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MINUTES-Final <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />August 24, 2016 <br />S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2016 Agenda & Abstracts/ <br />May Page 6 <br />Type of complaints covered through existing procedures include: Complaints that are <br />general in nature and those related to HIPAA privacy and security, Title VI of the Civil <br />Rights Act of 1964, and Executive Order 13166 (meaningful access to services for <br />persons with limited English proficiency). The Environmental Health Policy and <br />Procedure Manual also includes a process for responding to, documenting, and <br />resolving environmental complaints. <br /> <br /> <br />Motion to update the BOH Fee and Eligibility Policy and Complaint Policy as staff <br />recommends was made by Jessica Frega, seconded by Dan Dewitya and carried without <br />dissent. <br /> <br />B. Health Director Report <br /> <br />In addition to the Health Director’s report, Dr. Bridger mentioned that she appreciated the <br />working in Orange County. As president of the NCALHD, she’s also able to help the other 84 <br />health departments. As Orange County takes the lead in the state and is first with many of its <br />programs and initiatives, we share our educational materials and policies with the state. Our <br />efforts not only benefit Orange County but North Carolina as a whole. Robin Gasparini, Public <br />Health Nursing Supervisor, added that the OCHD had recently received a Mother-Baby Award <br />for Outpatient Healthcare Clinics and have been recognized as a breastfeeding friendly <br />healthcare organization. <br /> <br />Dr. Bridger also spoke briefly on the success of our “Spray Before You Play” initiative to reduce <br />exposure to mosquito bites and illness. We pride ourselves as being proactive instead of <br />reactive. Seven County parks have boxes at their entrance to make insect repellent available to <br />park visitors. The “Spray before you Play” stations will include cans of spray and a sign with <br />instructions in English and Spanish on to how to apply the spray. There’s proof that residents <br />are using it and leaving it for others as we’re replacing empty cans. <br /> <br />The BOH members did not have any questions. <br /> <br />C. Media Items <br /> <br />Media items were in the packet which focused on Orange County’s events and our <br />involvement in various efforts. <br /> <br />VIII. Board Comments <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />IX. Adjournment <br /> <br />A motion was made by Mia Burroughs to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m., was seconded <br />by Dan Dewitya and carried without dissent. <br /> <br />The next Board of Health Meeting will be held September 28, 2016 at the Orange County <br />Health Department, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC at 7:00 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted,