HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/09/25 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 51"Street,Shelton,WA
September 25,2018
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner;Terri Drexler.
County Commissioner;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District#2; Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner; Kathy
McDowell,City of Shelton Council Member.
1. Chair Scott Hilburn called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda—Peggy/Cmmr. Shutty moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented.All
in favor.
3. Approval of Minutes—Peggy/Gary moved to approve the July 24,2018 minutes as written.All in favor.
4. Health Officer Report—Dr.Yu reminded everyone to get their flu shot before flu season hits. Scott
reminded the group that in 2017 discussion was had about getting flu shots to homeless/low income
individuals.Lydia noted that the cost is the issue but it is something they are still looking into.Talks were
had about possible options to cover the costs.Because vaccines need to be ordered in March for the
upcoming season, Scott suggested placing an agenda item on the March 2019 meeting for further
consideration.
5. Administration Report-Davq passed out a revenue spreadsheet for Public Health and addressed County
Contributions statewide.He noted that spending and revenue are both currently on track.Dave talked about
fee for service contracts and how that affects the department.He talked about WSALPHO and a bill
moving forward which would allow input on how funds are spent.He spoke about attending the
Washington State Association of Counties(WSAC)conference and the encouraging discussions he heard.
Gary and Dave had a conversation about Public Health working with Fire Districts during time of
emergency including smoke issues and evacuations.
6. Environmental Health Report—Alex Paysee reported that onsite permits are up 20%then talked about
the new permitting software which is going live in October and how it will assist with staff time.
Cmmr.Drexler questioned if the onsite increase is due to new construction.Alex said much of it is new but
did not have exact numbers to compare.
7. Community Health Report—Lydia passed around a handout and announced a stakeholders meeting being
held at Alderbrook Resort.
Abe Gardner spoke about an upcoming forum at the Mason Transit Center.He talked about the speakers
and resources that will be available.
Dr.Yu noted that the overdose report on the handout is only verified overdoses to date and there is a
possibility the number is higher and will change as death certificates are reviewed.
Abe then talked about a program being implemented by the Tacoma Fire Department which allows
naloxone kits to be left with patients who refuse to be transported to the hospital for an overdose.Mason
County is trying to create a similar program and is currently in the beginning stages.
Mobile outreach program-Lydia announced that a$60,000 grant was won through the Cascade Pacific
Action Alliance(CPAA)for this program,along with$7500 from the Washington Department of Health
and$5,000 from the Squaxin Island Tribe. She did explain that after being in operation,they may qualify
for some larger dollar amounts. The program will begin October I".Lydia then handed out information
about the funding sources,locations,and vehicles. She gave more insight as to their next steps and goals for
the program.
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Gary questioned how many people will be on the road.Lydia explained that there will always be at least
two at a time,possibly more.
8. Other Business and Board Discussion-None
9. Public Comments-None
10. Adjourn-Meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
ATTEST MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
MASO COUNTY,WASHINGTON
lissa 4ewry, Jerk of the Board
Scott ilburn,Hos itAllYistrict#1
Kathy Mc%vell,City Commissioner
Kevin Shu ,Co issioner
Randy eatherlin,Commissioner
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Terri Drexler,C mmissioner
P uskirk, spital District#2
Gary Plew ,Fire Commissioner
Ideri bvidson,Shelton School Board