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The HR director described a staffing gap in occupational health coverage after hiring a nurse practitioner and proposed hiring a known provider as a per‑diem to cover vacations and absences so the occupational health office would not shut down. Staff said the candidate, who previously provided coverage under a contract with Exeter Hospital, could be brought on as a per‑diem employee or subcontractor and that contracting firms can confirm liability coverage. Commissioners asked staff to negotiate rates and return with a proposed agreement; the board did not formally award a contract at the May 29 meeting but authorized staff to proceed with outreach.

The board unanimously approved a request to spend residual Cigna wellness dollars on a new quiet room/nursing mother's room and water bottles for county employees. Several commissioners noted the funds were “use it or lose it” and supported allocating them toward employee wellness amenities.

Commissioners also approved a travel/training request that reserves a slot for an HR employee to attend the Rehabilitation Association of Counties conference at Mount Washington Resort Nov. 9–11, 2025, with an estimated cost of $1,523.75; the motion held that the specific attendee would be determined later.

Staff also updated commissioners on open enrollment: as of the meeting’s morning there were 77 completed enrollments and about 203 employees had not yet logged in; HR asked department heads to encourage completion because open enrollment closes June 9 and evaluations are due to be submitted by June 13 to avoid payroll retro activity.

Next steps: HR will negotiate per‑diem terms with the nurse candidate, return with a proposed rate and contract or vendor agreement, and proceed with the approved wellness purchases and the reserved training slot.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Meeting 05/29/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners gave preliminary support for hiring a per‑diem occupational health nurse for coverage gaps, approved use of residual Cigna wellness funds for a quiet nursing mothers’ room and water bottles, and approved a travel slot for an HR staffer to attend a November conference with an estimated cost of $1,523.75.","taxTitle","Rockingham County, New Hampshire","taxId",54226,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221060,"Sheriff reports jail tech upgrades, officer injured and vehicle problems; board approves small transfer",932,2525000,3457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3615097-7385071a23cf778c9dea9abab48ae5eb&start=2525&end=3457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3615097-7385071a23cf778c9dea9abab48ae5eb/thumbnail_2525000.jpg","/articles/6221060/Rockingham-County/New-Hampshire/Sheriff-reports-jail-tech-upgrades-officer-injured-and-vehicle-problems-board-approves-small-transfer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221060-5332db5a9536f71596000e3fd48ef583/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153086&Signature=fxRHsJKgUM-X0PX4v3IAOkxbhLnmGHDxhvzMO0G0Mj4mgzRF2CP-sW~DlaIof45b5Y1Ye3iHpul8KSy7EPO3TOdBC5eU5FCtN71vlTLviF2SwNTVAowe2F6iICEQ3WgtMcCRPAMiGI8PpV49tvds7aAqqVyMaTqargsTNOsaRwOo-FZhSD5jCrr0bprPSeufUG9r~FThOuvkoWAfE0~67B3jmTBi7JGINBjAbEzn3hGQdsBAKLOhQUHxBi0CEntSp1YB7lvYA3vo3Nj-TeWzyBz3ytnLaTDaRIo5KBcPutinC7J4NQiUdS7~2Ftv66WB28EMRakXhiSWOOcW~M4aeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockingham County sheriff told the Board of Commissioners on May 29 that a deputy involved in a serious motorcycle crash was med‑flighted to a Boston hospital with multiple injuries and that the department had started a go‑fund‑raiser for the officer.

The sheriff also reported progress on a digital Guard Tour system that replaces paper cell‑check rounds and provides supervisor dashboards, inmate bracelet scanning and easier camera retrieval for investigations. Staff said the system has reduced paperwork and improved shift documentation.

On fleet issues, the sheriff said one vehicle’s transmission had failed and quoted an estimated repair cost of up to about $5,500 for a refurbished transmission with a three‑year warranty. The sheriff said a passenger van used extensively for staff training and transport will likely be out of service by September due to body and paint problems, and presented the idea of encumbering funds this fiscal year to make a first lease payment for a replacement vehicle in next year’s budget cycle. Commissioners asked for cost comparisons and specifics and asked sheriff’s staff to return with numbers next week.

The board voted to approve a routine end‑of‑year line‑item transfer of $6,390, moving funds from a uniform equipment line to a non‑expendable equipment account to reflect fixed‑asset classification of an item that exceeded the $5,000 threshold.

