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MINUTES-Draft ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 31, 2017 S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2017 Agenda & Abstracts/ May Page 2 discussed the 2016 Innovation Grant projects and adjustments to the 2017-2018 process. In 2016, there were 10 projects that were funded. Ms. Hudson highlighted some of last year’s awarded projects’ successes. Updates were provided to the BOH members regarding the granted amount of the funding and actual amount used. Adjustments to this year’s process were: • Encourage team approach • Know technological limitations • Be realistic about time for implementation • Develop stronger evaluations • Fiscal accounting methods The call has been initiated for applications for the 2017-2018 grant period which begins in July. B. Child Fatality Task Force Report Pam McCall, Personal Health Services Division Director, gave the highlights of the 2016 Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT) Annual Report. She began by stating that the state had provided a new template that will, hopefully, make it easier to read the report and digest information. In 2016, the CFPT reviewed 17 child deaths and identified 5 system problems. There weren’t any repeat causes of death. Year after year, smoking during pregnancy leads to premature birth and deaths. In the upcoming year, alcohol use and smoking during pregnancy will be a focus for the CFTF. The 5 system problems with cause of death (cod) identified were: • undiagnosed genetic disorder (neurodegenerative disorder); • smoking during pregnancy (necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn, extreme prematurity); • possible improper use of infant carrying device (undetermined); • underage alcohol use (pedestrian vs motor vehicle accident); and • passenger not using seat belt (motor vehicle accident). The recommendations by the CFPT were: • New and potential parents be counseled and screened for genetic disorders. • Pregnant women should be given resources to assist with tobacco cessation. • Inform parents about the risk of using baby sling carriers. • Teens who use alcohol receive counseling and support to stop. • Educate the public about the dangers of not wearing a seat belt in the back seat of a vehicle. At the request of the BOH, for the next report, Ms. McCall will attempt to provide additional information such as the child’s age at the time of death and any specific disease(s) that the child may have had. She did state that most of the deaths for the 2016 report were children under 5 years old. The BOH members had questions that were addressed by Ms. McCall.