LCB File NO. RO52-16 Amend NACs392.105, 394.250 and 441A.755 Public Workshop

MINUTES

JUNE 30, 2016

09:00 A.M.

TheImmunization Programheld a public workshop on June 30, 2016, beginning at approximately 9:00 A.M. at the following locations:

Division of Public and Behavioral Health Desert Meadow Area Health Education Center

4150 Technology Way, Room 3033050 E. Flamingo Rd.

Carson City, Nevada 89706Las Vegas, NV 89121

AT&T Conferencing

Dial-in Toll-Free Number 1-866-390-1828

Participants Code 1842659

Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) Staff Present
Beth Handler, MPH, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Child, Family and Community Wellness (BCFCW)
Karissa Loper, MPH, Immunization Program Manager
Teneale Chapton, MA, CDC Public Health Advisor
Glenn Witt, Vaccine Manager, Immunization Program, BCFCW
Pamela Forest, MD, Quality Assurance Manager, Immunization Program, BCFCW
Doug Banghart, MSN, RN, Perinatal Hep-B Coordinator, Immunization Program BCFCW
Amanda Harris, NV WebIZ Manager, Immunization Program, BCFCW
Virginia Lee, Administrative Assistant, Immunization Program, BCFCW
Others Present
Heidi Parker, MA, Immunize Nevada
Betsy VanDeusen, MA, Immunize Nevada

Karissa Loper called the Public Workshop meeting for the proposed change to regulation LCB File NO. RO52-16 amending the Nevada Administrative Codes392.105, 394.250 and 441A.755 to order at 9:05 A.M

  1. Call to Order and Welcome

The workshop was called to order at 9:05 A.M.

  1. Confirmation of Posting

Ms. Loper indicated the meeting was properly posted at locations listed on the agenda in accordance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law.

  1. Introduction of Workshop Process

Ms. Loper stated the purpose of this workshop is to provide an opportunity for the public to assist the agency in formulation of draft regulations. The draft regulations will then be subject to a public hearing rulemaking process conducted by the State Board of Health (BOH). Testimony and written materials submitted during this workshop will be considered during the development phase. In the event interested parties recommendations are not included in the proposed draft of the regulations, interested parties may also present materials or testimony for consideration by the State Board of Health. Written materials should be submitted to:

Cody Phinney, MPH

State Board of Health

Division of Public and Behavioral Health

4150 Technology Way Suite 300

Carson City, NV 89706

Materials submitted 15 days prior to a meeting of the Board for which this item will appear on the agenda will be included in the packets sent to the Board for their review.
These regulations will be presented at the September 9, 2016 Board of Health meeting.

  1. Public Comment on Proposed Amendment

Jody Daniels asked if the written comments already submitted would be submitted to the BOH. Karissa responded in the affirmative.

Richard Cichy of Southern Nevada Health District stated the district supported the changes and already follows the CDC schedule at their facilities.

Karissa called a break for lunch at 12:03pm with return scheduled at 1:05pm

Karissa reconvened the workshop at 1:05pm.

  1. Public Comment

There was no public comment.

  1. Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M.

Public Workshop Draft Minutes

6/30/2016

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