What to watch: the sheriff will return with lease or purchase comparisons and specific dollar amounts for commissioners to consider before any encumbrance of this year’s funds.","The Rockingham County sheriff updated commissioners on jail technology and a serious officer motorcycle injury, sought a short‑term fix for a vehicle with a failed transmission and received approval of a $6,390 reclassification transfer for uniform equipment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221065,"Commissioners table change to Easterseals adult‑day no‑show fee amid questions",411,2145000,2556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3615097-7385071a23cf778c9dea9abab48ae5eb&start=2145&end=2556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3615097-7385071a23cf778c9dea9abab48ae5eb/thumbnail_2145000.jpg","/articles/6221065/Rockingham-County/New-Hampshire/Commissioners-table-change-to-Easterseals-adultday-noshow-fee-amid-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221065-87c3dea4e9fc9d2d8c8b333845f96842/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153086&Signature=FYAZOiMO9DAmVF9Qiv47xr3XKws0QyV-Ad-VvmHnfiqSgmprrvQzm-H4LAcL2X2~FWBtU8PIJzY5ZnnMhwqjE~AjE7aVkMAN5PFwzBws2UMcogHT3PQGOHj3kG9j2r18x0u4nLTTometx0BGbSSSl1i3zjXsOyciN02lG9iECu7pNkPEXvJ4glwDCBE-dizvY89siAGJRt~ijAI3dFRuQvjNrjppohvt2Sm2St88ZDsenF4qnHCiTd0jCID6b0T8FHd9bbgKcWj9ZxkzA4LiXuzU1FY2Ya8aIDdouS9QHC2Tr0OVOEtjwAdf01tlQUcH2wiDciG-5aerKIOjpMwd-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners voted to table on May 29 a proposed change to the fee structure for Easterseals’ adult day program that would have charged families for scheduled slots regardless of attendance.

Board members said they support adult day services but were not given enough information about the provider’s financial circumstances, the frequency of no‑shows, or how a new cancellation policy would be applied. Several commissioners said they wanted a fuller explanation and asked county staff to invite an Easterseals representative to explain the change before the county makes a decision.

Why it matters: Easterseals and similar adult medical day programs are one of a small number of local providers serving medically complex adults; commissioners said closing or destabilizing those programs would reduce options for residents who rely on them. At the same time, commissioners questioned whether the county should underwrite a provider’s operational losses without clearer evidence.

During the discussion, one commissioner noted historical county support for outside providers and urged a careful, data‑driven approach rather than an immediate funding shift. Another commissioner said the letter from Easterseals looked absolute and recommended tabling so staff could obtain details on cancellation policies and program finances.

The motion to table carried; commissioners asked county staff to invite an Easterseals representative to the next meeting to explain the reasons for the fee change and provide financial data. The board did not approve the fee structure change at the May 29 meeting.","Rockingham County commissioners tabled a proposal to convert Easterseals adult day program from fee‑for‑service to a fee‑for‑slot (charge for scheduled days regardless of attendance) after commissioners requested more data and a meeting with the provider.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221070,"Board approves several long‑term care service agreements, raises consulting cap",278,973000,1251000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3615097-7385071a23cf778c9dea9abab48ae5eb&start=973&end=1251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3615097-7385071a23cf778c9dea9abab48ae5eb/thumbnail_973000.jpg","/articles/6221070/Rockingham-County/New-Hampshire/Board-approves-several-longterm-care-service-agreements-raises-consulting-cap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221070-96c4caed0a72f19d45e95637eeb41239/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153086&Signature=O54zp5S1sMMkFVZDSaHwiu8WWtDVEA78ne7bWkFBJW9F762TzwdglesNg61OoSLEZF5hzGEfpsifjFfgF-ko-6PtPR-7R1cvSO0xiktuTeEM9hIsmbTRxqgZq5BOp1xxJ1Yxg~49kIviBKxxuFgZDhFt8m5tD5~cZhALha0Sgwh8bYjw9hZfRNqyfJvDWYFNwRRVr0hLHp5or3L3D43nEyFvsrv7C0oDe3iXnMK93bqdHLYA1cJkzCf-Ybz-SWsEvokHoRrgvb4ptS1i5kWXx30ggzEyFCSYmIcF5fPlzWSERK3GsnM2-pEX~UpV4Jee-myYdVvIqH7DbLWGb3lPdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on May 29 approved multiple agreements and amendments intended to expand clinical services and administrative tools at county long‑term care facilities.

Approvals included a one‑year professional services agreement with National Healthcare Rehabilitation LLC to provide on‑site physiatry services beginning April 3, 2025; a one‑year agreement with New England Regenerative Services for specialized wound care starting June 2, 2025; and a chaplain services contract for Angie Estevez covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 with a total contract amount of $37,000. The board also approved an amendment to a consulting agreement that raised the pass‑through cap from $43,000 to $55,000 effective May 18, 2025 to expand weekend coverage.

