - Discussion on PAAG including:

· Mission Statement

· Policy, protocols and procedures

· Code of Ethics

· Previous resolutions

10:45 am - Discussion on “Keys To Recovery” and a plan to develop additional local chapters

11:15 am - Break

11:30 am - Discussion on a plan to develop a crisis hotline for addicts in the communities we serve

12:00 pm - Discussion on the value of group counseling and recommended practices to enhance patient participation

12:30 pm - Lunch Break

1:15 pm -. The “Ombudsman” presentation by Professor Bill Shilley

1:30 pm - Update on political and legislative work, by Karl Kop:

· AB 1308

· AB 1100

· Title IX amendments (e.g., 180 mg., long term detox, 30 days take-home, monthly UAs etc.)

· Accreditation

· Patients’ rights and the enforcement of ABA regulations by the General Counsel and the legislative analyst.

2:00 pm - Announcements

2:15 pm - Distribution of materials and ID cards

2:20 pm - Meeting Adjourned

The Patient’s Advisory & Advocacy Group

PAAG

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MEMBERS:

Gale Wessel......................................................... Atascadero

Mike Marks......................................................... Atascadero

Peggy Marks........................................................ Atascadero

Georgina Raines.................................................. Bakersfield

Ruben Ornealas................................................... Bakersfield

Julie Johnson...................................................... Bakersfield

Michelle Robey.................................................... Bakersfield

Darlene Clark...................................................... Chico

Eloise Lopez......................................................... Delano

Deanne Yocum.................................................... Delano

Arthur Hughes..................................................... Hesperia

Paul Morales........................................................ Hesperia

Ronald Pool........................................................... Modesto

Adrian F. Zavala.................................................. Oxnard

Bill Lidikay.......................................................... Pomona

Starvel Junious................................................... Roseville

San French.......................................................... Roseville

Russell Indanza................................................... Santa Barbara

Susan Fisher....................................................... Santa Maria

Stephen Day........................................................ Simi Valley

Mary Ann Sandoval............................................. Stockton

INVITEES

Becky Heinicke............................................. Assistant Director of Medical & Clinical Services

Kristy Weber................................................ Public Relations

Professor Bill Shilley...................................... Ombudsman

Karl Kop...................................................... General Counsel

Michael Seifert.............................................. Director of Operations

Michael Ante................................................ Clinical Auditor

Udi Barkai.................................................... President

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