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Comprehensive Entry Point System for Long Term Care

PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 526-7868
Fax: (573) 751-8687

Email: Jessica.Stroupe@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/CEPS/

Director: Margaret Donnelly

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 208.955

Department: Health and Senior Services

Function:
SB 577 stipulated that by October 1, 2008, the comprehensive entry point system subcommittee shall submit its report to the governor and general assembly containing recommendations for the implementation of the comprehensive entry point system, offering suggested legislative or administrative proposals deemed necessary by the subcommittee to minimize conflict of interests for successful implementation of the system.

Subcommittees: N/A

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: Meeting scheduled as necessary to complete Final Report

Location of meetings: Jefferson City, MO

Duration of meetings: 3-4 hours

Preparation time for meetings: Dependant upon meeting activities

Total time commitment: 35-40 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 22

Appointed members: 16

Term length: N/A

Compensation: N/A

Member Requirements: RSMo 208.955 (5) provides for the requirements of each member

Political Requirements: N/A

Geographic Requirements: N/A

Senate Consent Required: No

MEMBERS

Ms. Margaret Donnelly
Department of Health and Senior Services
Jefferson City

Mr. Keith Schafer
Department of Mental Health

Vacant Slot
Department of Social Services

The Honorable Peter Kinder
Lt. Governor
Jefferson City

Mrs. Jo Walker
Member 1
Marshfield
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Mr. Les M. Wagner
Member 10
Columbia
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Ms. Carol J. Scott
Member 11
Jefferson City
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Mrs. Cheryl L. Woodruff
Member 12
High Ridge
Term begins: Mar 18, 2008

Ms. Linda M. Detring
Member 13
Saint Louis
Term begins: Mar 18, 2008

Mr. Marvin D. Merrill
Member 14
Nixa
Term begins: Mar 18, 2008

Ms. Carolyn A. Chambers
Member 15
Kirksville
Term begins: Apr 4, 2008

Vacant Slot
Member 16

Dr. Novella Perrin
Member 2
Warrensburg
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Mr. Philip R. Melugin
Member 3
Springfield
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Mrs. Melanie F. Markham
Member 4
Ozark
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy K. Knowles
Member 5
Buffalo
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008
Term expires: Jan 31, 2008

Dr. Nancy L. Morrow-Howell
Member 6
Saint Louis
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Mr. Robert W. Whitlock
Member 7
Columbia
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Mr. Joseph J. Brinker
Member 8
Saint Louis
Term begins: Jan 22, 2008

Mr. Eric F. Fink
Member 9
Ballwin
Term begins: Mar 18, 2008

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Member of the House of Representatives

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Member of the Senate