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Special Board of Health Agenda
November 14, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 825 9586 3798
Passcode: Special
Agenda:
1. 8:30 am - Call to Order
2. Fee Schedules To Be Voted On:
a. Clinical Services Fee Schedule
b. Environmental Health Fee Schedule
3. Public Comment
4. Adjournment
Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID:826 3081 6782
Passcode: BOH
Dial by Phone: +1 253 215 8782
This meeting will be held over ZOOM ONLY.
Agenda:
8:30 am - Call to Order
Approval of July 25, 2024, Quarterly Meeting minutes and August 26, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
Introduction of new Board Member Dr. Andrews
Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Public Health Director
Disability Employment Awareness – Erin Schreiber
General Clinic Fee Schedule Discussion
Health Officer Update – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
Rate Resolution Discussion
Coroner’s Update – George Kelly, Coroner
Public Comment
Adjournment
Special Board of Health Agenda
August 27, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 858 6151 8756
1. 2:00 am - Call to Order
2. Interview Local Board of Health Applicants
a. A.W.
b. S.A.
c. J.B.
d. B.G.
3. Executive Session
4. Announce appointees for the expansion of the Local Board of Health
5. Public Comment
6. Adjournment
Board of Health Agenda
July 25, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 821 3403 6197
Passcode: BOH
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8:30 am - Call to Order
Approval of April 25, 2024, and June 24, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
Introduction of new Board Member Morales
Fluoride Presentation – Dr. Herbie Duber, Department of Health
Discussion
Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Public Health Director
Health Officer Update – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
Coroner’s Update – George Kelly, Coroner
Public Comment
Adjournment
Mobile Medical Van Tour
ATTENTION GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY RESIDENTS
NOTICE OF VACANCY
The Grays Harbor County Board of Health (“Board”) is seeking interested and qualified individuals for appointment to the Board.
The Board:
supervises all matters pertaining to the preservation of life and health of the people within Grays Harbor County;
enforces the public health statutes of the state and rules promulgated by the state board of health and the secretary of health;
supervises the maintenance of all health and sanitary measures for the protection of the public health within Grays Harbor County;
enacts such local rules and regulations as are necessary in order to preserve, promote and improve the public health and provide for the enforcement thereof;
provides for the control and prevention of any dangerous, contagious or infectious disease within Grays Harbor County;
provides for the prevention, control and abatement of nuisances detrimental to the public health;
makes such reports to the state board of health through the local health officer or the administrative officer as the state board of health may require; and
establishes fee schedules for issuing or renewing licenses or permits or for such other services as are authorized by the law and the rules of the state board of health.
Who is eligible to apply?
The Board, which currently consists of the three Grays Harbor County Commissioners, seeks to appoint four (4) non-elected voting members. The Board must select three (3) members from the following categories:
Public health, health care facilities, and providers;
Consumers of public health; and
Other community stakeholders.
“Public health, health care facilities, and providers” means the category of persons practicing or employed in the county or health district who are (a) medical ethicists; (b) epidemiologists; (c) experienced in environmental public health; (d) community health workers; (e) holders of master’s degrees or higher in public health or another field with an emphasis or concentration in health care, public health, or health policy; (f) employees of a hospital located in the county; or (g) any of the following providers holding an active or retired license in good standing under Title 18 RCW: (i) physicians or osteopathic physicians; (ii) advanced registered nurse practitioners; (iii) physician assistants or osteopathic physician assistants; (iv) registered nurses; (v) dentists; (vi) naturopaths; or (vii) pharmacists. “Consumers of public health” means the category of persons consisting of county or health district residents who have self-identified as having faced significant health inequities or as having lived experiences with public health-related programs. Persons with a fiduciary obligation to a health facility or other health agency as defined in WAC 246-90-010, or a material financial interest in the rendering of health services, are ineligible for membership under this category . “Other community stakeholders” means the category of persons representing the following types of organizations located in the county or health district: (a) community based organizations or nonprofits that work with populations experiencing health inequities in the county; (b) active, reserve, or retired armed services members; (c) the business community; or (d) the environmental public health regulated community. The Board must select one (1) tribal representative selected by the American Indian Health Commission. A tribal representative may serve in any of the three above categories if the representative meets the requirements of the category.
