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Commissioners pause 2026 changes; county to receive limited legacy funding and still faces staff shortages
Summary
The county commissioners voted to pause planned 2026 changes and the health department will receive roughly $117,000 in legacy funding with restrictions including a 30-day hiring freeze and Indiana-resident hiring requirement. Staff reported continued shortages, with nursing down to two nurses and two medical assistants.
Board members reported that county commissioners voted to pause planned changes for 2026 and to resume limited legacy funding to the health department while state legislation is considered.
Lanters told the board the county will receive about $117,000 in legacy funding but that the money carries restrictions, including a 30-day hiring freeze and a requirement to hire Indiana residents for funded positions. She said those restrictions limit immediate relief for persistent staffing shortages but allow the department to plan use of the funds, including toward salaries if the board chooses.
Staffing update: Lanters reported the nursing division is down to two nurses and two medical assistants; one LPN position has been approved and an application had been received. She said competition with hospitals and pay disparities remain a barrier to recruiting and that several part-time positions have been posted.
What the board did: The board discussed the funding pause and staffing situation; no formal vote beyond acceptance of reports was required.
Sources: Administrator Amanda Lanters' remarks at the Oct. 21 meeting.
