BOH Final Minutes of May 26, 2021

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MINUTES - Draft ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 26, 2021 o Language interpretation was provided at mobile and pop up vaccination sites for community members in their native language. ■ Technology o Understanding that the internet is not accessible to all, registration was also offered via walk-in, the Call Center and community assistance. • Outreach and Engagement ■ Members of the HSVCG were selected based on their proximity in working with communities of color and vulnerable populations. ■ Homebound and homeless populations were helped with the assistance of partnerships with groups such as the Department of Aging, Meals on Wheels and the Homelessness Coalition Street Team. ■ POD sites and mobile van clinics were held at various sites including Lattisville Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Timbers Mobile Home Park and Fairview Park. • The HSVCG also tackled myths, fears and incorrect information regarding the vaccines and also was a source of finding out the concerns and/or issues experienced at the vaccine sites. • Upcoming Activities ■ The group will support the school systems in preparation for any vaccination barriers that families and/or children may experience as children ages 12-15 are eligible to be vaccinated. ■ The group is discussing ways to incentivize others to get vaccinated. ■ As the HSVCG will not continue to be as busy as they are currently, the group will eventually merge with the Health Equity Council. The BOH members had questions that were addressed by Mr. Bouma, Ms. Scurry and Ms. Sheridan. C. Child Fatality Task Force Report Quintana Stewart, OC Health Director, provided a summary of the 2020 Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT) Annual Report. Before she began, Ms. Stewart stated that she is serving as the interim chairperson until a Director of Nursing is hired. Ms. Stewart briefly explained the CFPT's origin and purpose, which includes reviewing medical records, discussing outcomes, identifying deficiencies and carrying out recommendations to prevent further child deaths. The CFPT members' composition is defined by statute and includes members of law enforcement, school, mental health, EMS and providers. In 2020, the CFPT met twice and reviewed seven child deaths. There was one system issue identified — insufficient Community Alternative Programs for Children (CAP/C) slots in Orange County to serve disabled children. The team's recommendation was to increase outreach to the Registry of Unmet Needs Coordinator in the county to communicate the need for additional CAP/C slots. Normally, the CFPT meets quarterly. Towards the end of 2020, there was a delay in receipt of death certificates and cases for investigation from the state, which resulted in a meeting cancellation. CFPT Activities and Accomplishments: • The annual CFPT Activity Summary was completed and sent by the date requested. S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda &Abstracts\2021 Agenda &Abstracts/ May Page 3