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City Council Minutes <br />January 22, 2019 <br />Page 4 <br />Councilmember Christianson asked ResCare if there were any mental illnesses they <br />were not equipped to help and was there criteria in place to deny admission. <br />Thomas Alf, Executive Director for ResCare, 4440 Beard Ave N, Robbinsdale, <br />stated ResCare does refuse admission to potential residents if the person is deemed <br />to be a danger to staff or the community through their own assessment. <br />Councilmember Ovall asked how many ResCare facilities are nationwide and if the <br />designation of Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) is different. He <br />questioned if there are there similar IRTS facilities nationwide. <br />Chris Jacobson, healthcare real estate advisor, stated there are six IRTS units and <br />they are all in Minnesota. <br />Councilmember Ovall asked for clarification on dealing with transition care for those <br />whose LOCUS score rating was Level 5. What is the relapse rate? If there is an 80% <br />successful transition to the next level of care does that mean there is a 20% relapse <br />rate? <br />Mr. Alf responded there was about a 20-30% relapse rate within the first 3 months, <br />after which time it becomes difficult to track. <br />Councilmember Wagner wished to clarify the term "relapse." <br />Mr. Alf clarified there are six possible levels. If a resident has to return to a hospital <br />or a Level 5 care facility or higher within three months it is considered a relapse. <br />Mr. Jacobson added Minnesota is unique in healthcare. He stated the fact that <br />Minnesota has the IRTS program is a bridge for mental health patients rather than <br />going straight from the hospital to a neighborhood. <br />A member of the audience asked what the Level 5 designation meant. <br />Councilmember Ovall responded it was public information in the packet that was <br />distributed to the council. <br />Mayor Dietz reminded the audience the time for public comment was over. <br />A ResCare representative explained Level 4 meant the resident was able to live in an <br />apartment and take care of themselves while a Level 3 was similar to a drop in <br />center. <br />Councilmember Ovall asked ResCare what steps they took to find out if potential <br />residents had gross misdemeanors or felonies. He questioned if background checks <br />are done and what the selection criteria is to fit into the community? <br />P11EIE1 11 <br />NATURE <br />