MITCHELL COUNTYBOARD OF HEALTH
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMER 24, 2009
The Mitchell County Board of Health met on September 24, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the conference room of the Mitchell County Services Building, Osage, Iowa. Board members present were Bob Marreel, Roberta Howard, Jackie Martin, David Bechtum, and Dr. Kelly Ross. Others present were Deb Freeman, Administrator, MCHHC/PH, and Heidi Feekes, Recording Secretary. Presenters Peggy Funk and Lisa Koppin were in attendance while giving their presentation. David Bechtum called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon.
AGENDA
Added to the agenda was: 1. a bill for $179.00 for ICD9 Manual and 2. the policy- Capital Expenditure Plan. The motion was made by Jackie Martin and seconded by Roberta Howard to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried.
There were no public comments.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Old Business: The minutes of the BOH August 13th meeting were reviewed. The motion was made by Bob Marreel and seconded by David Bechtum to approve the minutes.
Motion carried.
New Business: Lisa Koppin, NICAO, gave a presentation on NICAO and the programs they offer to MitchellCounty- those being Maternal Health, Family Planning, Child Health, I-Smile, and WIC. She explained the services offered for each of these programs and average numbers of participants. Peggy Funk then gave a presentation on the I-Smile program and services that are provided in the dental field for our county. The presentations were very well presented and most informative.
MCHHC/PH has become a member of the ICPHA.
Chairman, David Bechtum signed the Bio/E PHPreparedness Contract.
Food Inspections – no violations this month.
MITCHELL COUNTY HOME HEALTH CARE/PUBLIC HEALTH
ASSSESSMENT
1. IA. Dept. of Health Grant –LPHS Contract stats were reviewed in a handout
2. MCSAC - distributes info on mental health, tobacco, and substance abuse in “toilet-talk” fact sheets. It has completed the OMU “more cents” grant, and is having the county attorney look over the minor consumption social host laws.
3. Mitchell Co. has received $9620 for the Sexual Abuse Prevention Program through the N. Ia. Child Abuse Prevention Council and $5000.00 for parent education programs with grant $’s from PCAIA
4. Modernization of Public Health in Iowa 2009-Organization Capacity Standards handout was presented to the BOH- The first 6 Capacity Standards were explained
and it is recommended that these be followed by the agency, under governance of PH.
POLICY
Three policies were reviewed: Inclement Weather Policy – usually follow the procedure of the school system. Red Flag Policy – a check against insurance fraud. Capital
Expenditure Plan Pollcy – dates were added. The motion was made by Dr. Kelly Ross and seconded by Bob Marreel to approve the 3 policies as presented and explained.
Motion carried.
The letter from the Mitchell County Attorney’s office concerning the HCA Tuition Policy
was discussed. Funds from the Health Improvement Fund at one time was used to help with the CNA course, but the cost has doubled. After discussion it was decided by the BOH that the HCA Tuition Policy needs to be revaluated and rewritten to address the issue of payment for the course, if it needs to be taken before being hired, and who is responsible for the cost. This will be acted on at the next meeting.
ASSURANCE
1. Grant money from FEMC has been applied for to be used to purchase roller skates for alternative activity.
2. New RN – AnnaMarie Wilder has been hired.
3. Seasonal flu clinic will start the end of September and continue into October
4. PH Preparedness Drill is set for October 15, 2009
5. Revenues are at 25.97% of budgeted total
6. Expenses are at 15.78% of budgeted total
7. Monthly expense sheet was reviewed. Added to the list is the purchase of ICD9 manual and also an additional $1500.00 for cholesterol screening supplies. The motion was made by Bob Marreel and seconded by Roberta Howard to approve the expenses with the additions. Motion carried.
The next BOH meeting will be held on October 28, 2009, at 12:00 noon in the conference room of the St. Ansgar City Hall, St. Ansgar, Iowa.
The meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Recording Secretary, Heidi FeekesBoard Secretary, Roberta Howard