HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 10/17/2001 - MINUTES
Board of Health
Village of Elk Grove Village
October 17, 2001
Board Members Present Board Members Absent
James Christie, Chairman Terri Dill R E c E l y r.
William Beaupre Cory Fosco
Dr. Charles Boyajian Merrill Froney DEC 2 7 2001
Lois Colaprete Dr.Harold Labinsky !n!1 tq�
Ray DePalma ( t
Dr. John Kelly
Sal Pace
Dick Scholten
Staff Present
Michael Cavallini, Health Coordinator
Jeffrey Priebe, Environmental Health Inspector
Jane Sloger, Community Health Nurse
The meeting commenced at 7:05 p.m.
The minutes from the September 19, 2001 meeting were approved by unanimous vote.
Jeffrey Priebe, Environmental Health Inspector and Jane Sloger, Community Health Nurse were
introduced to the recently appointed Board of Health members.
Emereency Preparedness
The Health Coordinator presented facts on the Federal Governments' focus to prevent a terrorist
organization from targeting the United States with a biological weapon of mass destruction. The
government has identified 6 priority threat agents. The Health Coordinator included a fact sheet
on Anthrax in the packet. Also included in the packet was a draft copy of the emergency
operations plan (EOP) recently developed by the Health Department. This plan will be used
during a disaster response in the Village. Several Board of Health members have roles in the
emergency plan. When the plan is finalized the Coordinator will review the responsibilities of
staff and board members.
The Health, Police and Fire Departments met with representatives of ABMC to discuss
emergency preparedness at the hospital. ABMC will be updating their plans and will meet with
the Village in the future to coordinate disaster procedures.
Giardia Update
The Health Coordinator was asked to research the field on ways to test for Giardia. Testing for
Giardia can be difficult and expensive. IDPH:will test stool specimens for Giardia, but water.
When low chlorine levels or fecal contamination is suspected in a pool the Health Department
still has the option of testing the water for E.coli. This could indicate low chlorine levels or fecal
contamination,but not positive confirmation of Giardia.
Flu Shots
The Health Coordinator passed out the Fall Flu Clinic schedule. At the time of the meeting the
Health Department had received 930 out of' 500 doses. Because of the increased cost of the flu
shots this year(added cost for syringes) the Ifealth Coordinator requested the Board raise the
price of flu shots from $7.00 to $10.00. A motion was made to raise the cost of flu shots to
$10.00, it passed unanimously. The raise in price would also keep the Village in line with
surrounding communities.
West Nile Virus
The Health Coordinator presented an overview of the current information on West Nile virus in
the Chicagoland area. The two(2) dead crows the Health Department sent to the State of Illinois
for testing were found preliminary positive for the West Nile virus.
Employee Wellness Program
The Wellness Committee was gearing up for the second annual "wellness walk" on October 19`h
T-shirts will be distributed to participating employees
Blood Drive
The Health Department will hold the regularly scheduled blood drive on November P. In light
of the events of September I 11h the blood drive will be held at the Elk Grove Park District
Pavilion.
Blood Awards
Currently the Village presents blood donors who have donated 1 gallon or more with a plaque.
With 476 residents now eligible for plaques this could cost the Village over$10,000.00 (average
plaque cost $25.00). The Health Coordinator suggested less expensive awards. The Board asked
the Health Coordinator to provide some examples of recognition at the December meeting.
November Meeting
Because the November Board of Health meeting would fall on the Wednesday before
Thanksgiving a motion was made to cancel the November meeting and hold a scheduled meeting
in December. The motion passed unanimously.
Environmental Health Inspector's Report
Jeffrey Priebe, Environmental Health Inspector gave an overview of recent activities in the
environmental health section of the Department. A new Subway Sandwich and Big Apple Bagel
are scheduled to open soon.
September Activities Report
Routine Inspections 83
Misc. Activities 188
Complaints 116
Citations 7
Total 394
Community Health Nurse Report—September
Jane Sloger, Community Health Nurse presented the Board members with information on the
new safety syringes proposed by the Federal Government. These would prevent secondary needle
sticks by health providers. This could raise the cost of syringes from the current cost of about
$00.15 to the$00.50' Q"1.60 range. IDPH conducted their ar - urvey of the immunization
program and the Depa.a. nt successfully met established critel—
September Activities Report
Blood Pressure Screenings 91
Blood Sugar Screenings 28
Consultations 87
Home/Site Visits 33
Phone Consultation 86
Office Visit 1
Site Visit I
Unhygienic (trash) Home 0
Blood Drive 0
Tb Screening 136
Immunization
Children 50
Shots(97)
Misc. 9
TOTAL 286
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Village Manager
Assistant Village Manager
Assistant to the Village Manager
Village Attorney
Village Clerk