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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />April 25, 2007 <br />Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 2 April 25, 2007 <br /> <br />Matt Vizithum called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. <br /> <br />III. Approval of April 25, 2007 Agenda <br /> <br />Matt Vizithum requested Item V.D.b., “Comprehensive Plan Update”, be replaced with “Quarterly <br />Financial Report” and Item V.D.d., “Summer Meeting Schedule” added. <br /> <br />The motion to approve the Agenda of April 25, 2007 as amended was made by Moses Carey, <br />seconded by Anissa Vines, and carried without dissent. <br /> <br />III. Public Comment for Items NOT on Printed Agenda <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />IV. Action Items on CONSENT Agenda <br /> <br />A. Minutes approval of March 22, 2007 meeting. <br /> <br />B. Contract renewal with UNC Family Practice for Medical Director <br /> <br />OCHD has maintained a contract with UNC Family Practice for Medical Director Services for a <br />number of years. Dr. Michael Fisher has served in this capacity for the past five years with back <br />up from Dr. Lauren Lingley and other physicians. Dr. Fisher is well received by clients and staff <br />enjoy working with him. <br /> <br />The 07-08 contract expands the number of hours from 28 to 30 hours per week in recognition of <br />additional primary care services and an increase in clinical and administrative duties. <br /> <br />In addition, Chapel Hill Carrboro Schools (CHCCS) is seeking renewal of its contract with the <br />Medical Director for medical supervision of one of its School Nurses who is a qualified Nurse <br />Practitioner to provide limited Nurse Practitioner services in the Head Start Program. <br /> <br />C. Contract renewal with Robert DuPuis for Pharmacy Services <br /> <br />The issuance of pharmaceuticals through our clinics or during epidemics/disasters necessitates <br />the services of a registered pharmacist. Robert Dupuis, Pharm.D., a Clinical Associate Professor <br />in the Division of Pharmacy Practice at UNC School of Pharmacy, has served as our Pharmacist <br />the past five years. He has fulfilled his responsibilities well and is interested in continuing to <br />serve in this capacity. <br /> <br />Changes in the 07-08 Pharmacy Contract include provision of medications for low-income <br />clients through the Medication Assistance Program, personal liability insurance amounts, <br />independent Contractor language, and a 3.5% increase to $11,628 per year. This is still well <br />below the market rate for pharmacy services. <br />