IRIS Advisory Committee
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
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AGENDA
9:30 am
Meeting Call to Order Alicia Boehme, DHS Director Bureau of Quality and Oversight Christian Moran, DHS, Director, Bureau of Programs and Policy
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Meeting overview
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Approval of minutes
9:45 am
Department Updates (BPP/BQO/BRS)
Alicia Boehme, DHS Director Bureau of Quality and Oversight Christian Moran, DHS, Director, Bureau of Programs and Policy
10:25 am
Ombudsman Update
Kayla Smith, IRIS Ombudsman, Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
10:40 am
LTC Scorecards
Kathleen Plunkett, DHS Quality Information Specialist, Bureau of Programs and Policy
11:10 am
Break
11:25 am
Public Comment Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per person. If you require additional time for an accommodation, please notify the committee prior to making your comment. Please do not disclose any HIPAA-protected information in your comments (family member names, medical conditions, etc.). Your microphone will be muted after three (3) minutes. If you would like to offer a comment during this period, please raise your hand with the icon on the bottom of your screen or by dialing *9 from your phone
11:40 am
Follow-Up to Competitive Employment Presentation
Alicia Boehme, DHS Director Bureau of Quality and Oversight
11:55 am
Lunch
12:25 pm
IRIS Budget Amendment Process Improvement Overview
Jennifer Ruid, Program & Policy Analyst Adv
John Galetka, Quality Assurance Program Specialist
1:10 pm
IRIS Caregiver Background Check Policy Overview
Jennifer Ruid, Program & Policy Analyst Adv
John Galetka, Quality Assurance Program Specialist
1:55 pm
Policy Tracker Amy Chartier, DHS, IRIS Policy Section Manager, Bureau of Programs and Policy
2:10 pm
Committee Business Alicia Boehme, DHS Director Bureau of Quality and Oversight Christian Moran, DHS, Director, Bureau of Programs and Policy
2:25 pm
Adjourn
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda. The IRIS Advisory Committee is created by DHS to advise on matters that directly concern the IRIS Program. The Committee is expected to provide input, guidance, and community feedback to DHS to enable them to administer the IRIS Program within the allowances of the waiver and to ensure that it is a cost-effective and sustainable Long Term Care program. The establishment of the committee is referenced in the Wisconsin 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Waiver WI.0484.R02 as authorized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services More information about the Committee is available at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/iris/charter.pdf.
DHS is an equal-opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or an alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting the Bureau of Programs and Policy at 608-267-7286 or DHSDMSLTC@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
2025 IAC Meeting Dates
January 28, 2025
May 20, 2025
September 23, 2025
March 25, 2025
July 22, 2025
November 18, 2025
*Please note the adjusted dates in May and November
Meeting materials are located: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/iris/iac.htm
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