Meeting Details
March 12, 2013
7:30am - 9:30am
2 hr
Galion City Health Department
Purpose
Regular Meeting
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
7:30 a.m.
2.
Approval of Agenda
1
minutes
Minutes
Ms. Fellner made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded was Mr. Gribble. The motion was unanimously approved.
Result: Approved
3.
Approval of Minutes
5
minutes
Minutes
Ms. Fellner made a motion that the minutes from the meeting of February be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gribble, and it was unanimously approved with correction of a board member’s name.
Result: Approved
4.
Monthly Reports
4.1
Commissioner
10
minutes
Minutes
Dr. Novack stated that the mission of Galion City Health Department (GCHD) is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Ms. Robinson has offered her resignation. Dr. Novack spoke to IB Tech employees about the opiate abuse problem. There were two “pending” deaths in February.
Ms. Crossland reported that Billable Project continues. One Hepatitis C returned positive for February. There was one Chlamydia and four other new hepatitis C cases in February.
Ms. Zmuda’s report is deferred to April. It will include end of year restaurant inspections analysis.
Mr. Long made a motion to approve the monthly reports, seconded by Ms. Kerr. Motion carried.
Result: Approved
5.
Old Business
5.1
2013 Health Priorities: overview of process to determine health priorities and accreditation-
10
minutes
- Community Health Assessment (CHA)- date of completion TBA
- Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)- date of completion TBA
- Health Department Strategic Planning for a 3-5 year horizon- date of completion TBA
- Determine Health Priorities- date of completion TBA
- Accomplish Public Health Accreditation Board Accreditation no later than July 2018
5.2
Ms. Swinehart Resignation-
5
minutes
Minutes
tabled
5.3
CBOSS CPP Proposal
5
minutes
still no word from ODH-
Minutes
tabled
6.
New Business
6.1
ODH Budget and Strategic Planning
10
minutes
See Dr. Wymslo’s legislative report
Minutes
ODH Budget and Strategic Planning- See Dr. Wymslo’s legislative report- Dr. Novack pointed out highlights of Dr. Wymslo’s report to the state legislators. He noted that the funding for ODH operation is derived primarily from federal grants and that there is less than one percent requested increase in state funds. ODH priorities for the coming two years are:
· Expand patient-centered medical homes
· Curb tobacco use
· Reduce obesity
· Decrease infant mortality
· Strengthen relationships with external stakeholders
· Enrich work climate at ODH
6.2
Report on Discussions with CCGHD
10
minutes
Minutes
none to report at this time
6.3
Mirela Robinson, R.N. resignation
5
minutes
effective February 25, 2013
Minutes
Mirela Robinson, R.N. resignation (effective February 25, 2013)- Mr. Gribble made a motion for acceptance of Ms. Robinson’s resignation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kerr. The motion was unanimously approved.
Result: Approved
6.4
Generator quote
5
minutes
Minutes
tabled
6.5
Policy Manual comparisons between Galion City Health Department and City of Galion-
10
minutes
Minutes
Policy Manual comparisons between Galion City Health Department and City of Galion- Ms. Crossland described a letter from Ms. Porter, human resources director of Galion City, that are differences between City of Galion and Galion City Health Department policy statements on retirement. She documented from previous BOH minutes that the BOH has determined its own policies on retirement. The BOH by unanimous consent affirms its previous policies.
6.6
Discussion only on School Nursing Contracts (Crestline and Galion)
5
minutes
6.7
MT Viral work bill
5
minutes
$2185 total for Galion City Health Department- approval for transferring $644 from account 52304 (Personnel/HR) to account 52317 and pay the bill from acct. 52317
Minutes
Mr. Long made a motion for the transfer of money. Ms. Fellner seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Vice-president
Seconded: Ms. Pam Fellner, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Schilling, President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Vice-president | X | ||
| Mr. Terry Gribble, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Wendy Kerr, CNP, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Pam Fellner, Board Member | X |
6.8
Hiring of S. Abouhassan, R.N.
Sandy Abouhassan, R.N. approval for part-time contingent employment- Mr. Long made a motion for the hiring of Ms. Abouhassan. Mr. Gribble seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
7.
Monthly Bills
5
minutes
Minutes
Ms. Fellner made a motion for approval of monthly bills. Ms. Kerr seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Pam Fellner, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Wendy Kerr, CNP, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Schilling, President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Vice-president | X | ||
| Mr. Terry Gribble, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Wendy Kerr, CNP, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Pam Fellner, Board Member | X |
8.
Adjournment
1
minutes
Minutes
Ms. Fellner made a motion for adjournment of monthly bills. Ms. Fellner seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m.
Result: Approved
9.
Next Meeting
April 9, 2013
No action required
