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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/07/1992 BOH Minutes I I I 191 Dr. Goins called the regular business meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8: 00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 7, 1992, in the Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood Library, New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD) , Wilmington, North Carolina. Members Present: Michael E. Goins, OD, Chairman John M. Coble, Vice Chairman Mary Lou Alford, RN Mary King Dean W. Keith Elmore, RPh Robert G. Greer John L. Leonard, DVM Spiro J. Macris, DDS Sheram Robinson Alan E. Thomas, MD Mark A. Veenstra,PE Members Absent: Others Present: Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary Mr. Coble presented the invocation. Dr. Goins called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting on August 5, 1992. The minutes were approved. Oath of Office On behalf of the Board, Dr. Goins welcomed Mr. Mark A. Veenstra, Professional Engineer, to the Board of Health. Oath of office was administered to Mr. Veenstra by Ms. Frances De Vane, Notary Public. Recognition: 100% Smokefree Establishments/Organizations Dr. Goins announced that New Hanover County 100% Srnokefree Establishment Certificates will be awarded to 17 srnokefree establishments/organizations. Super Staff Winner On behalf of the Board of Health, Dr. Goins recognized and congratulated Paula Jenkins, Accounting Technician II, who was recipient of the Semi-Annual Super Staff Award. Dr. Goins commended Ms. Jenkins for her services in the General Clinic of the health department. Department Focal: Mr. Ken Sholar, Vector Control Director, Environmental Health, presented the department focal on Mosquito Control in New Hanover County. 192 Committee Reports: Health Promotions Committee I Dr. Leonard, Chairman, Health Promotions Committee, stated the Health Promotions Committee met on August 18, 1992. He presented a Resolution Entitled Youth Access to Tobacco in North Carolina to the Board. He stated that Representative Karen Gottovi, Anne Dellinger, Attorney, Institute of Government, Chapel Hill, N.C., and other state and local officials met with the Health Promotions Committee and addressed the issue of the sale of tobacco products to minors. After discussion Dr. Leonard moved from the Health Promotions Committee that the Board of Health adopt the Resolution Entitled Youth Access To Tobacco in North Carolina (Attachment #1), that the word "knowingly" be removed from the present North Carolina General Statute concerning the sale of cigarettes to minors and that retailers must require identification from purchasers of tobacco products. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Executive Committee Mr. Coble, on behalf of the Executive Committee, reported that the Executive Committee met at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 5, 1992, to consider the recommendation of two additional staff positions. Public Health Nurse I - Child Services Coordination I Based on increased (CSC) Program, Ms. additional Public reimbursement. caseloads in the Child Services Coordination Betty Jo McCorkle justified the need for an Health Nurse I to be funded by Medicaid Dr. Goins moved from the Executive Committee that the Board approve the above additional Public Health Nurse I position in the Child Services Coordination Program to be funded by Medicaid reimbursement. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Communicable Disease Clerical Specialist I (Half-time) Ms. Beth Day, Adult Health Director, reported that the health department received an additional $8,100 from the state for Communicable Disease related activities. She requested that $7,000 be used to supplement the half-time vacant clerical position in the Laboratory to create a full-time Clerical Specialist I position and $1,100 for uniform reimbursement and outreach activities. After discussion Mr. Coble moved that the Board approve the I recommendation for the half-time Communicable Disease Clerical Specialist I position in the Epidemiology Program. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. I I I 193 Unfinished Business: Inner City Rabies Clinic Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Committee, explained that the proposed Inner City Rabies Clinic was postponed due to concerns over sufficient manpower. Dr. Lee Hunter explained that the threat of Rabies is so serious that he does not feel securing manpower for the clinic will be a problem. Ms. Neal stated that the Animal Control Advisory Committee and the New Hanover County Humane Society have proposed to hold the Rabies Clinic on Saturday, November 14, 1992, from 12 Noon until 4:00 P.M. at the Community Center on the corner of Red Cross and McRae Streets. She requested the Board's recommendations and approval for the Inner City Rabies Clinic. Dr. Leonard moved that the Board of Health support the Inner City Rabies Clinic as proposed by the Animal Control Advisory Committee and the New Hanover County Humane Society. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. New Business: Conflict of Interest Policy Ms. Karen Hogan, Home Health Director, presented to the Board an Advisory Board Conflict of Interest Policy. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to members of the Home Health Advisory Board/New Hanover County Board of Health concerning the avoidance of conflict of interest. Dr. Goins moved that the Board adopt the New Hanover County Health Department Home Health Agency Advisory Board Conflict of Interest Policy. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Comments: Board Members Mr. Coble expressed his appreciation to Ms. Dianne Harvell, Environmental Health Director, for assisting with the informative Waste Disposal Site Tour on Wednesday, September 2, 1992. Health Director Mr. Parker expressed excitement over the steady decrease in teenage pregnancies. He commended the Board of Health and the health department staff for their educational efforts on this issue. 194 Mr. Parker reminded the Board of the Dedication of the Health I Department Auditorium to Carl Thomas Durham on Friday, October 9, 1992, 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. The reception will be sponsored by the New Hanover County Commissioners, Association of North Carolina Boards of Health (ANCBH) and General Electric. Mr. Parker invited Board members to participate in the ANCBH 1992 Programs. The Health Leadership Institute: Developing Leadership for Local Public Health will be held on October 9, 1992 at Wrightsville Beach. Dr. Goins requested participation from the Board for the Health Leadership Institute Teleconference: Promoting Prevention on October 20, 1992. Mr. Parker informed the Board that the Clerical Assistant I position for a permanent switchboard operator in the health department was approved by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Parker encouraged Board members to apply for the seats open on the ANCBH Board of Directors. This year three officer, three director and two nominating committee positions are open. The New Hanover Community Health Center received a $466,250 grant to expand the Rankin Terrace Clinic and build a comprehensive community health clinic. I Mr. Parker introduced the following new health department employees: Carol Dottin, Nutritionist Catherine Timpy, Environmental Health Specialist Jimmy Price, Animal Control Officer Mr. Parker announced that there will be four vacancies on the Board of Health effective January 1, 1993. There being no further business, Dr. Goins adjourned the meeting at 9:25 A.M. W L j Michael E. ~ð/J Chairman, Board of Health ~2-P~ Robert S. (Bob) Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: I