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MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
July 25,2023
3:00 PM
Commission Chambers
HEALTH411 North 5' Street
® Shelton,WA 98584
Meeting ID: 834 8034 3274
Passcode: 721009
DRAFT AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions Chair
2. Approval of Agenda—ACTION Board Members
3. Approval of Minutes (May 23,2023)—ACTION Board Members
4. Health Officer Report Dr. Keri Gardner
5. Administration Report Dave Windom
a. Fiscal
6. Environmental Health Report Ian Tracy
7. Community Health Report Melissa Casey
8. Other Business and Board Discussion Board Members
9. Public Comments
10. Adjourn
If special accommodations are needed,please contact McKenzie Smith at(360)427-9670 ext.589 or
msmithC&masoncountywa.gov
Mason County Public Health
415 N 6't'Street,Bldg. 8,Shelton WA 98584,
Phone(360)427-9670 ext.400 Fax(360)427-7787
MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 511 Street,Shelton,WA
May 23,2023
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner; Sharon Trask,
County Commissioner;Darrin Moody,Hospital District No. 1;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District No. 2;
Kathy McDowell,City of Shelton;Keri Davidson,Shelton School Board;Ian Tracy,Environmental Health
Manager;Melissa Casey,Community Health Manager;McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board;and Dedrick
Allen,MasonWebTV;Rebecca Shipman,Public Health Nurse;Julie Knot,Blue Zones
1. Chair Shutty called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Peggy VanBuskirk/Keri Davidson moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Peggy VanBuskirk/Keri Davidson moved and seconded to approve the minutes as presented. Motion
carried.
4. Health Officer Report
No Health Officer report at this time.
5. Administration Report
Dave Windom is working with Dr.Gardner on grant applications around syndemics and substance
abuse. This grant would allow syringe exchange to also include Hepatitis C and HIV testing, STI
testing,Hep C treatment,wound care,etc. The motor home could be replaced with an updated van
that could be used for the syringe exchange,outreach,vaccines,A 1 C test,blood pressure, events
around the County,and more. The van location would change daily but have regular routes. The
population is moving from using syringes to smoking. Dr. Gardner is the lead for the program and
Dave is lead for logistics. Tuberculosis has declined. The Governor's COVID-19 proclamation is
ending which means changes for the healthcare industry and COVID inclusions are being removed
from contracts. Evergreen Treatment Services(ETS)is sharing how they do outreach for mental
health which will be coordinated with Peninsula Health.
Dave shared unspent Foundational Public Health Services(FPHS)funds will be returned to the State
on June 30 and a new allocation will arrive July 1. The new allocation will include an additional$100
million. Funds will also be used for Environmental Health policy and to hire a Deputy Environmental
Health Manager. The Consolidated Contract"CONCON"update is done for June. Back to school
vaccines are behind. Work is being done on code enforcement around solid waste and abatements,
outreach to homeowner's associations is being done. A payment plan can be approved,but if it is
defaulted on it will fall on the County. The 2023 County Health Rankings were released.
6. Environmental Health Report
Ian Tracy gave a staffing update. The solid waste abatement process is in progress,legal is looking
into the lien portion regarding property taxes and the parcel becoming County property. Previously,
solid waste liens were separate from property taxes and would stay with the parcel if sold. There is
the potential to do a code change if necessary. In June the annual Septic Blitz will be promoted in
coordination with septic maintenance workshops hosted by the WSU Extension. New food inspection
software will be implemented to allow the public to look up local restaurants and help save time for
staff in the field. There were several water quality downgrades—Annas Bay,Hood Canal 5—
Lilliwaup,and Hood Canal 6—Tahuya. These areas will be closed out to the nearest approval station.
Microbial source tracking may help find the exact cause.
The On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee bylaws were updated based on previous feedback from the
Board of Health.
Peggy VanBuskirk/Cn=. Trask moved and seconded to approve the update to the On-Site Sewage
Committee bylaws as presented. Motion carried.
Paula Johnson,an existing member of the committee, applied to serve on the On-Site Sewage
Advisory Committee for another three-year term.
Peggy VanBuskirk/Keri Davidson moved and seconded to approve to appoint Paula Johnson to the
On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee. Motion carried.
7. Community Health Report
Melissa Casey shared most programs are business as usual. The grant for the syndemic approach to
infectious disease prevention and linkage to services is being worked on to expand services with
testing and treatment. The grant application is due in two weeks. New classifications for WIC
positions have been done for the WIC Coordinator/Supervisor and WIC Certifier. Human Resources
is currently reviewing applications. The contract between the Mason County Sheriff's Office and
Olympic Health and Recovery Services has been approved for the law enforcement co-responder
program. There is a high mental health need. The program has two teams,and each team has
clinician and peer. The next emphasis is to evaluate the work plan and see what the programs have
accomplished. Insight Vision is being used to track outcomes.
