2023-02-16-minutes-board-of-health

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• 2022 Expenses • 2022 Revenue • Kittitas County Budget vs. Actuals for 2022 • Admissions Tax Ms. Loeffers noted that the health department does have to receive funding from the county for local control to remain at the county level. If there was no funding from the county the state would assume control over the local health department. NEXUS Program Wrap Up Presentation Lauren Wickerath and Anthony Morgan presented the NEXUS project overview. The project was a collaboration with University of Washington, Center for Disease Control, NASEN, and NYU. Health surveys were presented to clients, rapid testing for HIV antibodies and HCV antibodies, and incentives were given out. The original goal was to survey 150 participants, but reduced it to 100 to make the goal more achievable. 96 participants registered, 86 of those participants were eligible, and 85 surveys were completed. Testing results found 2 new reactive clients for HIV, 15 clients reactive for Hepatitis C, HCV Antibody, and 9 clients detected RNA for Hepatitis C HCV RNA. All of those clients were referred for confirmatory testing and treatment with a provider. Overall findings that almost half of those surveyed reported having adverse childhood events and trauma, often using drugs alone, and using mixture of drugs with fentanyl. Project NEXUS allowed the Exchange to expand hours for the community that allowed for an increase in traffic and increased education for community members. There were 6 US Syringe Services Programs chosen to participate in the survey among underrepresented people who use drugs in Washington, Montana, California, Wisconsin, Connecticut, and North Carolina for a total of 1,576 surveys. The survey showed there was more methamphetamine use among Western sites. Opioid overdose was more common than stimulant overdoses and most people who used drugs had acquired naloxone, but there is still an unmet need. Board of Health Annual Orientation part two Chelsey Loeffers presented the Local Board of Health Orientation Part Two. This presentation focused on the Role of the Board of Health and information on the following: • Where do Local Health Jurisdiction's come from • The six functions of public health governance • Powers and duties RCW 70.05 • Board of Health Membership RCW 70.05.030- three county commissioners and three community member positions • Director/Administrative Officer duties • Health Officer duties RCW 70.05.050 and RCW 70.05.070 • WSALPHO Local Board of Health Training dates for 2023 • National Association of Local Boards of Health dates for 2023 Strategic Plan Presentation Erin Moore gave a brief overview of where the health department is in its process for the midcycle review of the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. After the group brainstormed and prioritized work within the department it was narrowed down to: • Customer Service: Customer feedback, Customer service Survey, Stakeholder meetings, Partner agencies ■ Standardization: Onboarding/Cross training, Communications, Policies/procedures, Fee-based activities, Performance Evaluation • Needs: Workforce development, FPHS Funding, Mental Health Mrs. Moore discussed the outline and workplans. She also noted that the goal is to have accountability and develop a useful strategic plan. Social Determinants of Health Presentation Cambron Walker presented on Social Drivers of Health. Mrs. Walker noted that Education Access and Quality, Health Care and Quality, Neighborhood and Built Environment, Social and Community Context, and Economic Stability all play a role in social drivers of health. Mrs. Walker also reviewed factors that goes into the drivers of health and approximately the percentage of effects they play on an individual. She also presented information on how health