What is the application and interview process?
Interested persons are encouraged to visit the Board’s website at https://www.healthygh.org/boh, and to submit a completed application to:
Grays Harbor County Board of Health
ATTN: Mary Ellis
2109 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Applications are due no later than August 13, 2024, at 4:30pm time PST.
Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 819 8165 8621
Passcode: Special
Agenda:
1. 10:00 am - Call to Order
2. Call to Order
3. Interview Local Board of Health Applicants
a. B.J.
b. D.H.M.
4. Executive Session
5. Announce appointees for the expansion of the Local Board of Health
6. Public Comment
7. Adjournment
Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode:
Meeting ID: 826 3081 6782
Passcode: BOH
Agenda:
1. 8:30 am - Call to Order
2. Approval of January 25, 2024, Meeting Minutes.
3. Election for New Board of Health Chair
a. Election of Board of Health Vice Chair
4. Board Membership Renewal – Char Hood
5. Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Public Health Director
a. Blue Zones – Chris Frye
b. Third Space Plan – Mike
c. Substance Use Response Plan - Cassie
d. North Beach Ribbon Cutting video - Mike
e. Voice of Resilience video – Natali Burgess
6. Health Officer Update – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
7. Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
a. Rate Resolution Discussion
8. Coroner’s Update – George Kelly, Coroner
9. Public Comment
10. Adjournment
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Zoom Meeting:
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Agenda
Election of Board Chair
Seeking Volunteers For Next Chair Period
Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Public Health Director
Jail System of Care - Wilma Weber
Triage Mental Health Plan - HMA
Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
Strategic Plan for Public Health for 2023-2025 – Quarterly Update
Public Comment
Adjournment
Zoom Meeting:
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AGENDA
1. 8:30 am - Call to Order
2. Approval of July 27, 2023, Meeting Minutes.
3. Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Public Health Director
a. Target Zero Management – Haley Falley, Community Health Specialist/Target Zero Manager
4. Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
5. Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
6. Coroner Update – George Kelley, Coroner
7. Strategic Plan for Public Health for 2023-2025 – Quarterly Update
8. Public Comment
9. Adjournment
The Grays Harbor County Board of Health quarterly meeting will be held from 8:30 -10:30 am on Thursday, July 27, 2023 over Zoom and in the Large Meeting Room of the Pearsall Building, located at 2109 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen WA 98520.
Zoom Meeting:
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8:30 am - Call to Order
Approval of January 26 and April 27, 2023, Meeting Minutes.
Board Membership Renewal – Chris Olive, Other Community Stakeholder
Introductions – Mike McNickle, Public Health Director
New Board Member, Jason Halstead, Tribal Representative
DOH Regional Liaison, Region 4 – Katherine Shulock, MPH
Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Public Health Director
Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
Familiar Faces Update – Vickie Raines, Board Member District 3; Cassie Lentz, Healthy Places Manager
Strategic Plan for Public Health for 2023-2025 – Quarterly Update
Public Comment
Adjournment
Please call Alex Blumenthal or Mary Ellis (360-500-4056) at least two days in advance if you need to make special language, hearing, or accessibility requests. Written material is available in alternate formats upon request.
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8:30 am - Call to Order
Approval of January 26, 2023 Meeting minutes.
Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Director
Healthy Families Update– Erin Schreiber, Healthy Families Program Manager
Early Childhood Support Gap Analysis
WIC Customer Satisfaction Survey
BARHII Update – Cassie Lentz, Healthy Places Manager
Healthy People Presentation – April Bachtell, Healthy People Program Manager
Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
Presentation – Chris Frye, Executive Director, Activate Central Western Washington-Blue Zones
Strategic Plan for Public Health for 2023-2025 – Quarterly Update
Public Comment
Adjournment
Meeting video
Harbor Room or join by Zoom:
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Meeting ID: 874 2759 7708
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8:30 am - Call to Order
Approval of October 27, 2022 Quarterly and November 17, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes.
Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Director
Healthy Places Presentation – Cassie Lentz, Healthy Places Program Manager
Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
Presentation – George Kelley, Grays Harbor County Coroner
Public Comment
Adjournment
Grays Harbor County Board of Health quarterly meeting Jan. 26, 2023
Harbor Room or Join by Zoom:
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8:30 am - Call to Order
Public Health Management Presentation
Healthy Families Presentation – Erin Schreiber, Public Health Manager
Introduction of Regional Health Officer Dr. Herbert C. Duber, MD, MPH
Behavioral Gap Analysis and Community Health Assessment / Community Health Impact Plan Strategic Plan
Public Comment
Adjournment
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8:30 am - Call to Order
Approval of July 28, 2022, Quarterly and September 29, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes
Health Officer Update – Dr. John Bausher, MD
Environmental Health Update – Jeff Nelson, Director
Public Health Update - Mike McNickle, Director
Clinic Services Presentation – Lenka Cech, CNM Family Planning Clinician
Fiscal Presentation – Robyn Doré, Fiscal Manager
Behavioral Gap Analysis Presentation – Mike McNickle, Director
Behavioral Gap Analysis and Community Health Assessment / Community Health Impact Plan discussion
Agenda Topics for November Meeting
Public Comment
Adjournment
Please call Alex Vido at 360-500-4068 two days in advance if you need to make special language, hearing or accessibility requests. Written material is available in alternate formats upon request.
Harbor Room or Join by Zoom:
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Meeting ID: 893 2102 7749
Passcode: boh
8:30 am - Call to Order
Open Meetings Act and Public Records Training – Stephanie Nace, Risk Manager
Community Health Assessment / Community Health Impact Plan (CHA/CHIP) presentation and discussion.
Community Health Assessment / Community Health Impact Plan (CHA/CHIP) desired plan for 2023.
Public Comment
Adjournment
Please call Alex Vido at 360-500-4068 two days in advance if you need to make special language, hearing or accessibility requests. Written material is available in alternate formats upon request.
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8:30 a.m. Call to Order
Approval of April 28, 2022 quarterly, May 17, 2022 and June 22, 2022 special meeting minutes
Introduction of Board Members
Board of Health orientation
Board of Health meeting frequency - maintain current schedule or more frequent meetings?
Community Health Assessment/Community Health Improvement Plan introduction and further plans
Public Health update: Director Mike McNickle
Health Officer report: Dr. John Bausher
Environmental Health update: Director Jeff Nelson
Public Comment
Adjournment
Video
Board of Health
Harbor Room or Join by Zoom:
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Call to Order
Interview Local Board of Health Applicants
Annie Atkinson
Char Hood
Christopher Olive
Julie Buck
Kenneth Dietrich
Executive Session
Announce appointees for the expansion of the Local Board of Health
Public Comment
Adjournment
Please call Dan Hammock at 360-500-4072 two days in advance if you need to make special language, hearing or accessibility requests. Written material is available in alternate formats upon request.
Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 880 2765 8062
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Board of Health Special Meeting Agenda
Call to Order
Establish term of service for members joining the Board of Health.
Approval of the resolution for Grays Harbor County Board of Health expanding its membership and adopting provisions set forth in Chapter 246-90 WAC.
Approval for the use of the Vacancy Notice for the recruitment of new Board of Health members.
Approval of Application for Membership to the Grays Harbor County Board of Health for the recruitment process.
