Public Health Committtee

DATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2003

Present: Earl, White, Haugen, Schlender, Midthun, Kreigl, Clement,
Absent: None
Also Present: Muhlenbeck, Bodendein, Konkel, Giese, Wagner

Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. By Earl and compliance with the open meeting law was noted.

Moved by Haugen, seconded by White to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

Moved by White, seconded by Midthun to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2003 meeting. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Muhlenbeck handed out the following documents:

Wisconsin Epi Express

Preparedness Update

Increasing the Awareness of "Static" Car Fires

BUSINESS ITEMS:

Becky Giese, public health nurse, explained to the Board her programs. The programs were, Maternal and Child Health Grant work, Immunizations and Children with Special Health Care Needs.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

  1. Monthly reports were presented by Muhlenbeck. Moved by Kreigl, seconded by Haugen to add the monthly reports to the minutes of the meeting. Motion carried.
  2. Moved by White, seconded by Haugen to approve the April 2003 vouchers totaling $29,039.05. Motion carried.
  3. Moved by Midthun, seconded by Schlender to approve the following Medical Standing Orders:
    Administration of Adult Immunizations, Collection of Lab Specimens in the Investigation and Control of Communicable Diseases
    Administration of Prescribed Medications for the Control of Communicable Diseases
    Recommendations for the use of Over the County Medications
    Collections of Lab Specimens and Testing Programs
    Recommendations for use of Over the County Medications for Treatment of Lice
    Recommendations for use of Over the County Medications
    Motion carried.
  4. 4. Wagner gave an update on Bioterrorism. We have hired an administrative Assistant, Melissa Delmore and are in the process of hiring a Communication Coordinator.
  5. Muhlenbeck reported that this last Tuesday and Wednesday the Health Department sponsored our 10th Annual Rural Safety Day for third graders. 770 children plus teachers and helpers attended. They were split between the two days. The topics covered were:
    Gun Safety
    Chemical Safety
    Bicycle Safety
    Fire Safety
    Seat Belt Safety
    Electrical Safety
    Large Equipment Safety
    Lawn Mower Safety
    Home Safety
    Small Animal Safety
    Large Animal Safety
    First Aide
  6. Muhlenbeck informed the Board that the second meeting with the Wisconsin Dells business and concerned agencies regarding the health care of the International Students met. They are working on policies and education materials to give to the students and businesses. Next meeting will be on May 22, 2003.
  7. Haugen had to leave early so there was no report.

Next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for June 11, 1003 at 6 p.m.

Moved by White, seconded by Schlender to adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted: Rose White, Secretary