Lake County Board of Health met Aug. 23
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
President Sashko called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Present 9 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent 3 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Parekh
3. Pledge of Allegiance
This matter was presented
4. Public Comment to the Board
None
5. Awards, Recognitions, Appointments and Reappointments
None
6. Presentations
None
7. President’s Report
President Sashko reported that the Libertyville Health Center expansion ground breaking took place on Monday, August 21, 2023. The expansion will provide additional space for behavioral health services. Funds for the expansion were received from the federal government through Congressman Brad Schneider.
8. Consent Agenda
8.1 July 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the minutes of July 26, 2023. Motion by Member Johnson Jones, second by Member Belmonte. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
9. Regular Agenda
9.1 Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), State and Regional Substance Use Prevention Services (SRSUPS), Regional Substance Use Prevention Integration Center (RSUPIC), $681,000.00 - Grant Approval - Kritz
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the IDHS SRSUPS RSUPIC grant funding and emergency appropriation. Motion by Member Hagstrom, second by
Member DeVaux. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 9 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 3 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Parekh
9.2 Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), HIV Self-Testing, $75,000.00 - Grant Approval - Kritz Attachments: HIV Self-Testing EA
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the IDPH HIV Self-Testing grant funding and emergency appropriation. Motion by Member DeVaux, second by Member Maine. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 9 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 3 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Parekh
9.3 FY2024 Budget Approval - Sashko
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the proposed FY2024 LCHD/CHC budget. Motion by Member Johnson Jones, second by Member Pollina. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 9 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 3 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Parekh
9.4 Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) Privileging & Credentialing and Reappointment - Maine President Sashko called for a motion to approve the appointment and reappointment of the LIPs. Motion by Member Maine, second by Member Johnson Jones. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Aye: 9 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 3 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Parekh
9.5 Proposed Revisions to Health Department Employee Policies - Hagstrom
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the revisions to the LCHD/CHC employee policies. Motion by Member Hagstrom, second by Member DeVaux. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Aye: 9 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 3 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Parekh
10. Discussion Items
10.1 Proposed Revisions to the Lake County Board of Health Bylaws - Pfister
This matter was presented
11. Attachments for Board Review
11.1 Media Placement Highlights - Nordstrom
This matter was presented
12. Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council Update
Kim Burke, Director of Healthcare Operations, reported that the Governing Council met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Some highlights from that meeting are:
1. The Council reviewed and approved the HRSA Service Area Competition (SAC) grant application. This grant has to be applied for every 3 years and helps offset the cost of services rendered in the FQHC to the uninsured patient population. A 59-page narrative which outlines the Health Department service area, populations served, disease states, health care challenges, FQHC operations, and hospital usage was submitted along with the application.
2. The Council approved a change in health center hours of operation for Midlakes Health Center. The change adds evening hours on Wednesdays.
3. The triennial Health Center Community Needs Assessment was reviewed and discussed. This assessment compares seven Lake County data points with the same data points for our clients: Demographics, Access to Healthcare, Economic Stability, Mortality and Morbidity, Social and Community Context, Neighborhood and Built Environment, Voices of the Community and Client. This helps guide FQHC operations and will also help drive the FQHC Operational Strategic Plan.
13. Lake County Tuberculosis Board Update
Lisa Kritz, Director of Prevention, reported the following:
1. There is a new TB Board member, Dr. Srikanth Davuluri, who is replacing Dr. Lavanya Srinivasan. Dr. Davuluri was a pulmonologist and intensivist at Vista Medical Center and Advocate Condell Medical Center.
2. Long time TB Program Coordinator, Dhiya Bakr, has retired. The position has been posted and interviews are being scheduled.
3. At the TB Board meeting on August 17, 2023, the board reviewed and approved the TB program budget of $682,747.00.
4. In 2023 to date, there are 9 active TB cases in Lake County.
14. Added to Agenda Items
None
15. Old Business
None
16. New Business
None
17. Executive Session
None
18. Adjournment
President Sashko adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
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