8. Other Business and Board Discussion
Dave introduced Julie,Executive Director for Blue Zones and ex-officio member of Mason Matters.
Blue Zones has a three-year contract with Mason County to work on health and well-being of the
community.
9. Public Comments
No public comment at this time.
10. Adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
ATTEST MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board
Darrin Moody,Hospital District#1
Kathy McDowell,City Council
Kevin Shutty,Commissioner
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
Sharon Trask,Commissioner
Peggy Van Buskirk,Hospital District#2
Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner
Keri Davidson, Shelton School Board
From the Directors Desk
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July 2023
The CONCON (consolidated contract)Amendment 13 has been released effective July 15Y. We've
received the contract and as of Tuesday the 18th, passed the contract through our commissioner
process. Casey and I completed the Foundational Public Health Annual Report which is the switch that
actually turns on much of the funding. A lag gets developed between the legislative process and the
report which requires that the financial books are closed for the state fiscal year.We can't bill
backwards which puts us in something bid though not nearly as bad as last year when the contract was
delayed at DOH for several months. I'm working with our state organization and the Office of Financial
Management to develop a solution.
We'll be receiving$1.2 million in FPHS funding the same as last year,with more to follow in the August
amendment. Allotments and disbursements are still being negotiated between local public health, DOH,
the State Board of Health, and the tribes. Financially,we're in good shape.
As we grow staffing with the infusion of new funding, we're looking at running out of space. We will
explore new delivery methods that may get more public health functions out into the community. We're
experimenting with some mini-grants to allow community members funding to support their activities
that meet our mission statement. It's time to look at traditional public health services in a non-
traditional way
Our new website has been published at Mason County Community Services,WA
(healthymasoncounty.com).This site is in addition to our regular county website and provides a place to
showcase community efforts, data, and projects. Please explore the website and forward any comments
you may have to me.
I have included a recent survey result from Peninsula Community Health Services from patient-reported
social determinants of health (SDOH) needs. With each patient encounter the patient was asked about
SDOH needs and were those needs were the reason for that particular appointment.These needs are
certainly a factor in the overall health of people in our region and information such as this assists in
determining the direction of the health department. Obviously,we can't contribute to each need but it
does give perspective for our direction and the need to partner with other organizations to address
these needs.
From the Director's Desk I
SDOH Needs Identified
July 2021 to June 2023
Voting 1 3
Immigration m 15
Violence/Bullying � 24
Substance Use/Recovery � 37
Cancer Screening 54
Smoking Cessation 59
Childcare/Eldercare 79
Infant/Toddler Supplies 81
Education 84
Insurance 105
Pharmacy 130
Employment 153
Counseling 167
Disability 202
Food 304*
Utilities 306
Dental 339
Transportation 435
Housing/Rental 699
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
David Windom, MSHS
Environmental Health Briefing
TO: Mason County Board of Health
FROM: Ian Tracy, Environmental Health Manager
DATE: July 251h, 2023
ITEM: On-site Sewage System (OSS) Permit Extension Policy
SUMMARY: During the June 141h On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee (OSAC) the Committee
voted to change the OSS permit extension policy as attached.
REQUESTED ACTION: Review changes and discuss. If appropriate, consider formal BoH
approval.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft changes to OSS Permit Extension Policy.
Excerpt from Environmental Health Policy and Procedure Manual(Pg27-
28)
OSS DESIGN EXTENSION
A. Prior to or after expiration of an approved design,the applicant may apply for a
permit extension. The permit extension shall extend the expiration of the design
for up to 365 daystwo years,but not exceed five years from the signature date of
the Environmental Health Specialist's site inspectionf Per WAC 246-272A-
200 4 e 4Q&AC,42.49.49}
B. The application for the extension must be stamped and signed by the original
designer certifying and attesting that the following conditions are true as of the
date of their signature on the application:
• NO part of the proposed Drainfield or Reserve area has been altered or
disturbed in such a way that may render the proposed design invalid.
• NO development has occurred on this parcel or neighboring parcels which
would cause the proposed system to no longer meet minimum setbacks.
• NO Boundary line adjustments or subdivisions have occurred which would Formatted:List Paragraph,Indent:Left: 1",Bulleted+
cause the property to fall below the minimum land area requirements of Level:1 +Aligned at: 0.79"+Indent at: 1.04"
WAC 246-272A. ed n ..,., ai Fats R f the desigR.
C. All approved septic designs may receive one extension. Additional extensions
shall not be accepted and would instead require a renewal.
