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802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368
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HEALTH BOARD
Minutes: November 20, 1990
BOARD MEMBERS:
STAFF MEMBERS:
B. G. Brown, Chairman
Larry W. Dennison, Member
George C. Brown, Member
Larry Fay, Director
Environmental Health
Kathy stafford, Administrator
Nancy Gow, Acting Director of
Nursing Services
J. Peter Geerlofs, M. D., Health
Officer
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
REPRESENTATIVE:
Sheila Westerman
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 Dennison: commissioner George C. Brown;
Administrator Kathy Stafford: Acting Director of Nursing Nancy
Gow: Environmental Health Director Larry Fay, and Environmental
Technician Marel Harstad.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Larry Dennison moved
to approve the minutes of October 16, 1990 as presented.
Commissioner George C. Brown seconded the motion, which carried by
a unanimous vote.
Health Board Minutes: November 20, 1990
Page: 2
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Consolidated Contract: Kathy Stafford explained that
this is an annual contract for grant funding for nursing programs.
This will go on the County Commissioners' agenda next week.
Dental Contracts: These contracts are with K. Ben
Skerbeck, D.D.S. and Dental Hygienist Cynthia S. Newman for their
services for the Olympic Peninsula primary Care Dental Program.
The contracts fulfill the grant and are the same as last year.
They will also be put on the County Commissioners' agenda.
Giardia UDdate: There have been no new cases of giardia
reported since the last Health Board meeting. The State Department
of Health did not find the number of cases excessive. Kathy
Stafford has notified the doctors in the area to call their
attention to any problems. There was discussion about publishing
a newspaper article.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING REPORT
statistics: Nancy Gow presented the Nursing service
statistics as follows:
Approximately 1500 shots were given this year at the Flu
Immunization Clinics.
The HIV counseling and testing is still maintaining a higher
level.
About a third of the clients from the WIC program will begin
meeting at the Tri Area Community Center. These people live
in that area, so it is more convenient for them and should
reduce overcrowding in the Port Townsend classes.
AudiometerlTvDlDanoaram: This machine that tests hearing
and middle ear functioning is used in the Well Child Clinic. The
machine was sent in for an annual calibration this fall. It will
cost at least $500 to repair. It was originally bought in 1960 and
they do not combine the two functions in one machine any longer.
Nancy Gow explained that the two new machines would cost between
$2500-$3000. Nancy said she would do more research and report
back.
Health Board Minutes: November 20, 1990
Page: 3
Director of Nursina Report - Continued
Daycare: Nancy Gow explained that daycare centers are
serviced by the state. By law, all daycare centers that care for
infants are required to have at least two hours of nursing
consultation per month. Nancy would like to have nursing services
available to these centers on a more formal basis.
Heart Babies: The state epidemiologist's report could
not find a common link between the 8 babies born this year in
Jefferson county with birth anomalies. This was the result of an
extensive survey of the families involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT
seauim Sludae utilization ADDlication: Marel Harstad
reported that sequim has made application to dump their secondary
sludge on a 100 acre site near the Winslow dump site in the Port
Ludlow area. They have met all the requirements. Larry Fay
explained that they are going to set up a sprinkler system and pump
the sludge directly through the tank or to a distribution system
and out through sprinklers. This increases the growth of trees
without using commercial fertilizer. There was a discussion about
the process to approve the application and any additional
information that would be needed.
Inert DumDsite - Indian Island: Indian Island has
applied for an inert dumpsite permit. The dumpsite is a natural
hole in the ground. They want to dump road waste in this area,
and plan to fill it in with sandy dirt when they are done.
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The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, December 18, 1990.
MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH
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