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Board of Health MinutesCalhoun County Board of Health ATTENDANCE
Introductions Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Oberlin introduced Margaret Wood, Nursing Manager who is primarily responsible for CLIA, Family Planning, all nursing staff, and Nursing Clinic of Battle Creek. Anderson motioned for approval of the agenda. Miller supported. Mitchell seconded. Consent Agenda Motion to approve the consent agenda. McDonald asked for clarification of the source of the $25,000 allocated for Albion renovations. Oberlin stated that allocations include a required budget adjustment and additional WIC funding. All approved.
Health Officer’s Report EH issue is brought for discussion and possible decision. Havens recommends discontinuation of the Septage program. Due to revised State of Michigan rules and regulations, the septage program should we continue to provide the service, will cost the County approximately $13,000 per year while it currently costs the County under $1000. If the BOH chooses to discontinue providing these services, the State of Michigan will assume responsibility. The Board is concerned that state cutbacks will lead to inefficiency in the program and services. Anderson noted that the Board supports the Health Department’s decision to discontinue this program, turn over to the State, and we notify the appropriate septage cleaning companies. Anderson called for motion. McDonald supported. Cook-Hughes seconded. Mitchell requests that local staff check occasionally on the State’s performance of these services and periodically report to the Board of Health on the situation. McDonald and Cook-Hughes supported the addition to the motion. Passed. Oberlin noted that the DEQ contract for these services will not be brought to the BOH for consideration. Dr. Harrington provided an update on the public health investigation of the two deaths for former inmates at the county jail. MRSA has been prevailing in the County over the past two years. Good information needs to get out to the public and health professionals. Harrington thinks that from test results so far that inmates are coming into the jail with lesions that inmates assume are minor bug bites and that they’re not seeking medical care in early stages. Mitchell asked what we should be done to inform the community about MRSA. Harrington feels that community education about the disease is required including antibiotic usage, bacteria spread, sports, etc. Oberlin noted that staff are working to develop a series of fact sheets at a lower reading level. Mullett asked where schools receive their information they send home with parents. Harrington indicated that to his knowledge, the schools have not asked for his expertise or for training. Purcell suggested we distribute an informative brochure to all childcare centers and potentially schools with Calhoun County. Oberlin noted that working with school nurses and immunization staff are a great way to ensure the information gets out to schools and childcare centers. Mitchell asked for Oberlin to update the Board on the plan to inform the community. McDonald asked Oberlin to confirm that the jail staff is checked for TB. Oberlin summarized the financials. Accreditation update. Handout included in the Board of Health packet. Hentz is distributing Section D, Health Promotion, for the Board’s review. Anderson indicated that we should consider notifying the media about our accreditation success. Grant update. Hentz summarized the grant reports and the proposed planning process for the Board of Health. The Board will hold a retreat in June, immediately following the Board meeting on Monday, June 20th. Anderson informed the Board of the upcoming Health Care Leadership Forum. Havens informed the Board on the award they received for the lead program. Media will be informed and Lowe’s will be notified. Mullett: Regarding Health Partnership (HP) bylaws, they need to seek approval from the Board of Health and Board of Commissioners. The work of the program is to be commended. Oberlin noted that the Nursing Clinic’s Council of Advisors would also like bylaws. Mullett expressed concern regarding the inclusion of the resolutions in the consent agenda. Anderson explained that this was a Board decision from the retreat; any item can be taken off the consent agenda if a Board member requests. MacDonald moved for adjournment. No objections. Meeting adjourned: 9:30 a.m.
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