Minutes of the HIV Incarcerated Task Force
Los Angeles County
June 28, 2006
The meeting commenced at approximately 2:15 PM.
In attendance were: Kerry Ferguson, Monica Lopez, Frank Moreno, Joanne Oliver, Herbeth Osorio, Diana Perez, Jose Perez, Stephanie Ruiz-Perez Ron Snyder, Roland Souza, Martha Tadesse and Marcus Wilson.
Kerry opened the meeting at 2:15 PM, and thanked everyone for coming.
Introductions were made.
The minutes from May 31, 2006, June 28, 2006 and Agenda were approved.
REPORTS:
HIV Commission: Ron reported on the Names based reporting has been delayed due to implementation problems.
Treasurer: Ron Snyder reported that expenditures for the month were $25.90 for web, and our balance was-$149.50.
LA Jail Update: Joanne reported that the TCMP is currently funded for 4 case managers, and 3 years ago it was at 9. The case load has gone up, but the Managers have gone down. The jail also still needs more HIV testers. There also needs to be training with the medical department about HIV meds and issues surrounding HIV. Also the revised form was not approved and a different approach needs to be taken to correct the issue.
Prison Report: Roland reported that CREP only had one TCM for all of the State now. Clients were having problems getting meds for release and he was still working with Paula about our meeting at Chino.
Public Comment: Marcus stated that the continuum of care needs to be addressed and the Task Force
should take the lead on this issue.
It was also suggested that the Task Force should put together a "Train the Nurses" program to address
the issue of care inside the jails.
Martha has a booth at the Ethiopian Sport Federation Fair July 2-8 and contact her if you are interested
in participating.
Old Business:
Pride Festivals: It was too late for participation in LA Pride or Long Beach Pride but Frank would follow up for Latin Pride and we needed to see about the Valley Pride.
Participation: The issue was discussed and Frank was going to work on a survey for this issue.
Mentoring Program: Ron was to contact Michael Garcia to get notes and Banner.
CREP Follow-up: No contact from CDCR about issue, but Ron will ask for help from the Commission at the next meeting.
New Business:
Discharge Planning Taskforce: Ron enclosed a flyer from this Task Force that the meeting was the same as ours and explained that he had spoke with them about changing the date.
Steering Committee Meeting: The body decided that it would be held the second Wednesday of the month at 12:30.
Announcements:
A. Next Meeting: Wednesday- July 26, 2006 at TTCF
B. Website: hivitf.org has meeting information, previous meeting minutes, and Organization links and
announcements.
C. Please make sure to sign the sign in sheet.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:00 PM
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