2022-09-15-minutes-board-of-health

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Booed of Health Minutes September 15, 2022 2 of 4 The health department will host a flu clinic on October 21, 2022, for pediatrics. Full budget review next month. Health Officer Update Mark Larson discussed the great work Kate Johnson, Whitney Wheelock, and the rest of the communicable disease team is currently doing. COVID-19 continues to spread and deaths from COVID are still happening, mostly in older adults. The bivalent vaccine is out. Pfizer is out for ages 12 and up and Moderna is out for ages 18 and up. The health department will start with nursing homes for vaccine distribution. Monkey Pox Virus numbers are flattening out due to education, outreach, vaccination, and treatment. Dr.Larson also gave a brief update on the following: • Possible increase in influenza activity this year. • Polio outbreaks are occurring in New York. • Noro-virus outbreak on the Pacific Crest Trail. ■ Discussion about systems that are available to use to determine air quality during fire seasons and what one to use. He also discussed the air quality index numbers and when to reduce outside activities. • The hospital has recently had to send a mental health patient to Mary Bridge Hospital in Tacoma because Children's Hospital was full. • Discussed regional medical officer position. Fee Update Report Erin Moore updated the board on a couple of the environmental health fees: • Removal of redesign submittal fees • Addition of Homeowner design of Pressure and alternative (already have homeowner gravity) No questions from the board. Department Finance Report Katie Odiaga reviewed the half year update: • April -June 2022 Revenue and expenses • Revenue • Expenses No questions from the board. Other Business Community Health Assessment progress presentation Lianne Bradshaw reviewed a presentation on the Community Heath Assessment process the department is currently working through. Ms. Bradshaw reviewed the following: What is the Community Health Assessment o Aims to describe the health of the community o Looks at health status, community health needs, resources, and epidemiologic and other studies of current local health problems o Identifies populations and areas that have better or worse health outcomes o Helps measure how well a public health system is functioning o Informs community decision-making and prioritization of health outcomes o Part of an ongoing broader community health improvement process (CHIP) • What is the Community Health Improvement Plan o Uses CHA data to identify priority issues, develop and implement strategies for action, and establish accountability to ensure measurable health improvement o Action plan to address health issue identified in the CHA o Requires collaboration with multiples organizations/stakeholders ■ Who are the community partners • The Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Framework ■ The four assessments o Community Health Status Assessment o Community Themes and Strengths Assessment