Kent County committee praises training, plans end-of-year case-file review

The Kent County Administrative Charting Committee approved last month’s minutes, praised a recent computer-training session and said it will perform a deeper end-of-year review of case files to look for trends and staffing or supervision needs.

The committee’s chair opened the meeting by reminding members that personnel discussions are confidential and that the meeting is held under the Maryland Open Meetings Act. The committee then moved to approve the prior meeting’s minutes; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Committee members spent most of the discussion on two items: a recent computer-training session and a planned review of case files. One committee member described the trainer, “Natalie,” as “wonderful, very personable,” and added, “she did a marvelous job.” The committee said it will schedule follow-up training sessions and expects to learn whether there is broader interest from its TAB (Technical Advisory Board) members.

On records and reporting, the committee chair said members will “break out all the case files” toward the end of the calendar year for a more in-depth analysis to identify trends such as manpower issues and lack of supervision training. The chair and another member said the committee currently has about one year’s worth of case files, which they described as insufficient to draw firm trend conclusions.

Other brief items: the committee confirmed an individual’s training is scheduled and discussed a suggested meeting or training location, with one member mentioning Turf Valley. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and approved.

Votes at a glance: Approve previous meeting’s minutes — motion moved by Committee chair; seconded by Committee member; voice vote, approved. Adjourn meeting — motion moved by Committee chair; seconded; voice vote, approved.