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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH November 19, 2014 S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2014 Agenda & Abstracts/ November Page 4 Motion to elect Liska Lackey for Vice Chair for the 2015 calendar year was made by Tony Whitaker seconded by Paul Chelminski and carried without dissent. VII. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action A. Annual Communicable Disease Report Judy Butler reported on communicable disease cases and suspect information for January-September, 2014 which was provided with some historical data for comparison. B. Patient Satisfaction Survey Dr. Bridger mentioned per Board of Health Policy and Accreditation standards, each year the Board of Health receives results of patient and client satisfaction surveys, including any corrective actions deemed necessary to improve services. Dr. Bridger reported, overall the customer satisfaction survey results from Environmental Health, Dental, and Personal Health Services show high customer satisfaction with services provided. There were no corrective actions identified as needed through the surveys. Wait time was the major complaint. A budget request for a staffing increase in dental may be in order. Key points from each division’s survey are summarized on the attachments. C. Health Director’s Report There were no questions from the board regarding the Health Director’s Report included in the packet. Dr. Bridger gave a brief update on Ebola from July through Mid-November, calculating staff time costs at twenty-two thousand dollars and increasing as new travel zones and guidelines for tracking and monitoring come on-line. Dr. Bridger reported receiving 6 applications for the Pharmacy position. Corey Davis, Matt Kelm, and Paul Chelminski will review the applications for a Board vote in January. D. Media Items Media Items were in the packet which focused on Orange County’s events and our involvement in various efforts.