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Core Services Report presentation <br />Chelsey Loeffers reviewed the department's Core Services report that was generated initially in <br />response to a request from the board. The Kittitas County's Core Services report breaks out the primary <br />services and programs, and outlines whether they are mandated by law, considered a foundational <br />public health service, total cost of service, how they are funded, the department division, and staff <br />positions supported through the program and associated funding. The board noted that the information <br />was helpful and appreciated this information. <br />COVID Update <br />Kate Johnson informed the board that the department is seeing COVID in the community. There are <br />currently outbreaks in our care facilities and jail. Ms. Johnson reviewed that 1 positive employee/client <br />is considered an outbreak and that the recommendation from the health department is to test all <br />staff/clients 2 times a week for 2 weeks and must have negative tests for 2 weeks to get out of an <br />outbreak status. The COVID that we are seeing now is more contagious, but not as severe as when <br />COVID first presented. <br />Board of Health Membership Update <br />Dede Utley noted that the hospital is working on expansion and hoping to be complete this time next <br />year. The hospital hosted a round table with staff and Representative Alex Ybarra and Senator Judy <br />Warnick. This was a productive conversation and hopeful that they will bring recommendations for <br />change back to Olympia. <br />Cory Wright updated the group on the proposal to close the limited landfill in Kittitas County. Mr. <br />Wright noted that public health and the city should be included in future discussions on how to resolve <br />the issue of where to put and what to do with septic system disposal. <br />Cory Wright also thanked James Donaldson for serving on the board and for his help with mental health <br />awareness. <br />Meeting concluded at 10:51 am <br />Cory Wright, Commissioner, Chair <br />Chelsey Lo s, Virector <br />Kittitas County Public Health <br />&k O&V <br />Candi Blackford, Clerk of the Board of Health <br />