HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-2016 BOHMASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
July 26, 2016
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin, County Commissioner; Tim Sheldon was absent, County Commissioner; Terri
Jeffreys, County Commissioner; Eileen Branscome was absent, Hospital District #1; Peggy VanBuskirk, Hospital
District #2; Kathy McDowell, City of Shelton Commissioner.
Others in attendance: Dave Windom, Dr. Diana Yu, Debbie Riley, Jeanne Rehwaldt, Brianna Loper and Ben
Johnson.
Cmmr. Neatherlin arrived at 3:49 p.m.
1.The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 3:38 p.m.
Everyone in the room introduced themselves.
2.McDowell/Jeffreys moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried
unanimously.
3.Jeffreys/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt the regular meeting minutes of May 24, 2016 as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
4.Dave Windom spoke about Vaping in Mason County. (Ben Johnson showed a PowerPoint presentation on
vaping)
4.1 Washington Law
4.2 Federal Regulation
Dr. Yu said she is concerned about accidental overdose and the lack of knowledge of what is in the vaping
liquid.
Cmmr. Neatherlin mentioned vaping lounges.
5.Mason Matters Update – Jeanne Rehwaldt spoke about Mason Matters. She spoke about an RFP for a
mobile crisis team in Mason County. They are going to start a campaign this fall in order to move Mason
forward. She said she is enjoying her new position. She is open to input as to where Mason Matters
should be heading.
Cmmr. Jeffreys encourages the community to provide input to Mason Matters as to what they would like to
see happen.
6.Health Officer Report
Dr. Yu said they are working on a Community Forum to take place on September 21 at Shelton High
School from 4-7 p.m. This forum will be regarding opiates and the State Opiate Response plan. This plan
will deal specifically with opiates. Dr. Yu explained the process and the goals they will strive to meet.
The group discussed Narcan usage in Shelton.
Mason County BOH is being asked to support this community forum.
Jeffreys/McDowell moved and seconded to approve the Mason County Board of Health to sponsor to
the September 21, 2016 Community Forum on opiates. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Jeffreys recommends the BOH take the information regarding Narcan to the County
Commissioners for possibly possible policy changes. Cmmr. Jeffreys asked Dr. Yu to bring additional
information and details to the next BOH meeting so they will have additional details on how this has been
implemented in other counties.
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Dr. Yu said it’s important because they will end up saving lives which may lead to the next step towards
recovery.
7. Foundational Public Health /The Latest and Greatest. - Dave Windom spoke about foundational public
health issues.
8. Funding Updates
9. Replacement of Frank Phillips on the Board of Health
The group had a discussion about this item.
This item will be tabled until next Board of Health to provide more time to refer to requirements.
10. Other Business and Board Discussion.
Cmmr. Jeffreys said the Behavioral Health Organization (BHO) will be seeking funds for Psych beds in
Mason County. She also said there is a triage unit opening in Thurston County. It will add 20 beds and
opens September 1, 2016.
Debbie Riley said enforcement work ties in with all the mental health/substance abuse in the County.
11. Next Meeting will be September 27, 2016
12. Adjourn - The meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.