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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02 February 24 PHAB Meeting Minutes “To promote and protect the health and safety of our community.” Updated 5/3/16 Deschutes County Health Services Public Health Advisory Board MMIINNUUTTEESS February 24, 2016 12:00 – 1:30pm Stan Owen, DCHS Building 2577 NE Courtney Dr., Bend Facilitator Susan Keys, Chair Staff Coordinator Pamela Ferguson, Maternal Child Health Manager Scribe Lisa Michael Next Meeting March 23, 2016 Health Services – Stan Owen Topic and Lead Introductions & Approval of January Meeting Minutes The Board went around the room and introduced themselves. Jim moved to approve the minutes as submitted with a second from Steve. Unanimously approved. Brief Announcements & Unfinished Business Susan announced that Kim submitted her letter of resignation and suggested that her co-worker Brian might be an option in replacing her on the Board. Susan will ask Tom if he will draft a letter of appreciation for Kim’s service. Steve asked if there were any more openings on the Board in order to recruit a staff member from St. Charles. Susan mentioned there are a few openings, especially now with Kim’s departure. PHAB needs to increase visibility to the medical community and focus on recruiting a medical provider to serve on the Board; someone who shares our same passion and promotes our cause. Steve suggested that PHAB speak with Jeff Abaslon, the Chief Physician Officer of St. Charles, for any ideas on staff who may be interested in joining. There was talk about recruiting from BMC, but Steve mentioned why not recruit from COIPA, which BMC is part of? St. Charles is not involved with COIPA. Chuck noted that Tom has asked him to participate in a prescription drug abuse study being conducted of 12 to 25 year olds. He will report back to the Board after the study. Health Heroes Selection A list of candidates was made available to the Board and Susan mentioned there are three nominations for the group award and one for the individual award. Susan said that Tom will be sending out a link to a voting system and will announce the winners at the March meeting. There is still time to turn in nominations if anyone is interested in doing so. Kate asked if other community members could vote besides PHAB or if that would be too complicated. Susan said PHAB could discuss this option for the 2017 awards early next year. Regional Health Improvement Plan update Channa announced that the RHA and the RHIP have now been published. She thanked everyone for their input and support and told the Board they can access the past and current plans by logging on to www.cohealthcouncil.org. Channa’s next steps will be to create surveys that will be used to evaluate the process and collect input on the current RHA and RHIP. Jenny, the new epidemiologist, will be providing data updates that will include demographic data like diabetes, smoking and suicide. A work “To promote and protect the health and safety of our community.” Updated 5/3/16 Board Members Present: Susan Keys (Chair), Kate Wells (Vice Chair), Jock Pribnow, Charles Frazier, Charla DeHate, Jim Powell, Steve Strang, Staff Present: Pamela Ferguson and Lisa Michael Guest Speakers: Channa Lindsay (staff) Guests: Allison Carlson (OSU student), Kathleen McLaughlin, Bend Bulletin Health Reporter PHAB – Public Health Advisory Board COIPA – Central OR Independent Practice Assn. BMC – Bend Memorial Clinic RHA – Regional Health Assessment RHIP – Regional Health Improvement Plan COHC – Central OR Health Council DCHS – Deschutes County Health Services BOCC – Board of County Commissioners plan will then be generated for each priority area of the RHIP addressing evidence based strategies. The COHC Operations Council will track everything along the way and DCHS will use the RHIP to guide the Strategic and Quality Improvement plans. All goals from the RHIP will be aligned in a tri-county effort. Starting in April, a new 5 year cycle will begin and the integrated management system will help to keep us on track. Channa asked the Board for their input. Jim asked what are the expectations of PHAB when it comes to the Strategic Plan? Channa said she is only looking for baseline things from PHAB to keep on track like strengths and weaknesses. There was talk about PHAB being the only health advisory board between the three county jurisdictions. Crook and Jefferson do not have such boards, which creates an incomplete structure, making it difficult to align this board as a regional one. Jefferson and Crook Counties have no coordination with the COHC. By-Laws Discussion continued Susan opened the discussion by speaking about the Board’s need to take a proactive role in using our meeting time to become better informed on the issues that are important to us. We also need to improve upon our engagement with the BOCC and DCHS. What does the BOCC perceive our role is and what do they want us to do? Can we have a joint meeting with them once a year perhaps to touch base and/or sign up to be on the agenda at a BOCC work session? Can one member of the BOCC act as a liaison to the PHAB? Any time that PHAB makes contact with the BOCC there should be some kind of follow-up. It was also asked if this Board is interested in changing its function or are we comfortable with the way things are now? Do we want to shift our function and become more proactive and voice our opinion by interfacing with the BOCC and the community? Members had no objection to the idea provided we get some kind of results. Changes to the Bylaws: Article III Item C: Remove Addictions and Mental Health Advisory Board and replace with Behavioral Health Advisory Board. PHAB also does not review operational efficiency and effectiveness. What are the required responsibilities for accreditation? (refer to Article III items E, G and L). Article III Item F – Do we even do this? Since we cannot speak for the County, are we allowed to be an advisory board on general health issues to the Bend Bulletin? Adjourn at 1:27 p.m.