S C O T T C O U N T Y B O A R D O F H E A L T H

S C O T T C O U N T Y B O A R D O F H E A L T H

REGULAR MEETING 12:00 NOON April 18, 2002

MEETING HELD AT: Scott County Health Department

Bicentennial Building

428 Western Avenue

5^th Floor

Davenport, Iowa 52801

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Mohr, Dr. Sunderbruch, Dr. Keppy, Mrs. Coiner, Dr. Garvin

STAFF: Al Moore, Mary Helfrich, Amy Thoreson, Jim Hagerman, Denny Coon, Brian Panke, Jackie Hall, Karen Payne, Suzanne Davis, Deb Houston, Roma Taylor, Larry Linnenbrink

OTHERS: Priscilla Smith

Mrs. Mohr, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 12:00 Noon. The Recording Secretary took the roll call. All members were present with the exception of Mrs. Coiner, who arrived at 12:05 p.m., and Dr. Garvin, who arrived at 12:14 p.m.

Dr. Keppy moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion seconded by Dr. Sunderbruch. Motion carried unanimously.

Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2002, Board Meeting as received. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

The following reports were reviewed and discussed by the Board:

1. Director’s Report of March - April, 2002, activities.

Al Moore, Deputy Director, filled in for Health Department Director, Larry Barker, who was called to Des Moines for an important meeting with the State Health Director on the Bioterrorism Grant Application to CDC.

Mr. Moore recognized employees for their anniversary in April for years of service:

Deb Houston, Medical Assistant - 5 years
Suzanne Davis, Environmental Health Specialist - 12 years
Jackie Hall, Environmental Health Specialist/Public Information Officer - 26 years
Larry Linnenbrink, Environmental Health Coordinator - 31 years

Mr. Moore advised the Board that the Mayors of Davenport and Bettendorf had signed proclamations declaring National Infant Immunization Week, April 14 through 20, 2002.

Mr. Moore reported that we have received from the Iowa Department of Public Health, our 2001-2002 School and Child Care Audit results. The Scott County school districts' immunization compliance rate was at 100%. The Scott County Health Department will present Certificates of recognition to the school nurses at their School Nurses meeting May 9, 2002.

2. Core Public Health Activity Report for the month of March, 2002.

3. Budget Report for the month of March, 2002.

Following discussion, Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the claims. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Maternal & Child Health Program report of March, 2002.

Priscilla Smith reported that Empowerment has received applications for continuation of funding. The Board is in the process of reviewing the applications. Decat is working with the Scott County Health Department to purchase magnets for immunization.

Amy Thoreson presented this month's Board of Health Program Orientation on the activities during April, which is National Public Health Month in Iowa. Four projects were chosen by the Health Department to focus on for Public Health Month:

Public Health Month with KWQC-TV6

Chlamydia

Story to air April 8^th and tape April 5^th
Interview of someone who has had chlamydia-will be done with black screen and name change
Dr. Katz discuss the signs, symptoms, and treatment of chlamydia
Put more information on our website about chlamydia so that people can be referred to our website
Check to see if insurance pays for the tests at routine annual exams
Pull together local numbers in comparison to the state and national numbers

Immunizations

Story to air April 15^th, tape week before, possibly on Wednesday
Film child(ren) getting their immunizations
Interview Roma on the different vaccines and the need to have children vaccinated
Focus on children receiving the basic series by the time they are two years old
Discuss some of the current diseases (pertussis) that are currently in our community
Activities going on in the community for Infant Immunization Week

Food Inspections on Web

Two part series to air on April 22^nd and 23^rd, tape week before (19^th)
Part one
Go with an inspector on a restaurant inspection
Discuss what is looked for in a restaurant
Follow that inspection to the web
Show how and where to get the information about the inspection on the web

Part two
Most people do not know that the majority of foodborne illnesses occur at home
Here's how to protect your family at home-actually look in someone's kitchen and teach some quick tips about the major causes:
Handwashing
Cross Contamination
Temperature Control

West Nile Virus

Ask Dr. Rowley to come speak to the media on the 26^th of April
Provide statistics about the number of states where WNV has been found
Provide statistics on the number of cases and deaths associated with WNV to put it in perspective
Make sure information is available on our website
Go to someone's backyard to discuss the things to do protect your family and show examples
Wading/swimming pool
Old tires
Bird Baths
Gutters
Personal protection: clothing, bug spray
Other items

Mr. Moore reported that nothing more has been done at this time on the Iowa Department of Public Health Proposed Public Health Services Agreement concept. Monthly updates will be provided to the Board.

Mrs. Coiner moved to approve all the reports. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Mohr asked for Public Comment. There was no one present who wished to make any comments.

Mr. Moore reported that the National Association of City and County Health Officers (NACCHO), following a complaint, contacted CDC regarding Iowa's application for Bioterrorism funding and asked that funds be withheld until the intent of the grant has been met. The main concern was that there was little input solicited from local health departments regarding the use of these monies, which are to be used to strengthen local public infrastructure and capacity to deal with bioterrorism events.

The Iowa Association of Local Public Health Agencies (I-ALPHA), of which Larry Barker is a member have met relative to the Bioterrorism Application and the following outcomes were discussed:

Local public health agencies should be directly involved in the development of the cooperative agreement proposal, work plans, critical benchmarks, and capacities and determination of proposed funding allocations.

1. 35%, or approximately $3.9 million should be made available to local public health agencies that are locally governed and provide most or all of the ten essential services of public health.

2. The state grant-writing team should provide clarification of where dollars are going on this and all future grant applications relating to bioterrorism. These clarifications and definitions should be understandable and verifiable by local public health officials.

3. There should be increased representation from local health departments on the focus areas that are being developed to implement the grant proposals.

4. The regional concept should be understood that from six to approximately ten regions will be formed through a cooperative effort of local health departments, county Boards of Health, and other stakeholders in the potential jurisdiction.

5. The overall vision and plans to be pursued through this effort should reflect the principles set out in Chapter 17 of Healthy Iowans 2010.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign Amendment # 2 to the FFY'02 Maternal & Child Health Grant Contract, changing maternal health funding source amounts, without changing the contract amount. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the resolution to increase Real Estate Inspection Program fees from $145.00 to $160.00, with an effective date of July 1, 2002. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the resolution to increase Public Water Supply Monitoring Services from $250.00 to $275.00 per year, plus $25.00 for each sample collected, with an effective date of July 1, 2002. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the FY'03 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant Application and subsequent Contract with the Iowa Department of Public Health. Motion seconded by Dr. Sunderbruch. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Chariman and the Director to sign the FFY'03 Maternal & Child Health Grant Application, and the Director to sign the subsequent Contract with the Iowa Department of Public Health and subcontracts with Edgerton Women's Health Center and Community Health Care, Inc. Motion seconded by Dr. Sunderbruch. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the Request to Modify the FY'02 Community Services Contract for utilization of Board of Health Infrastructure funds for computer purchase, North Scott School Assessment, and Home Care Aide Services. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

Dr. Garvin will be out of town and unable to attend the May Board of Health Meeting.

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helfrich

Recording Secretary