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Board of Health
Minutes
Calhoun County Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2005
ATTENDEES
| Board of Health |
Health Department |
| Jean Cook-Hughes |
Jeff Mitchell |
| George Perrett |
Ken Ponds |
| Kathy Ferguson |
Dr. Greg Harrington |
| Heidi Oberlin |
Brigette Reichenbaugh |
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| Calhoun County |
Absent |
| Greg Purcell |
Jim Latham |
| Brad Wilcox |
Larry Anderson |
| Byron McDonald |
Benjamin Miller |
- Call to Order and Introductions
J. Cook-Hughes called the meeting to order at 8:00. J. Mitchell moved.
G. Perrett supported. All in favor.
- Approval of Agenda
Addition to the agenda: Albion building lease. G. Perrett moved
support of the revised agenda. J. Mitchell supported. All in favor.
- Consent Agenda
G. Perrett moved. J. Mitchell seconded. All in favor of the consent
agenda.
Greg Purcell introduced Brad Wilcox.
- Resolution (addition)
Heidi provided an update on the Albion Health Department space.
Heidi stated that clinic space, particularly clinic rooms with sinks,
reception area, etc. was very difficult to locate in Albion. What
space was available was very costly. Brad noted that updating the
current space was more cost effective than leaving the building
vacant. The county is recommending a 10 year lease agreement at $7.50
per square foot for 2,400 square feet for the Health Department. The
space will be refurbished, ensuring that accreditation standards will
be met, including sinks. The Health Department is paying for the
$25,000 renovations up front, rather than work that cost into the per
square foot payment. WIC is receiving an additional $33,000 that will
help pay for that program’s share of the remodeling, for example. The
county has discussed leasing the additional space to other community
programs. Brad also noted that there is an opt-out clause in the lease
should one or both of our program findings are cut. Ken expressed his
support of the Albion office and the County’s commitment to maintain
services in Albion. G. Perrett moved to support Albion lease. J.
Mitchell seconded. All in favor.
- Board Education and Discussion
J. Cook-Hughes asked for nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. J.
Mitchell nominated L. Anderson for Chair. G. Perrett supported. G.
Perrett nominated J. Cook-Hughes for Vice Chair. J. Mitchell
supported. All in favor of Chair and Vice Chair.
- Finance Report
K. Ferguson summarized. We are awaiting State of Michigan funding for
Bioterrorism and Student Health Center. We will begin billing for
services performed once all systems are in place and staff are
documenting services appropriately. Kathy presented a statement to
illustrate a program’s ability to fund itself. However, the Board
asked that Kathy revise for clarification and add to a future agenda.
Accreditation: In 2001 the Health Department missed approximately
45 indicators. In 2005, the preliminary numbers indicate 7 – 8 missed
indicators, but the outcome from Family Planning’s review is unknown
as those reviewers did not share their recommendation at the time of
the exit interview. Accreditation is every three years, however, in
2004, a new accreditation process was reviewed. The significance of
accreditation is questionable beyond its PR value, but without it, a
department might be ineligible to apply for particular grants and
programs that don’t meet standards might have more direct state
involvement in operations. A written summation will be presented to
the Board after it’s received from the state.
Dr. Harrington reported on the two former inmate deaths that have
been in the news. We are trying to educate the community on MRSA, its
causes and prevention measures. Our role is to initiate a thorough
epidemiological study. Findings will be presented to the BOH within
several months.
J. Cook-Hughes motioned for adjournment of the meeting at 9:15. J.
Mitchell moved. Ken supported. All in favor.
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