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.-r---, <br /> kerIZ ' <br /> i-1.- <br /> V- - <br /> e . <br /> 0. Communication with other community agencies.--The Human Services <br /> Advisory Commission, formed by mandate of the Orange County Boar( <br /> t-.. Commissioners, and composed of human service agency directors or <br /> '..: <br /> representatives, directs its energies toward improved coordinatic <br /> ', <br /> F. <br /> human services. In addition, the DSS and the Health Boards have <br /> promoted a common intake system for services in Hillsborough houz <br /> under one roof. As the recommendations become more specific, the <br /> will become clearer, particular regarding resources required. <br /> d. Staff training.--A major need is for the initiation of inservice <br /> training for environmental staff to be initiated. Inservice trai <br /> nursing, health education, clerical, and administrative staff is <br /> readily available. <br /> , <br /> e. Board of Health.----The Board is exploring the possibility of a boa <br /> development program offered through the UNC School of Public Heali <br /> f. Clinic schedules.--The health department is understaffed for maini <br /> adequate clinic schedules at two sites. <br /> : <br /> ,-, g. Educational materials.--Films for education of patients and schooJ <br /> children are not readily available for borrowing and are limited i <br /> - selection. <br /> 4. Consumer feedback.--The best way to solicit and utilize feedback from <br /> patient population, including the Family Planning Advisory Committee, <br /> not been found. <br /> 5. Quality assurance.--Time and staff to consistently review records thor <br /> are in short supply.' However, clinical protocols have been developed <br /> all clinic services, and clinic managers have been designated to monitf <br /> clinic operations and review records at the close of clinic. <br /> 1 <br /> C. Local Health Department Goals <br /> 1. Explore potential involvement of the health department in the area of <br /> occupational health. <br /> 2. Increase the quantity of services to the public. <br /> 3. Explore potential involvement of the health department in hazardous was <br /> disposal issues. <br /> 4. Contribute to the coordinated effort to increase home-based services. <br /> ,' <br />