12/04/1985 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover Coun ty Board of Heal th met on Wednesday, December
4, 1985, at the New Hanover County Health Department.
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Members Present:
Jean Credle, Chairman
Carl Durham
William Grathwol
Charles Hicks, M.D.
Harley Phillips, D.V.M.
Irvin Roseman, D.D.S.
Arnold Sobol, O.D.
Jim Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Members Absent:
Robert Henry
Nolan O'Neal
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Credle, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
and called for corrections to the November 6, 1985 minutes. Mr.
Durham asked that one correction be made on page 3, under "Letter
of Appreciation to County Commissioners." On line 1, instead of
Mr. Durham suggested, should be Dr. Hicks suggested. wi th this
correction, Mr. Grathwol moved the minutes be approved. Dr. Sobol
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Department Focal
Susan O'Brien and Michael Rhodes told the Board about the Food
Bacteriology Program that has been started in the Health
Department. Samples of food are brought in by the Sanitarians
from various restaurants to the Health Department Laboratory for
specific bacteriology tests. This is being done in order to make
local restaurants even better and safer places to eat.
Susan O'Brien also told the Board
anitbOdy) testing. Blood is drawn
sent to Raleigh for testing. This
patient and after counseling with the
about the HTLV III (AIDS
by Laboratory personnel and
is done by request from the
PUblic Health Investigator.
Nominating Committee Report: Nominations
Chairperson of the Board and Charles Hicks
were presented by the Nominating Committee.
of
for
Jean
Vice
Credle for
Chairperson
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Employee Health Program: During a discussion of the proposed
Employee Health Program, question was raised as to whether or not
employees who are exposed to blood but do not want to receive the
Hepatitis vaccine should sign a waiver. Dr. Hicks moved that the
Employee Health Program policy be adopted and that Mr. Parker
check with the County Attorney to see if the Hepatitis vaccine
waiver should be signed by those choosing not to receive the
vaccine. Dr. Sobol seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. A copy of the Employee Health Program is attached as
a part of these minutes.
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The Practice of Public Health b Local Boards of Health Meetin on
Novem er 9 1n C ape Hi : Mr. Dur am, Mrs. Credle, Mr.
O'Neal and Mr. Parker attended this meeting. Mr. Durham gave a
brief report on the meeting. Mr. Parker announced that Mr. Durham
had been appointed to a Steering committee that will work to form
an Association of Local Boards of Health in North Carolina.
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Request Made to Board of Education: Mrs. Credle reported that
agreeme~t had not been reached with the Board of Education
concern1ng the mechanics of the Teenage Pregnancy Program. The
Board of Education has agreed to a Committee made up of three
members of the Board of Education and three members of the Board
of Health to work out the details. Mrs. Credle appointed a
commi ttee of herself, Mr. Henry and Dr. Hicks to work with the
Board of Education members.
Animal Control Advisory Committee Appointments: The following
names were submitted by Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, and
Mrs. Credle for appointment or re-appointment for 1986:
Donna Neal
Paula McKenize
Cindy Bossi
Frances Needham
Member at Large
Humane Society
Breeder Kennel Operator
Cat Breeder
Mr. Whaley moved that the
Mot ion was seconded by Mr.
Joe Barf ield will serve
committee.
appointments be made as submitted.
Grathwol and it carried unanimously.
as the Commissioner Member on the
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New Hanover County Fire Ant Program: Michael Rhodes, Director of
Environmental Health and Volney Gilbert, Supervisor of Vector
Control, told the Board that the Fire Ant Program which has been
administered jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the
Health Department will be discontinued as we presently know it.
Fire ant hills will no longer be treated, but an educational
program for the public will begin. The public will be advised on
pesticides to use and how to use them.
Election of Officers: Dr. Roseman moved that the slate of
officers presented earlier be accepted by acclamation. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Whaley and carried unanimously. Mrs. Credle will
serve as Chairperson of the Board and Dr. Hicks will serve as Vice
Chairperson.
Changes in Fee Policy: Mr. Parker told the Board that some
problems had come up with the indigent not being able to sign an
indigency statement to receive innoculations, flu and pneumonia
vaccines and pregnancy testing and that the policy needed to be
revised to allow the indigent to receive these services without
charge. Dr. Hicks moved that the policy be changed to allow
indigency statements to be used for the above services. Dr. Sobol
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Comments:
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Mr. Parker announced that Mr. Whaley's and Mr. Grathwol's terms on
December 31, 1985.
the Board of Health.
expires December 31,
Neither are eligible for
He also announced that
1985 but she is eligible
the Board expire
re-appointment to
Mrs. Credle's term
for re-appointment.
Mr. Parker announced that the Home Health
Department has been reviewed and again has
of participation.
Agency of
passed the
the Heal th
conditions
Mr. Parker invited all the
Department's Annual Christmas
12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M.
Board
Party
of
on
Health members to
December 19, 1985
the
from
Mr. Parker told the
as ide as Home Care
inform the public
Commiss ioners and 2
home visits with the
Board that December 1 - 7, 1985 had been set
Week. Rad io and TV Spots are be i ng used to
of home health services and 3 County
State Representatives are scheduled to go on
Home Health Nurses.
A March of Dimes placque had been given to the department for
participation in the 1985 Team Walk. This placque and a picture
of the Health Department team was shared with the Board.
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Information concerning the New
the oldest Board in the State
Packe t. Mr. Parke r called
material.
Hanover County Board of
had been included with
the Boards's attention
Heal th as
the Board
to this
A letter from Nolan
Commissioners, thanking
appreciation, was also
called attention to this
O'Neal on behalf
the Board of Health
included in the Board
letter.
of the
for the
Packet.
Board of
letter of
Mr. Parker
It was announced
held on January
Day.
that the January Board of Health meeting will be
8 since the first Wednesday falls on New Years
Mr. Parker announced that of the 71 County employees who donated
blood in the Blood Drive, 18 were Health Department employees.
Lynda Smith displayed the winning
Contest" for Board Members to see.
dressed dolls for the Salvation Army.
Christmas gifts to the needy.
dolls in the "Dress a Doll
Members of the staff had
The dolls will be used for
Mrs. Credle presented Mr. Whaley and Mr. Grathwol wi th placques
for their years of service on the Board of Health and on behalf of
the Board expressed apprecition for all the work each had done.
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There being no further business, Mr. Durham moved the meeting be
adjourned. Motion was seconded by Mr. Strickland and the meeting "'"
was adjourned at 9:10 A.M.
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Re pectful~ Z!1.1i:'
C airman, Board of Health
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Secretary to the Board
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