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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />September 25, 2013 <br /> <br /> Page 2 <br /> <br />V. Action Items (Non-Consent) <br />• Committee to Select New Board Member – Matthew Kelm <br />• The Search Committee will be comprised of: Matthew Kelm and Michael W ood. <br />Health Director Evaluation Process – Matthew Kelm <br />Discussions centered on the audience to be involved with this process. It was <br />decided that because last year’s evaluation was so rigorous, this year’s process <br />will use a modified 360 degree feedback method. Mr. Kelm will reach out to the <br />former County Manager and other key staff at the county to solicit feedback. Ms. <br />Lackey asked that all staff be given an opportunity to comment. After some <br />discussion about Board members’ preference for closed versus open session, it <br />was decided that the review will be conducted in closed session at the end of the <br />October meeting. <br /> <br />VI. Educational Sessions <br />A. Visioning Results – Colleen Bridger <br />• Leadership Team Retreat held August 23, 2013 <br />• Defined the vision of the Health Department in 4 ways: <br />o Innovative <br />o High Quality <br />o Customer Centered <br />o Efficient/streamlined <br />• This vision will be achieved through a focus on the following areas: <br />o Technology <br />o Engagement <br />o Environment (i.e., work environment) <br /> <br />B. SFPP Update – Keith Walker <br />• Presentation on the progress and success of the Smoke Free Public Places (SFPP) <br />Rule, along with some of the challenge encountered, and future plans. Progress on <br />the Subcommittees’ efforts in the areas of communication, cessation, signage, and <br />enforcement was discussed. <br /> <br />C. Innovations Grants – Meredith Stewart <br />• In August 2012 the Board of Health passed a resolution expressing support for a <br />culture of innovation at the Orange County Health Department. To provide <br />opportunities for employees to identify challenges and explore solutions to health <br />department service and programming challenges, the Board of Health allocated <br />$20,000 per year for an “Innovation Grant” program. Staff applied for funding <br />through a formal application process, identifying the need for and the intended <br />results of their grant. <br />• In January 2013, four (4) projects were approved as the first round of grants. The <br />projects included: <br />1. Nicotine Dependence Satellite Center <br />2. Computer Integrated Medical Equipment <br />3. OCHD Video Technology <br />4. Lead Outreach Programming <br />The presentation was a summary of the progress to date on these projects, including <br /> accomplishments and challenges. <br />