Galion Board of Health Meeting

Dr. Novack stated that the mission of the Galion City Health department (GCHD) is to promote and protect the health and well-being of those that we serve. He stated that the hiring of a new part-time nurse is on hold for now. Dennis states wants to continue hiring for part-time RN and make the start date in Aug.

Dr. Novack gave an overview of the server question and offered various options. 

There were no drug overdose deaths and two transports of opiate over-dose victims in April. The average age of death was 86 in April. There 18 deaths, 29 births, 1 fetal death and 2 underweight births. 

Ms. Crossland spoke on accredetation: template of staff meetings, new folder on Q drive. Immunization quarterly 'up to date rate 73%.' Ms. Hobson attended health fair about car seats at Pioneer. Part-time RN hiring on hold for now (see Board of Health - BOH- comments above). Mentioned quotes from Verizon on credit-card usage. Chlamydia is #1, hep C #2 for the month and year-to-date. Ms. Crossland discussed process of reporting to Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS). 

Participated in accreditation training program as well as food-borne illness outbreak excercise (Gastro-Gambit). Ms. Zmuda has an evidence-based practice training program at Case Western. She discussed her conversations with Columbus City Health Dept. about letter-grade ranking of restaurants. Ms. Zmuda has finished her Ohio Departmentof Agriculture review. Results are pending in 45 days. Ms. Zmuda stated that the surveyor mentioned training and evaluation for food-service inspections. She will be undergoing software training on EHDIS (environmental health data information system).

will remove this item per Mr. Schilling. Mr. Long states that when something comes up the item may return.

Mr. Schilling and Mr. Long met with representatives of Crawford County General Health District (CCGHD) in April. The overall tone is that there needs to be cooperation. 

May need to reappropriate funds to server need. Board offers unanimous consent. Mr. Long asks what is of higher priority, generator or server? Mr. Schilling mentioned that server and generator Mr. Long mentioned battery back up for refrigerator- does it exist? Mr. Schilling mentioned APC. Ms. Crossland will get information. 

Ms. Crossland discussed Galion City Schools nursing contract. Mentioned the additional 10 extra hours per school year for documentation and administrative services

Dr. Novack will apply for the grant.