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MINUTES-Draft <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> April 26, 2023 <br /> Dr. Stuebe asked if there was any data on long-COVID. Ms. Stewart stated that UNC is <br /> currently doing a study; however, she hasn't heard any feedback yet. <br /> - Ms. Royce suggested that the Community Health Assessment should include a question <br /> regarding long-COVID. <br /> • Ms. Stewart provided an update on the OCHD's vacancy rate which is currently 9%. <br /> She noted that it's decreasing as it was 13% in March and 17% in February. <br /> • Ms. Stewart also mentioned that the OCHD had 2 All Staff Meetings. A safe space was <br /> created which enabled staff to feel ok to talk and debrief about COVID, etc. It allowed <br /> staff the space to reflect on the last 3 years, on the future, moving forward, barriers, etc. <br /> With the assistant of Heather Gates, an outside consultant, staff felt engaged and were <br /> able to share and give feedback that was authentic. Staff were also introduced to a new <br /> culture and were taught to embrace the "and" and not the "either/or". <br /> Dr. Jonnal commented she loved the "And" statement and requested an example. Ms. <br /> Stewart provided the example of having empathy (for those working remotely) AND <br /> holding them accountable work performance-wise. Working remotely is a benefit and a <br /> privilege. Ms. Stewart mentioned that staff participated in an exercise in which they <br /> came up with their own "And" statements and offered to bring some of the paintings in <br /> which they were captured on. She continued by stating that the training provided in the <br /> All Staff Meetings assisted in shifting staffs' mindset and that ARPA workforce dollars <br /> paid for the consultant. <br /> - Dr. Stuebe inquired as to whether there was a place for story sharing for the community. <br /> Dr. Jonnal agreed that such an event was needed. She also added that people need to <br /> work together in-person as it benefits us psychologically. <br /> XI. Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Shielda Rodgers to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. was <br /> seconded by Dr. Alison Stuebe and carried without dissent. <br /> The next Board of Health Meeting will be held May 24, 2023 at the Orange County Health <br /> Department, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC at 7:00 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Quintana Stewart, MPA <br /> Orange County Health Director <br /> Secretary to the Board <br /> S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda&Abstracts\2023 Agenda&Abstracts/ <br /> April Page 6 <br />