HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/01/28 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 511 Street,Shelton,WA
January 28,2020
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner; Sharon Trask.
County Commissioner; Scott Hilburn,Hospital District#1;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District#2;
Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner
Absent: Kathy McDowell, City of Shelton Council Member.
1. Chair Scott Hilburn called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda—Cmmr.Shutty/Gary moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as presented.All
in favor.
3. Resolution: Set Meeting Dates—The Board discussed meeting dates for 2020,noting that the November
meeting will be held a week earlier on November 17'to prevent any issues with Thanksgiving. Gary/Scott
moved and seconded to approve the resolution setting 2020 Board of Health meeting dates.All in
favor.
4. Elect Officer Positions—Scott/Gary moved and seconded to name Peggy VanBuskirk Chair for 2020.
All in favor.
5. Approval of Minutes—Cmmr.Trask/Keri moved and seconded to approve the November 26,2019
minutes.All in favor.
6. Health Officer Report—Dr. Stein spoke about cases of the mumps and flu,noting a spike in influenza B in
Mason County.He briefly spoke about the Coronavirus,and locations of confirmed infection.Dr. Stein
reminded the Board that the next health coalition meeting would be January 291.He touched on goals for
the coalition and how they are working to improve health throughout the county.
7. Administration Report—Dave briefed his report, and announced the annual legislative day on the hill will
be held February 51.He stated that while reviewing death certificates,he has seen a slight increase in
suicide especially amongst males.Discussion was had about the possible reasons behind this increase.
8. Environmental Health Report—Alex talked about sold waste enforcement cases,stating that many people
want to comply,but may not have the resources available to them.He said the department is working to
assist with this.
9. Community Health Report—Abe Gardner showed a PowerPoint presentation regarding the opioid response
program.The data touched on prescriptions,overdoses,naloxone use, and prevention for opioids.Lydia
then talked about the new program called Overdose Data to Action(OD2A).Abe went over statistics for
the COAP program.
In regards to the Substance Use Mobile Outreach,they're still out at four locations each week,and it seems
to be successful. 148,749 syringes have been exchanged between November 2018—January 2020. Over
600 people have been assisted.A lengthy discussion was had on how to continue this assistance and
coordinate with other groups to provide more help to those in need.Lydia said housing is a huge need in
order to get mental health and substance abuse under control.
She then addressed the update of Managed Care Organizations taking over Medicaid services.
10. Other Business and Board Discussion—None.
11. Public Comments—Tom Davis questioned a portion of the PowerPoint statistics regarding Narcan.He
questioned how the Health Department obtains the numbers of those deceased.Lydia said that number
comes from the Coroner.
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Tom then questioned if there was any data on the number of suicides that were veterans.Allison
Smallwood said she did not have any specific data on Veterans at this time.
Cmmr. Shutty asked if some of the new providers from Mason General could be scheduled to come into
future meetings to speak about what they are observing, or what they need to succeed. Scott suggested they
hold a breakfast with all new providers to meet all of them at once.He said he would get back to the Board
with more information.
12. Adjourn—The meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m.
ATTEST MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
Cler of the Board-
Scott Hilburn,Hospital District#1
Kathy McDo 11,(ti Comnigsioner
Ke m Shutty Commissioner
RarjAy NeallrKin, Commissioner
' Sharon Trasl, Commissioner
Peggy Van BuskirtjlospitaWistrict#2
Gary Plews,Fire qo issi er
Keri Davidson, Shel(o Scho Board
Resolution No.20-01
A Resolution setting the 2020 meeting dates for the Mason County Board of
Health
WHEREAS, The Department of Community Services supports the administrative
requirements of the Mason County Board of Health and provides public notice; and,
WHEREAS,The Board of Health meets regularly to address the public health
needs of Mason County;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of Health
that the meetings for 2020 will be held at 3:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 28
March 24
May 26
July 28
September 22
November 17
Adopted this 28th day of January,2020
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON _
ATTEST BOARD OF HEALTH
MAS COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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Scott Hilburn,Hospital District#1
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Kathy McDo ty ommissioner
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Randy Neatherliyn,Commissioner
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Peay Van u kirk,Hospital District#2
Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner
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