03/05/1975
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MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - March 5, 1975
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Present: Dr. James Smith, Chairman, Dr. James TidIer, Dr. Frank Reynolds,
Mr. R. E. Carter, Mr. W. K. Whitmire, Mr. Bruce Freeman, Mr.
George Chadwick, Mrs. Vivian Wright, County Manager Dan Eller
and County Attorney James Fox
Absent: Mr. J. R. Reaves
Mrs. Wright asked that a correction be made in the minutes of the Executive
Session of the February meeting to state that her vote was based on what
the Commissioners wanted. With this correction the minutes were approved
by the Board.
Policies on Home Health Services: The members of the Board had been given
copies of revised policies for our Home Health Service Program. Such
policies are required by the Federal Government since through this program
we receive reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid. Mrs. Wright raised
questions re the Advisory Board - who appoints this Board? It was explained
that the very first Advisory Board was appointed by the Health Director in
1966 and approved by the Board of Health. Since then the Adivsory Board
has filled its own vacancies. It was also pointed out that it is specified
in the Conditions of Participation how the board must be consituted.
It was decided that action on adoption of these policies be deferred until
the next board meeting in order to decide if this is the way the members of
the board should be re-elected. Also it was suggested that this should be
written into the policies.
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Septic Tank Ordinance: A memorandum from the Sanitary Engineering Section
of the State Board of Health had been distributed to Board Members which
pointed out that the State Ordinance was not yet in force due to a legal
technicality. We will be advised when it has been made legal. The local
ordinance adopted by this board has been properly advertised and posted
and is in effect.
Transfer of Funds: Dr. Knox told the board that we need approximately
$8,500 transferred to our Utilities Account. It was suggested that this
money be transferred from the Capital Outlay Account. Motion was made by
Dr. Reynolds, seconded by Dr. TidIer that we request the Commissioners to
transfer these funds. Motion carried.
Venereal Disease: Attention was called to the fact that there had been an
increase of approximately 100 new cases of GC as compared to the same two
month period in 1974. Dr. Reynolds suggested that Dr. Knox look in depth
at this problem - compare with statistics of other counties, etc. and re-
port back to the board at the April meeting. He suggested that it might
be advisable for a campaign to be put on by the Medical Society and the
Health Department if the figures show that this is justified.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Respectfully submitted,
Approved: April 9, 1975
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