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MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
FEBRUARY 3, 1992 .
The Board of Health was called to order at 3:40 p.m. by Chairperson Michael D. Gibson.
ATTENDANCE: Michael D. Gibson, Chairperson
William O. Hunter, Board Member
J. Joanne Hoover, M.D., Health Officer
Brad Banner, Health Services Director
Sharon Bisser, Health Services/Nursing Supervisor
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board Member Hunter/Gibson moved and seconded to approve the January 6, 1992
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-absent.
ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLANNING PROCESS (APEX/PH)
Brad Banner, Health Services Director, announced that his department has two retreats
scheduled for February 11 & 28. They plan to have a day session at Memorial Hall with
a facilitator. The Board of Health is invited to attend. The purpose is to talk about
different programs and spend a half day talking about the mission of the department.
The second retreat they hope staff will have time to complete APEX sheets to address our
weaknesses. It will build on the first retreat.
Mr.Banner questioned if Water Quality&Personal Health buildings need to remain open.
He noted that there is a phone in Memorial Hall for emergencies.
The Board asked that the department have at least one person present to answer inquiries
by phone or otherwise.
RECESS
The Board recessed at 3:50 - 3:55 p.m.
PERSONAL HEALTH
LETTER TO SHARON BISSER
A letter from Milo & Irene Leir was read into the record expressing their appreciation to
Personal Health for the services provided.
MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
FEBRUARY 3, 1992 - PAGE 2
REGION VI AIDS SERVICE NETWORK - 1990-1991 ANNUAL UPDATE
The Board was provided with a copy of the Region VI AIDS Service Network annual
update for State fiscal year 1990 - 1991. Brad Banner and Sharon Bisser both attended the
AIDS network regional meeting which is held quarterly.
It was noted that State funds are being cut. Mason County's budget will come close to what
is being funded.
TRIBAL CONTRACT WITH PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
Mr. Banner asked for permission to enter into a contract with Squaxin and Skokomish
Tribes
Sharon Bisser, Nursing Supervisor, explained that the County would provide 1/2 day per
week for well child/immunization (four hours per week). She felt this would answer a real
need for immunization.
The Squaxin Tribe had asked for a "well child clinic" last year.
The cost figure for this program is $350. Nurse Practitioner - $16/hour + 10%
_ administration fee; $17.60/hour X average of 17.33 hours per month = $305.01 + mileage
52 weeks/year 2,080 miles per year divided by 12 = 173 miles per month X 0.26 = $45 =
Total of $350.00
Chairperson Gibson asked if the Tribe has the authority to contract for the services on their
own.
Ms. Bisser responded, yes, the County would need to furnish vaccines through the state
process.
Mr. Banner added that the biggest chunk of money for Personal Health is from
Consolidated Contracts. Two-thirds of the eligible residents receiving medical coupons are
not assigned to a physician. The County could report on these statistics to the State.
Board Member Hunter/Gibson moved and seconded to present proposal to the Board of
County Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-absent.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
VARIANCE REPORT
December 13, 1992 variance report.
1. Gwen Berreth
MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
FEBRUARY 3, 1992 - PAGE 3
2. Don Knudsen
WORKSHOP - DRAFT POTABLE WATER ORDINANCE
7:00 p.m. tonight in the Commission Chambers.
MEMORY OF CARL PICKEL
The Board announced that a friend of the Mason County Health Department, Carl Pickel,
passed away on Friday.
ADJOURNED
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Rebecca S. Rogers
Clerk of the Board
MASON COUNTY HEAL BOARD
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Michael D. Gibson, Cha3fperson
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William O. Hunter, Board Member
Absent 2/3/92
Laura E. Porter, Board Member