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MASON COUNTY
Public Health&Human Services
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE & OE4
HOUSING &
NOTIFIABLE CONDITIONS* HOMELESSNESS
47 cases of Chlamydia
Recap Fiscal Year 2023
(J u ly 2022-J u ne 2023)
*CD rates are suppressed for all nonzero counts which are<10 Official PIT Count
(Point-in-Time,January 2023)
SUBSTANCE USE
• 261 Total Households (unsheltered
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!b and sheltered)
MOBILE OUTREACH �MW 499 • 381 Total Persons (unsheltered and
sheltered)
r2r6'150
Emergency Shelters
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•_ _• Number served: 741
ExchangedSyrin Participants • Male: 36.99% 1 Female: 61.52% Trans:
0.86%
• History of DV: 52.45%
• Mental Health: 25.51%
OVERDOSE DATA TO ACTION SUD: 9.04%
(OD2A) • Developmental & physical disabilities:
32.25%
• • Chronic Health: 18.08%
Successful Overdose
Rapid Re-Housing
Reversals with Naloxone
• Number served: 299
Note that as of November,we are now collecting all • Male: 33.53% 1 Female: 66.27%
overdose reversals that occurred since the last time we
saw that participant.Previously we collected one • History of DV: 50.9%
overdose reversal per refill engagement,so it is not
accurate to compare this report with previous reports. • Mental Health: 39.8%
• 341 Naloxone Kits distributed • SUD: 9.03%
• 30 new people trained on overdose • Disabilities: 41.8%
prevention, recognition, and response • Chronic Health: 25.75%
• Re-engaged with 57 participants to
give refills
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AtMATERNAL CHILD HEALTH
Care coordination was provided for 14 Children with Special Health Care Needs clients,
including transportation needs, DDA and SSI application assistance to several that were
incorrectly denied services, and assisting several families needing an interpreter.
Elizabeth attended the monthly Pediatric Care Coordination meeting, which is attended
by Mason Health Pediatrics, South Sound Parent to Parent Birth to Three staff, Mason
Health Rehabilitation Pediatric Therapies, and Early Learning and school staff. She also
investigated a very high lead blood level in a child in Mason County, and reported to the
state, provided recommendations, and collaborated with the medical provider for
ongoing care and future testing. Elizabeth is coordinating the Immunization
Improvement Plan for the county and will be submitting a proposal to the Department
of Health. She will be collaborating with medical providers, the Department of Health,
Care-A-Van (mobile vaccination services), school districts, and childcare facilities.
SUBSTANCE USE
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PREVENTION COALITION
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The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition partnered with the City of Shelton to
adopt a new No Vaping policy for all City property, specifically City Parks. Ben and
Emily attended the 2023 Social Norms conference and will be working with Mason
County students on a new Social Norms messaging campaign. We also partnered
with the North Mason Regional Fire Authority and North Mason High School
Students to present at the Annual Safety days. Over 1,000 students were trained in
"who to tell" if they witnessed something that was not safe on a playground such as
needles and syringes.The Mason County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
partnered with Public Health & Human Services to host the 2nd annual Vape
Training. Over 30 Mason County school staff, administration, and community
members attended.
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RURAL COMMUNITIES OPIOID
RESPONSE PROGRAM (RCORP)
The Jail SUD RCORP team has seen great success in getting clients furloughs into treatment,
or providing seamless transitions to treatment upon release. The team works diligently with
clients after they are released into the community during the re-integration period, securing
housing (often recovery housing) and employment for many, and helping break down all
barriers for treatment and recovery support services.The peer from OHRS who helps staff the
Substance Use Mobile Outreach has been working closely with several participants for
intensive harm reduction case management.This is an invaluable part of the Mobile
Outreach program, providing seamless linkages to care and providing essential resources.
The Mason Health peer is on extended FMLA so this program is paused; however, the
Director of Behavioral Health remains an active participant in the RCORP Consortium.
MCPHHS staff submitted a No Cost Extension request to extend RCORP activities until
December 2023, which was granted.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH &
NAVIGATOR PROGRAM r, RECOVERY SUPPORT
New Referrals TRANSPORTATION
Age Range W W PROGRAM
608.230 7a1.290 7 transports by Gethsemane
S(,5.2%, Ministry (out of county)
4 In-county transportation pilot
ended in May; data being
evaluated to assist in the
' planning and development of a
0-17 18-29 30-39
40-49 50-64 sustainable transportation
program
In August 2023, the Mason County Law
Enforcement Co-Responder Program will be
launched! This partnership between Olympic
Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) and
Mason County Sheriff's Office will add two co-
responder teams - 2 Crisis Clinicians and 2 Peer
Specialists - to respond to behavioral health 0E D
crises and mental health related calls. The Co-
Responder teams will be available in Mason New Referrals
County 7 days a week, bridging a gap in access
to dedicated crisis services and case
management for our community.