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Home My WebLink About2002/01/10 - Board of HealthMason County Board of Health Commissioner's Chambers Monthly Meeting January 10, 2002 Page 1 of 4 MASON COUNTY OARD OF HEALTH H (COMMISSJ[ONE 9S CHAMBERS MONTHLY MEET1ING January 10, 2002 The Mason County Board of Health was callers to order at 10:05 a.m. on January 10, 2002 by Chairperson Bob Holter with Board Member, Herb Baze present and Board Member, Wes Johnson absent. Evenyonle stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. ATTENDANCE Bob Holier, Chairperson Herb Baze, Board Member Dr. Mark Trucksess, Health Officer Steve Kutz, Health Department Director Debbie Riley, Environmental Health Director Mary Duncan, Mason County Journal, Reporter Sonja Rau, Clerk and Transcriptionist CORRESPONDENCE: None APPROVAL F MINUTES: Herb Baze moved to approve the Mason Coanrnty Board of Health meeting off December 13, 2001. Bob Molter seconded. Aye, Holier; Baze, Aye; Johnson, absent. A DMIIMS1TRATWE MUMS PERSONAL HEALTH 1[SSUES — Steve Kutz FLU VACCINE: Flu vaccine will be available, by appointment, until the end of the month when it will be decided how much will be returned and needed for the following year. There has been one reported case of flu type A diagnosed at the hospital. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES - Debbie Riley NOTIFICATION OF HEALTH ENFORCEMENT: The Board of Health was notified of enforcement measures taken against Robert J. Lux of Lux Septic Design and Aaron Septic Systems by the Mason County Department of Health Services, Environmental Health section. Two On -site staff saw Mr. Lux installing a septic system without being a licensed installer, without a permit and without an approved design. Mason County regulations require all of these items. HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT: Dr. Mark Trucksess gave the Health Officer's report for the year 2001. Camphylobacter 13 Giardia 10 Viral Meningitis 03 Shigella 02 Bacterial Meningitis 02 Salmonella 01 Rabies Prevention Treatment 09 Whooping Cough 01 Tularemia 01 Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease 01 Active Hepatitis A 02 Active Hepatitis B 02 Chronic Hepatitis B 07 Active Hepatitis C 01 (Consult the chart enclosed in the packet for the WSCC.) Positive Tuberculosis Skin Test Started on Latent TB Therapy 19 Acitve Tuberculosis 22 02 STD Case Report Count for 2001 Total for WSCC 84 Grand Total in Community 104 (Consult chart enclosed in the packet for breakdown.) Influenza Report from State Health Laboratory: Confirmed cases 12 Mason County 1 2 Shortage Problem of vaccines report was given by Dr. Mark Trucksess. He explained the shortage is due to demand. It is recommended that small children be given at least 3-4 shots of the vaccine and holding off with the 5th and 6th shots. Dr. Trucksess gave a national report on tobacco smoke and smoking. Amphetamine Report — Snohomish County report indicated they have a fairly heavy problem with amphetamines. They indicated that 80% of all crimes in Snohomish County is done by people are associated with amphetamines. Amphetamine is also known by the names: ice, crystal, and etc.. FEE SCHEDULE HEARING: PERSONAL HEALTH FEES — Steve Kutz, Mason County Health Director presented the Personal Health Fee needs. He explained that it has been two years since fees have been changed. Most of the fees are collected in the Communicable Disease Program, TB Program and STD Program. Fees were rounded upward or downward to avoid uneven numbers. County comparison chart shows Mason County has consistently charged lower fees. The Health Department may take a closer look at the income of clients/patients. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FEES — Debbie Riley, Environmental Health Director, stated that the fees have remained virtually unchanged since 1998. In 2000 there were a couple of adjustments; two were added and two were adjusted; no changes in 2001. For 2002 fee change is proposed for $.15 a copy; a proposed fee for home owner install liquid waste fee change of $150 -3 hour minimum, with them sitting through an exam (they don't have to take the exam), a pre -construction meeting with the staff, and the staff going out for an additional site visit. PUBLIC COMMENT: None Herb Baze moved to accept the Environmental and Personal Health fees schedule's as presented to the Mason County Board of Health and they be forwarded to the Mason County Commissioner's for adoption on January 15"', 2002. Aye, Holier; Baze, Aye; Johnson, absent. 3 OTHER BUSINESS: Steve Kutz pointed out the increase of Hepatitis due to IV drug use in the community and at the Correction Center. He explained that Hepatitis C is different as the liver failure happens much sooner, which becomes a problem for the community financially. Steve suggested a needle program might be started to exchange dirty needles for clean needles as Thurston County has done. It has only been 2 years that it was recommended to test for Hepatitis C, which the Health Department does not due. People are encouraged to go to their private physicians when they begin having symptoms. When they begin having symptoms it is already too late. This is a Nation-wide issue. Steve stated that some restaurants provide/require Hepatitis A vaccine for their workers. Debbie Riley stated that the Extension office now gives the Food Handler's test and people are more aware of the risks of Hepatitis. Steve Kutz suggested a change of regulations from bare hand to using gloves when touching or handling food. Steve stated that we need to stress good hand washing and prohibit sick people from working. WAIVERS /VARIANCES Presented by Steve Kutz to the Board of Health. The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 a.m.. Respectfully submitted by: Sonja A. , Transcriptionist Bob Hotter, Chairperson be Herb Baze, Board Member Dr. Mark Trucksess, Health Officer chaa-- ,/10702 Wes Johnson, Board Member, absent 4