Public Comment
Adjournment
Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 841 6148 9212
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Agenda
8:30 am - Call to Order
8:35 am - Approval of January 27, 2022 Quarterly Minutes
8:40 am - Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Director
9:00 am – HB 1152 - Mike McNickle, Director
9:45 am - Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
10:00 am - Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
10:15 am – Public Comment
10:30 am – Adjournment
Zoom Meeting:
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Agenda
8:30 am - Call to Order
8:35 am - Approval of October 28, 2021 Quarterly Minutes and November 23, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes.
8:40 am - Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Director
9:00 am - Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
9:30 am - Dr. Bob Lutz, MD, MPH – COVID-19 Medical Advisor
9:45 am - Environmental Health Update– Jeff Nelson, Director
10:15 am – Public Comment
10:30 am – Adjournment
Please call Alex Vido at 360-500-4068 two days in advance if you need to make special language, hearing or accessibility requests. Written material is available in alternate formats upon request.
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Board of Health Special Meeting Agenda
10:15 am - Call to Order
10:25 am – Public Comment
10: 30 am - Adjournment
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Agenda
8:30 am - Call to Order
8:35am - Approval of July 22nd minutes and September 28th, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes.
8:40am - COVID Update - April Heikkila, Healthy People Program Manager
8:55am - Dr. Dietrich, MD, MBA – Chief Medical Officer at Summit Pacific
COVID-19 and Children
9:25am - Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
9:35am - Public Health Staff Update – Mike McNickle, Director
9:45am - Environmental Health Update - Jeff Nelson, Director
10:15am – Parents as Teachers Update - Erin Schneider, Healthy Families Program Manager
A family will discuss their PAT experience
10:25am - Public Comment
10:30am - Adjournment
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Board of Health Special Meeting Agenda for September 23, 2021
8:30am: Call to Order
8:35am – 9:30am: COVID Update:
Vaccine Mandates
Discuss email from Representative Jim Walsh
9:30 AM – 10:00am Special Guest Speaker:
Dr. Bob Lutz, MD, MPH – COVID-19 Medical Advisor – DOH
10:00am – 10:25am Special Guest Speaker:
Dr. Julie Buck – discuss EMS and the hospitals
Public Comment
Adjournment
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Zoom Meeting:
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Agenda
Call to Order
Approval of April 22, 2021 Minutes
Health Office Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Director
Environmental Health Update - Jeff Nelson, Director
Public Comment
Adjournment
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Agenda
Call to Order
Approval of January 28, 2021 Minutes
Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Public Health Update – Mike McNickle, Director
Environmental Health Update - Jeff Nelson, Director
Public Comment
Adjournment
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Board of Health Quarterly Meeting Agenda for 1.28.2021
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of January 5 and January 14 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
3. Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
4. Overview of the Behavioral Health System - Teresa Claycamp, HealthCare Authority
5. Public Health Update – Kristina Alnajjar, Healthy Families Program Manager; Cassie Lentz, Healthy Places Division Manager
6. Environmental Health Update, Jeff Nelson, Director
7. Discussion on creation of an Addiction Taskforce
8. Public Comment
9. Adjournment
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Board of Health Special Meeting Agenda for January 14, 2021
Call to Order
Approval of January 5, 2021 Board of Health Special Meeting Minutes
Health Office Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Public Comment
Approval of Resolution to Discontinue the Syringe Exchange Program
Adjournment
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Board of Health Special Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Public Health Needle Exchange Program Update
3. Public Comment
4. Adjournment
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BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
Call to Order
Approval of July 22, 2020 Minutes
Health Office Report by Dr. John Bausher
Public Health Update by Karolyn Holden
Environmental Health Update by Jeff Nelson
Public Comments
Adjournment
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Agenda
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of June 12, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
Health Officer Report – Dr. John Bausher, Health Officer
Public Health Update – Karolyn Holden, Director
Environmental Health Update – Jeff Nelson, Director
Public Comment
Adjournment
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