10/03/1984 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, October
3, 1984 at the New Hanover County Health Department.
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Members Present:
Larry Neal, D.D.S., Chairman
Jean Credle, vice Chairman
Donald Blake
Carl Durham
william Grathwol
Charles Hicks, M.D.
Harley Phillips, D.V.M.
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Dr. Maurice Wilson
Members Absent:
Arnold Sobol
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Dr. Neal, Chairman, called the meeting to
called for corrections to the September
Grathwol moved the minutes be approved.
motion and it carried unanimously.
order at 8:00 A. M.
5, 1984 minutes.
Mr. Durham seconded
and
Mr.
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Department Focal
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Home Health was the subject of the Department Focal. Betty
Creech, former supervisor in Home Health, gave a history of home
health care in New Hanover County. A film, which was made by the
Division of Health Services in Raleigh, featuring some of our
local nurses and physical therapists making calls in the home, was
shown to the Board. Karen Hogan, present Director of Home Health
Services, talked about present staffing and services. Dr. Philip
Smith, Chairman of the Home Health Advisory Board, spoke on the
advantages of home health services to the public. Allen Mozingo,
Internal Audi tor for New Hanover County, gave a summary of the
Cost Report and financing of the program. Steve Westlake of New
Hanover Memorial Hospital was present to answer any questions
regarding the hospital's relation to our Home Health Program.
New Board
Member, Dr.
Ted Bag ley.
of Health Member
Maurice Wilson,
Dr. Neal introduced our new Board
who will fill the unexpired term of
Comments fro)ll Chairman: Dr. Neal complimented the Department on
their participation in activities surrounding Hurricane Diana.
Dr. Neal wi 11 wri te a letter from the Board thanking everyone who
took an active part in these activities.
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Letter of Thanks: Dr. Neal read a
President of the NCPHA, thanking the
Health for the good job done at the
Reception for Boards of Health Members.
letter from George Bond,
Department and Board of
NCPHA Annual Meeting and
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New Staff
Mr. Parker introduced the following new staff members:
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Karen Bell
Connie Meadows
Sandra Brooks
X-Ray Technologist
Clerk Typist, Family Planning
Clerk Typist, Personal Health
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Research on Health Department X-Rays:
until the November meeting.
This report was delayed
Fee Policy Resolution: A resolution authorizing the Health
Director to make adjustments to the fee schedule and to bring to
the Board once each year for approval, was presented to the Board.
Motion was made by Dr. Hicks that the resolution be adopted. Dr.
Phillips seconded the motion. During the discussion which
followed, Dr. Wilson made a substitute motion that the resolution
be tabled until proper wording can be worked out. Mr. Durham
seconded the substitute motion and it carried unanimouSly.
Health Law Update
workshop enti tIed
for October 9 - 11
1984: Mr. Parker
"Health Law Update
in Greenville, N. C.
told
1984"
the Board about a
which is scheduled
Goal Statement for Administrative Division: Mabel Price presented
the following Goal Statement for the Administrative Division:
"The goal of the Administrative Division of the New Hanover County
Health Department is to support the Health Director, Assistant
Health Director, Board of Health and Division Chiefs and provide
efficient assistance in the areas of routine administrative
ma t ters, fiscal management, personnel policies and procedures and
assist other staff as needed. Our division shall provide Vital
Records services and submi t timely and accurate records as
mandated by G.S. 130-63. We will also assure a good public image
through courteous and efficient contact with the citizens of New
Hanover County and the people who visit here."
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Dr. Wilson moved the Goal Statement be adopted.
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Grathwol
Orientation for New Board Members: Dr. Neal asked the Education
Committee to draw up an orientation program for new board members.
Capi tal Improvements Committee: Dr. Neal asked for volunteers to
serve on the Capital Improvements Committee.
Half-Time LPN Position Requested: Additional funds have been
received from the Maternal Child Health Section, Division of
Health Services, to cover additional requirements of the program.
It was requested that these funds be used to hire a half-time LPN.
Dr. Wilson moved the position be approved and forwarded to the IIIIIlI
County Commissioners for approval. Mr. Grathwol seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously. _
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Request to Make Tem~orary Clerk position in Personal Health a Full
Time Permanent pOSltion: Mr. Parker requested that the Board
approve a full time permanent position to replace a temporary
clerk position on the Personal Health staff. Funds from fee
collections will be used to pay for this position. Dr. Hicks
moved the position be approved and forwarded to the County
Commissioners for approval. Dr. Wilson seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Board Terms: Mr. Parker told the Board that Dr. Neal would rotate
off the Board at the end of 1984 and that Mr. Durham and Mr.
Strickland were both eligible to be reappointed.
Health Director's Legal Conference: Mr. Parker announced that the
Health Director's Legal Conference will be held at the Institute
of Government on October 24, 25, and 26. He told the Board that
on the morning of the 26th there would be a session for Board
Members and encouraged anyone who could to attend.
Animal
County
should
Control Ordinance: Mr. Parker told the Board that the
Commissioners had affirmed that cats in New Hanover County
wear collars, in concurrence with the State Ordinance.
Plat Statement: Mr. Parker told the Board that the Plat Statement
adopted by the Board was still being studied by the Planning Board
and that action should be taken soon.
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There being
adjourned.
unanimously.
no further business, Mr.
Mr. Whaley seconded
The Board was adjourned
Grathwol moved the meeting be
the motion and it carried
at 10:20 A. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairman, Board of Health
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Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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