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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 August COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING VITAL STATISTICS ENViRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTH EDUCATION -=:. ,Mi~ JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368 (206) 385.0722 HEALTII BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1992 BOARD MEMBERS: MEMBERS: STAFF B.G. Brown, Chairman Larry W. Dennison, Member Richard E. Wojt, Member Larry Fay, Director of Environmental Health David Specter, Administrator Nancy Gow, Director of Nursing Services J. Peter Geerlofs, M.D., Health Officer CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPRESENTATIVE: Sheila Westerman The meeting was called to order by Chairman B.G. Brown. The following Board and Staff members were present: Commissioner Larry W. Dennison, Commissioner Richard E. Wojt, Larry Fay, David Specter, Denis Langlois, and Jean Baldwin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the minutes of July 21, 1992 as presented. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT: David Specter reported that 58.3% of the budget has been expended and 56.9% of the budget revenue has been collected as of August 1, 1992. He stated due to the fact that fees have not been increased the budget revenue will be down by approximately $20,000 at year end. Larry Fay explained that septic systems have also affected budget figures. Commissioner Brown stated that people have expressed some concern that the Health Department is placing restrictions on the placement of conventional systems. They feel that they are being asked to spend more HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 2 money for alternative systems when a conventional system would be sufficient. Larry Fay explained that under the existing regulations a conventional system can be installed with 36" of vertical separation. The Health Department can allow less vertical separation for conventional system however, since the existing regulations do not contain any criteria for allowing less vertical separation the Health Department adopted a policy that required a minimum of 36". Some alternative systems require less vertical separation. The property is the deciding factor as to what type of system will be used. David Specter then reported on the Mid-Year Expense Forecast Summary. Another area that will affect lhe budget is the Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) grant. The Health Department is the lead agency for the ICC which coordinates services for developmentally disabled children (birth - 3 years). Last year a grant of $10,000 was received to be used to hire a coordinator. At that time the Health Department was able to use existing staff to coordinate without having to hire anyone. The duties were split between two people. The ICC will be funded again however, this the person must be a parent of a handicapped child. Therefore the Health Department will not be able to coordinate with existing staff and will have to hire a person who meets the requirement. PROGRAM/GRANTS UPDATE: David Specter reported that the SAFE program held its first clinic on August 7, 1992. There were two clients in for examinations. He stated they are going to set up a consultation/waiting room for parents of the clients, and CPS case workers. This will be done to be more supportive and provide privacy. He then reported on the child health tracking system. The state will pay $3,700 over 15 months to the Health Department for assessing the feasibility of setting up a statewide child health tracking system that would extend from birth to school age. They want to track immunizations and well child services that are provided to children with specific risk factors. DIRECTOR OF NURSING'S REPORT STATISTICS/MONTHLY REPORT: Jean Baldwin and Denis Langlois were present on behalf of Nancy Gow. Denis Langlois reported that they have been organizing clinics for administering immunizations for children going back to school. Jean Baldwin reported that in the first part of September she will be going to each of the school districts to meet with the principals. The community centers in Chimacum and Quilcene will have clinics set up to administer immunizations during the first three days of school. She advised that there will probably be some people that are upset that the cost of immunizations are only $5.00 at the small clinics and $21.00 at the Health Department. She explained that there are long lines at small clinics and they are set up HEALTII BOARD MINUTES - AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 3 to do just immunizations and only the basics are given, while at the Health Department it takes more time to set up and there is probably a shorter waiting period for the client. Jean Baldwin reported on the Blood Borne Pathogen plan. Dr. Karata, Dr. Sid Schneidman and Dr. Peter Geerlofs are working to create a plan for this area. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTII DIRECTOR'S REPORT STATISTICS/MONTHLY REPORT: Larry Fay reported that there was a mercury spill in a house in the county which was reported to the Health Department. He staled he will send a letter to the individuals involved advising them of the potential risks of living in the house where the mercury was spilled and how to do testing in order to eliminate the risk. GROUP B WATER SYSTEMS/MOU UPDATE: Larry Fay stated that the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOD) is still at lhe Attorney General's Office for review. He presented a fee schedule that he and Bob Leach put together based on state fees to the Board for their review. The next meeting will be September 15, 1992. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ~ B.G. Brown, Chairman