Lake County Board of Health met March 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
President Sashko called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Present 11 - Member DeVaux R.N., Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Maine, President Sashko, Member Carlson, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Member Rheault Ph.D., Member Hagstrom D.D.S., Member Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O. and Member Schultz
Absent 1 - Member Cesnovar
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes
February 26, 2020 Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Belmonte, that this item be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Aye: 11 - Member DeVaux R.N., Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Maine, President Sashko, Member Carlson, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Member Rheault Ph.D., Member Hagstrom D.D.S., Member Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O. and Member Schultz
Absent: 1 - Member Cesnovar
4. Public Comment to the Board
5. Awards, Recognitions, Appointments and Reappointments
6. Presentations
7. President’s Report
President Sashko provided the following report:
1. Many thanks to the Health Department's very talented staff as they have really done a wonderful job planning, coordinating, adjusting, collaborating and making sure internal and external stakeholders are receiving the very best while they navigate COVID-19.
2. The Health Department moved to Level 3 of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) last Friday evening, March 20, 2020, in order to continue to protect personnel, patients, and clients while still maintaining availability of some critical services.
3. Regular meetings, via Zoom, are being held with the Lake County Municipal League, Lake County United and Lake County Partners in an attempt to reach as many people as possible with our messaging.
4. Currently, there are 135 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lake County. The Health Department's Informatics Team has set up a new prevalence map showing Lake County cases and by hovering over the map, the number of positive cases can be seen by municipality. The map can be found on the Health Department's coronavirus webpage, lakecountyil.gov/coronavirus.
5. A request was made last week to the State for personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders, long-term care and facility staff, but it is uncertain as to when it will be received.
6. Testing has been set up for first responders at four locations in the state, with a fifth site to be added in the Bloomington-Normal area. The site closest to Lake County is in Harwood Heights. They are accepting only 250 first responders per day and credentials are required.
7. Health Department operations have been reduced and Mark has communicated this with the Governing Council Executive Committee so that they are aware of what is operational and what is not.
8. Action Items
8.1 Susan G. Komen Foundation Grant - $15,150 - Zun
A motion was made by Member DeVaux, seconded by Member Ehrlich, that this item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 11 - Member DeVaux R.N., Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Maine, President Sashko, Member Carlson, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Member Rheault Ph.D., Member Hagstrom D.D.S., Member Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O. and Member Schultz
Absent: 1 - Member Cesnovar
8.2 Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2020 - Riley
A motion was made by Member Johnson-Jones, seconded by Member Pollina, that this item be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Aye: 11 - Member DeVaux R.N., Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Maine, President Sashko, Member Carlson, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Member Rheault Ph.D., Member Hagstrom D.D.S., Member Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O. and Member Schultz
Absent: 1 - Member Cesnovar
8.3 Patient Outreach and Experience Platform - Nordstrom
A motion was made by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Hagstrom, that this item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 11 - Member DeVaux R.N., Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Maine, President Sashko, Member Carlson, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Member Rheault Ph.D., Member Hagstrom D.D.S., Member Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O. and Member Schultz
Absent: 1 - Member Cesnovar
8.4 FY 2019 Budget Carry Forwards - Riley
A motion was made by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Ehrlich, that this item be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Aye: 11 - Member DeVaux R.N., Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Maine, President Sashko, Member Carlson, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Member Rheault Ph.D., Member Hagstrom D.D.S., Member Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O. and Member Schultz
Absent: 1 - Member Cesnovar
9. Discussion Items
9.1 PHEOC Planning Chief’s Report - McMillan-Wilhoit
Jefferson McMillan-Wilhoit, PHEOC Planning Chief and Director of Health Informatics and Technology, gave a detailed and insightful update.
This matter was presented
10. Attachments for Board Review
10.1 Public Information Officer’s Report - Goering
Hannah Goering, Marketing and Communications Manager, was not present to provide this update. Instead, President Sashko shared, via email, the Joint Information Center (JIC) report.
This matter was presented
11. Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council Update
Mark Pfister, Executive Director, informed the Board that the Governing Council Executive Committee met on Monday, March 23, 2020, via Zoom to review, discuss, and approve the proposed changes to the FQHC operating hours in response to COVID-19. Those changes will then be presented to the Governing Council for ratification at their April 14, 2020 meeting.
12. Lake County Tuberculosis Board Update
No update.
13. Added to Agenda Items
None
14. Old Business
None
15. New Business
None
16. Executive Session
None
17. Adjournment
A motion was made by Member DeVaux, seconded by Member Ehrlich, that this meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Aye: 11 - Member DeVaux R.N., Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Maine, President Sashko, Member Carlson, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Member Rheault Ph.D., Member Hagstrom D.D.S., Member Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O. and Member Schultz
Absent: 1 - Member Cesnovar
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