Why it matters: county officials said bringing physiatry and advanced wound care on‑site reduces resident transport, may improve clinical outcomes and can streamline documentation that affects reimbursement. County long‑term care leadership said the physiatry arrangement will “help with mobility,” perform certain injections on site and “help us in our rates” by improving documentation used for payment determinations.

The board also approved a services agreement with Further Technology LLC for a web and data platform intended to add features such as a website chatbot to support admissions and recruitment. The vendor fee was described in the motion as $275 per month per location; staff said the item was budgeted in marketing and that the board should verify whether the vendor meant one site or two to avoid duplicative monthly charges. Commissioners voted to approve the contract while asking staff to confirm the per‑site count and insurance amounts before finalizing implementation.

In discussion of the clinical contracts, staff said the outside providers bill residents’ insurance and that the county would not incur direct service fees; commissioners and managers also discussed mutual indemnification clauses and insurance limits as standard contract negotiation points.

The board additionally approved the facility’s February 2025 Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan, which staff said identifies regulatory and quality‑of‑care improvement opportunities and has already led to staff education and revised processes.

What to watch: staff were asked to confirm exact insurance coverage amounts, the Further Technology site count and to return any revised contract language to commissioners if changes are substantive.","The board approved contracts to expand on-site physiatry and wound care services at county long‑term care facilities, a chaplain contract and an amendment raising a consulting pass‑through cap; commissioners also approved a web/chatbot service with clarifications requested on site counts and insurance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221074,"Rockingham County OKs indemnification for corrections staff named in pending lawsuit",189,543000,732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3615097-7385071a23cf778c9dea9abab48ae5eb&start=543&end=732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3615097-7385071a23cf778c9dea9abab48ae5eb/thumbnail_543000.jpg","/articles/6221074/Rockingham-County/New-Hampshire/Rockingham-County-OKs-indemnification-for-corrections-staff-named-in-pending-lawsuit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221074-0578b0f7786d843041cdcb29508bfb6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153086&Signature=MHaiA8YSVqU7WWveI6jvhJtizFChf4xHBahsj5M78JtN5PnEck-nQkuLmD-pjZ4Xgib3RNh54kn6RzhqSN3IPYzulDKZxc7KpGF2182k4LAg8dWRBH19OBRtdGqXc7yKTEQf4Z4FAVpTqWMU-GpJdOChNSbRYNYuRUVejTOu5NOEzSIBKkPBwN2M9TLlE5-aJc3cU2BqWUZCIyrRkfBLmFBPnonSDI2l2w419plLVkvLlWIxxdGRDRJww~oqoa-OheF96J76saB6l2AUiI~hg6k3MzkH-NivzLphQzc79CIrvuTLCE9Tykj6CdewQPYXQWNfKh9wd4ebDoo4g6EkEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners voted May 29 to approve legal defense and indemnification for employees of the county Department of Corrections who are named in civil action number 25-CV-53-SED-TSM.

The motion, which the board passed during its regular meeting, covers Jason Henry, superintendent of the Department of Corrections, Chaplain Angie Estevez and “any individual employees that may be named” in the suit. The motion referenced the county’s authority to provide indemnification for employment-related lawsuits as described during the discussion.

Why it matters: indemnification commits the county to provide legal representation and to assume liability costs for covered employees unless their conduct falls outside employment scope. Commissioners said the county typically indemnifies employees for employment-related actions unless there is evidence of a “rogue” or egregious departure from duties.

County counsel explained the rationale in brief discussion: “...an indemnification letter is saying because the lawsuit arises out of employment related” matters, a county staff member said during the meeting. Commissioners pressed for clarity on scope and timing of notice; county staff noted procedures require forwarding a lawsuit within seven days of service so the board can consider indemnification.

The board completed a roll-call style vote to approve the motion. Commissioners recorded their votes in the meeting; the motion carried and the county will proceed with providing defense under the terms discussed.

What was not decided: the board did not identify any limits on the indemnity beyond the standard exceptions discussed (conduct outside the scope of employment). The transcript records references to recent court rulings that raise the threshold for denying indemnification (for example, conduct that is wanton or totally egregious), but no separate legal opinion or formal amendment to county policy was adopted at the meeting.

The county clerk will retain the indemnification documentation and related filings for the case moving forward.","At its May 29 meeting the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to provide legal defense and indemnification for Department of Corrections employees named in civil action 25-CV-53-SED-TSM, citing the claim arises from employment duties.","actionData","errors"]

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