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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 December COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING VITAL ST A TI STlCS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTH EDUCATION JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368 (206) 385.0722 HEALTH BOARD Minutes: December 19, 1989 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 Geerlofs, M. D., Health 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; Irene Senior Pomeroy; and Yuko Umeda APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the Minutes of November 21, 1989 as written, Chairman B. G. Brown seconded the motion which passed unanimous 1 y. Commissioner Dennison was not present at the beginning of the meeting. Board of Health Minutes: December 19, 1989 Page: 2 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Search For An Environmental Health Director: The Administrator, Kathy Stafford, reported that Dr. Geerlofs wasn't able to hold the Retreat in December. The Retreat is for considering alternative ways of handling the Environmental Health Director position. He plans to schedule it for January. The next issue of Environmental Health will have an advertisement for this position. The County will also be advertising in Health Departments in Montana, Wyoming, and Minnesota, as well as Washington State. There haven't been any further responses from applicants. Chairman B. G. Brown suggested that a consultant could be utilized in the interim. DIRECTOR OF NURSING REPORT Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinics: Yuko Umeda reported on the clinics held this year. In 1989 a total of nine community, flu clinics were held throughout the County. These clinics were also offered at the schools and at the Kai Tai Care Center for staff members. A total of 806 flu shots and 120 pneumonia shots were given this year. The figures from the physicians in town have not been received yet. Some physicians held flu vaccine clinics. In 1988 a total of 724 flu and 98 pneumonia shots were given. Yuko Umeda also reported that Dr. Schneidman has arranged to provide the County Emergency Medical Technicians with Hepatitis B Vaccine. He will be administering the vaccine in January. Employees considered at risk for contacting blood or other body fluids, and syringes or needles, are offered the Hepatitis B Vaccine. Yuko Umeda suggested that health care workers, Fire Department personnel, and law enforcement employees should consider being vaccinated. She also reported that some other local agencies are contemplating the use of this vaccine, but the cost is high, approximately $125 - $130 per person for three shots. It was noted that if a person has already had hepatitis B, the vaccine is unnecessary. Organizational Chart~ for Health Department: Irene Senior Pomeroy presented draft organizational charts. Various agencies have requested a copy of the Health Departments Organization Charts. After a discussion of the formation of the chart, it was decided that the final version would be sent to the Health Board members for approval. Board of Health Minutes: December 19, 1989 Page: 3 AIDS Task Force: Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that this task force has been going for two years. Yuko Umeda has been coordinating meetings and taking Minutes. Irene Senior Pomeroy stated that she asked the group to set specific goals to complete or to decide if they wanted to be an ongoing organization. It was decided that the AIDS Task Force would elect officers in January as a community organization with the primary function of education. The group will be sending out a survey to determine the needs of the communi ty. The change in the task force organizat ion wi II relieve Yuko Umeda of the administrative duties. Public Health Nurse Positions: Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that Juliann Fleming is returning on a part-time basis and that she is willing to be full-time during Yuko Umeda's leave. Denis Langlois will remain with the Health Department and since he has trained for the STD Clinic, these responsibilities may be shifted to him. Nurse Practitioner Position: Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that two applicants are being considered for this position. Qualifications will be weighed and a decision made, hopefully by mid-.January. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT Extension of Ladley Septic Repair Deadline: Kathy Stafford reviewed the situation on the Ladley septic repair. She noted that Janet Welch wrote that she didn't receive the requested bids on the design because the installers didn't foresee being able to meet the Health Department's deadline. The deadline was extended from July 27th to October 1st, but the bidders did not have time to submit a bid. An extension for the deadline is being requested again, as it is likely installation might not be completed until the summer due to the wet conditions of the soil and the schedules of the installers. Commissioner Dennison moved to grant an extension to the Ladley septic permit for six months from this date; December 19, 1989 to June 19, 1990. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, January 23, 1990. MEETING ADJOURNED .JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~ B. G. Brown Chairman ~~ - 'V6 1Y-i """4U&~'L/ ~e~ ennison .k . ~~,-.-~_ ./\~~ Ge6!-ge C. Brown Member DlK122289