09/03/1986 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, September
3, 1986, at the New Hanover County Health Department.
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Members Present:
Jean Credle, Chairman
Donald Blake
Carl Durham
Julius Howard
Nolan O'Neal
peter Pappas, M. D.
Sheram Robinson
Arnold Sobol, O.D.
Jim Strickland
Members Absent:
Harley Phillips
Irvin Roseman, D.D.S.
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Credle called the meeting to order
for corrections to the minutes of July 9,
Mr. Blake moved the minutes be approved.
motion and it carried unanimously.
at 8 :00 A.M. and called
1986 and August 6, 1986.
Mr. Howard seconded the
Department Focal:
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Rowena Sewell, Coordinator for the Community Alternatives Program
with Home Health, presented a very informative program on services
provided for the elderly, di sabled adults. She presented a film
showing actual home visits by Jerri King, Home Health Nurse, and
Jim Montsinger, Social Worker with the Department of Social
Services, to three patients. Guidelines for this program were
distributed to members of the Board.
Emergency Preparedness Committee Report:
that the Emergency Preparedness Commlttee
following the Board of Health meeting.
Emergency Preparedness Plan has been
distributed to key people.
Mr. Howard announced
would meet immediately
A rough draft of the
completed and is being
Capi tal Improvements Commi ttee Report: Mr. Durham told the Board
that final plans have been received from Synthesis Architect. He
asked again if Board of Health members feel good about the plans.
Members agreed that at the present time and under present
circumstances the final plan which has been presented is best.
Animal Control Goal Statement: Ron Currie presented the following
Goal Statement for the Animal Control Division:
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"The goal of the New Hanover County Animal Control Division is to
provide an environment in New Hanover County which will allow for
the highest quality of life for animals and people. This will be
accomplished by enforcing all state laws and county ordinances
pertaining to animals, preventing outbreaks of rabies or other
diseases transmitted by animals and by developing and implementing
animal control programs which will benefit animals and people."
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Mr. Howard moved that the Goal Statement be adopted.
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Dr. pappas
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Report on Animal Control Items: Ron Currie, Animal Control
Director, called to the attent10n of the Board that the Animal
Control laws covering rabies only cover dogs and cats. A question
had come up recently concerning Ferretts and dogs that are half
wolves receiving rabies vaccine.
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Ron also announced that a display on the Spay-Neuter program will
be set up at Independence Mallon september 26, 1986, 5:50 to 9:00
P.M. and on september 27, 1986, 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. other
literature concerning Animal Control will be distributed to the
public at this time.
Ron reported that an Animal Control Booklet, describing the
services of the Animal Control Center has been designed and
printed and is being distributed for the education of the public
concerning Animal Control services.
Home Health Goal Statement: Karen Hogan presented the following
Goal Statement for Home Health:
"The goal of the New Hanover County Health Department Home Health
Agency is to deliver in the most appropriate, effective and
ef ficient manner, the comprehensive medical, therapeutic and
supportive services needed to maintain patients in their place of
residence during an acute or chronic illenss. The agency will
provide education and support designed to increase the confidence
and competence of the patient's primary caregivers. We will also
strive to educate consumers and health and human service agency
personnel regarding available resources in order to enhance total
patient care at home."
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Dr. Pappas moved the Goal Statement for Home Health be adopted.
Mr. Howard seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Comments:
Mr. Parker announced that the first Annual Meeting
Association of North Carolina Boards of Health will be
september 16, 1986. He told the Board that Mr. Durham
nominated as the first President of the Association.
of the
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Mr. parker announced that the North Carolina public Health
Association (NCPHA) would hold its Annual Meeting on september 17
19,1986 in Greensboro. He announced that Dr. Frank Reynolds
will receive an award from the Maternal-Child Health section of
the NCPHA for his service throughout the years. He also announced
that Sharon Mault will receive an award for Outstanding Individual
Achievement from the Adult Health section of the NCPHA.
Mr. parker announced that the Wilmington Area Health Education
Center (AHEC) will present a Continuing Education session for
Boards of Health on November 3, 1986 at 6:30 P.M. at the
Wilmington Hilton. Topics to be discussed will be: septic Tank
Regulations, site Evaluations and Enforcement and ~ppeals.
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Mr. Parker introduced new staff
Nutritionist with the WIC Program.
member,
patricia
Weaver,
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Sheram Robinson has been involved for the past several weeks
the Orientation Program for new Board of Health Members
commented that it is very educational and worthwhile.
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There being no further business, Mr. Durham moved the meeting be
adjourned. Mr. Strickland seconded the motion and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:55 A.M.
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