11/07/1984 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, November
7, 1984 at the New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
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Larry Neal, D.D.S., Chairman
Jean Credle, Vice Chairman
Carl Durham
William Grathwol
Harley Phillips, D.V.M.
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Dr. Maurice Wilson
Members Absent:
Donald Blake
Arnold Sobol, O.D.
Others Present:
Robert Pope, County Attorney
Robert S. Parker, Health Director
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Dr. Neal, Chairman, called the meeting to
called for corrections to the October
Grathwol moved the mi nutes be approved.
motion and it carried unanimously.
order at 8:00 A. M.
3, 1984 minutes.
Mr. Durham seconded
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Mr.
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Super Staffer: Betty Jo McCorkle, Public Health Nurse, was
recognized as Super Staffer for the quarter. Betty Jo is Program
Coordinator for the Perinatal Program. She was recognized for the
excellent job she is doing in the Perinatal Program and for
going beyond the call of duty in her work with the Department.
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Department Focal:
Sheriff Joe McQueen, Captain Spell and Linda wicks presented
information regarding the Jail Health Program and told the Board
that they are working toward Jail Health Care Accreditation. A
copy of the Agreement between The Sheriff's Department and the
Heal th Department had been ma iled to the Board Members. Dr. Neal
moved that the Agreement with the Ja il be approved. Mr. Durham
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Seat Belt Promotion Program: Bill Hunter, with the Seat Belt
Promotion Program for the State was present for this meeting. He
has been working with High School Students in several cities. He
explained the program to the members of the Board and offered
assistance if we wished to start such a program.
Oath of Office
administered to Dr.
Mabel Price.
Dr. Maurice Wilson: Oath of Office was
Maurice Wilson, new Board of Health member, by
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Emergency Preparedness Committee Report: Mr. Whaley reported that
the Committee had prepared a list of responsibilities of the
Health Department for all types of emergencies. A copy of this
was sent to members of the Board. After review and changi ng of
"melt down" to "radiation release warning", Mr. Whaley moved the
plan be adopted. Dr. Wilson seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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Education Committee: The Education Committee had met and
formulated an Orientation Program for Board of Health Members.
This program was presented to the Board. Mrs. Credle moved the
program be adopted. Mr. Durham seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Fee Policy Resolution: Dr. Neal and Mr. Parker recommended that
the resolution presented at the October meeting be withdrawn and
that each change in the policy be brought to the Board until such
time the Board deemed it a burden.
Research on Health Department X-Rays: Lynda Smith had done an
extensive study on number of X-rays done by the Health Department,
number of patients able to pay, reasons for X-rays being requested
and number of X-rays, other than chest. After she presented her
f indi ngs to the Board Dr. Hicks moved that we not contract wi th a
radiologist to read X-rays but that if X-rays, other than chest
are made, these X-rays be sent by the patient to the doctor
requesting the X-ray. Motion was seconded by Mr. Durham and
carried unanimously.
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Appointment of Nominating Committee:
following Board Members to serve on
Carl Durham, Chairman; Dr. Charles Hicks
Dr. Neal appointed the
the Nominating Committee:
and Jim Strickland.
Home Health - Brunswick and Pender Counties: Mr. Parker reported
that the Pender County Board of Health has asked the New Hanover
County Health Department to assist them with their Home Health
Program on a temporary bas is, unt il they can get the ir program
back into operation.
Mr. Parker told the Board that some discussion had taken place
with the Brunswick County Health Director about New Hanover County
Health Department also helping out in Brunswick County. Mr.
Parker said he would prefer that the Brunswick County Board of
Health make a request for our assistance before providing Home
Health Care in Brunswick County.
Mr. Ed Harris of Comprehensive Health and his attorney, William
Harper, were present for the meeting and opposed New Hanover
County Health Department Home Health Agency going into either of
these counties.
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After discussion by
moved that the New
Agency assist, on
Department wi th its
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the Board and the Coun ty At torney, Mr.
Hanover Courty Health Department Home
a temporary basis, Pender County
Home Health needs. Motion was seconded
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Further discussion followed and Dr. Wilson offered a substitute
motion that the matter be referred back to the Staff to work out
detailed information and bring recommendations back to the Board.
Mr. Strickland seconded the motion. Dr. Neal called for a vote.
The Substitute motion was defeated.
Dr. Neal then called for a vote on the original motion. The
Original motion carried.
Capital Improvements Committee: The Capital Improvements
Committee, appointed after the October Board of Health meeting is
as follows: Carl Durham, Jean Credle, Dr. Maurice Wilson.
This Committee will meet with Mr. Felix Cooper, County Manager,
regarding future needs for the Department.
New Staff Member: Mr. Parker introduced our new staff member,
Brenda Parrish, Clerk Typist with the Personal Health Division.
There be ing
adjourned.
unanimously.
no further business Mr. Durham moved the
Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and
The Board was adjourned at 9:55 A. M.
meeting be
it carried
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairman, Board of Health
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Secretary to the Board
Da te Approved:
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