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MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
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JUNE S, 1992
The continuation of the June 1, 1992 Board of Halth was called to order at 3:32 p.m.by Chairperson Michael
D. Gibson.
ATTENDANCE: Michael D. Gibson, Chairperson
William O. Hunter, Board Member
Laura E. Porter, Board Member
Brad Banner, Health Services Director
J.Joanne Hoover, M.D., Health Office
Sharon Bisser, Health Services/Nursing Supervisor
Wayne Clifford, Water Quality Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmmr. Hunter/Porter moved and seconded to approve the 5-5-92 and 5-22-92 minutes as circulated. Motion
carried unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE POLICY
Brad Banner, Health Services Director, stated he combined the existing Health Department disclosure policy
with what Wayne Clifford has developed. Mr. Clifford did add some additional definitions of information
exempted.
Cmmr. Gibson clarified this policy will apply to the entire the health department.
Dr. Hoover wanted to make sure complainants identities are protected.
It was suggested that the first section be retitled to General Disclosure Requirements and the second section
retitled to Client Health Records.
It was pointed out there is a typo on 2a - should be private individuals.
Cmmr. Porter/Hunter moved and seconded to adopt the policy as recommended and amended.
Ms.Bisser asked when schools or a practitioner call for a child's immunization record. That is vital information
and the name, birthdate and immunization record have been released over the phone in the past, can that
continue under this new policy?
Mr. Banner suggested adding an exemption.
Cmmr. Porter pointed out that information can be released within their professional department.
Cmmr. Hunter pointed out if they are authorized individuals it could be allowed under #2 in the Release of
Information section.
Cmmr. Porter withdrew her motion to allow time to work this out and determine if that is confidential
information.
Cmmr. Hunter withdrew his second.
Cmmr. Hunter recommended they obtain legal advise from the Prosecuting Attorney.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
MA S N COUNTY TH OARD
I.f ichael D. Gibson, C(ainp.erson
Laura E. Porter, Commissioner
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William O Hunter, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Diane L. Zoren, Clerk of IbBoard