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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 February ct. 6C(t..,7 3-cxl- 90' K, Olt\:!O~~UNICA8LE I-)ttl~ISE;.,sE CONTROL ..... PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING VITAL STATISTICS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTH EDUCATION 802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368 1206) 385-0722 HEALTH BOARD Minutes: February 20. 1990 BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF MEMBERS: B. G. Brown, Chairman Larry W. Dennison, Member George C. Brown, Member (Position Vacant) Director Environmental Health Kathy Stafford. Administrator Irene Senior Pomeroy, Director Nursing Services J. Peter Geer lofs, M. D.. Heal th Officer CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPRESENTATIVE: Karen Chang The meeting was called to order at the appointed time by Chairman B. G. Brown. The following Board and staff members were present: Commissioner Larry W. Dennison; Commissioner George C. Brown; Administrator Kathy Stafford; Director of Nursing, Irene Senior Pomeroy; Health Officer, J. Peter Geerlofs, M. D.; Environmental Health Specialist, Linda Atkins and Environmental Health Technician, Gwen Howard. APPROVAL OF MINUTBS: to approve the Minutes of Commissioner George C. Brown unanimously. Commissioner January 23, seconded the Larry Dennison moved 1990 as presented, motion which passed Health Board Minutes: February 20, 1990 Page: 2 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Advertisement for Environmental Health Director: Kathy Stafford reported that today was the final day to accept applications for the Environmental Health Director position. They have received 16 qualified applications. Based on experience, they will narrow the field to 10 or 12 resumes. The resumes will be sent to the County Commissioners Office this afternoon. The date for the Interview Screening is Thursday, February 22; the time has not been set, though it was agreed that either B. G. Brown or George C. Brown would be there. Three applicants will be interviewed. Contracts for Professional Services: 1) Sheila Hunt and 2) Aqreement Between Jefferson County and Clallam County: These contracts for Program Coordinator for the Senior Screening Program and to provide the service of an Environmental Health Specialist and Community Health Nurse to Western Jefferson County were referred to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Meetinq with Frank Gifford, Architectural Projects Coordinator: Kathy Stafford met with Frank Gifford, Architectural Projects Coordinator, to discuss clinic space and future needs. Nursinq Statistics: Kathy Stafford distributed copies of the Nursing Service statistics. This was an expanded format to show clinics. Also attached was the Environmental Health statistics for December 1989 and January 1990. DIRBCTOR OF NURSING REPORT STD Clinic: Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that the response to this clinic was as expected, though people were coming at different times than the time slot allowed. This clinic has been advertised for two weeks; she feels that future publicity will make people more aware of the clinic hours. Health Board Minutes: February 20, 1990 Page: 3 DIRBCTOR OP NURSING RBPORT - continued 60+ Senior Screening: The response to this clinic was also very good. Sheila Hunt had been concerned about lab fees, but was able to direct them to Medicaid and the CAC. Grace Chawes is helping with sign ups, and pre-work, and any questions. Flu Clinic at Courthouse: shots. Twenty-five county employees received MSSP Clinic: The involvement for the year in this program was expected to be 20 mothers, 16 have signed up in a two month period. In the future this program may have to be expanded. Medicaid provides for this program through direct reimbursement. WIC Satellite Program: The State's WIC Program is requiring that Jefferson County increase the number of people being served to 35% of eligible clients. There will be a WIC Clinic starting in April at the Gardiner Community Center to help increase the numbers. Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that Clallam County is serving some of our cl ients and she has written a letter to Clallam County asking that they refer these clients back to this county. Community Health Nursing Advisorv Board Meeting: Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that the Advisory Board will be looking into grant prospects. They are distributing brochures and posters. One of the members is volunteering in the 60+ Program. They will be asked to help with the homeless and teen-age girls program; and also to be involved in the Health Fair, Safety Awareness Week and Women's Day. They will also be asked to recruit volunteers and seek donations. ENVIRONMENTAL HBALTH RBPORT Earth Dav: April 22 is Earth Day. The Environmental Health Department will be coordinating an April Events calendar to list the environmental groups in the area and when they meet. There will also be articles in the Leader to bring environmental issues to peoples attention. On Earth Day, the main activity will be replanting native Rhododendrons on Rhody Drive between Airport Cutoff and Chimacum. Health Board Minutes: February 20, 1990 Page: 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT - continued Advertisinq on Buses: Two of our local buses will have advertisements on the outside concerning a state wide campaign against hepatitis. Fai linq Septic Systems: Linda Atkins reported that there are property owners with failing systems who ignore the Health Department's calls and correspondence or do not take their advice on how to solve the problem. Dr. Geerlofs commented about the amount of time that was spent going back to people that would not listen to them. He suggested that these people be asked to come before the Health Board at a meeting or the Prosecuting Attorney's Office could call or draft a letter to these people to let them know how critical the si tuation is. There was a discussion about having Mark Huth, Deputy Prosecutor, draft a general letter that the Health Department could use in most situations when the Department is being ignored. The Commissioners will ask John Raymond, Prosecuting Attorney, if Mark Huth could attend the March 20th Health Board meeting to discuss this letter. The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, March 20, 1990. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ~~~n, Chairman q~~~1/a~~:~r'~> LarrY~ oenn't:i:m, Member AU-Cf1L- - rta;~ <}~r( George 9. Brown, Member