03-28-2022 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
PCHD TRAINING ROOM
March 28, 2022
A regular meeting of the Person County Board of Health was held in the Training Room of the
Person County Health Department. The following members constituting a quorum were present:
Phillip Edelblute, Ted Michie, Dr. Christopher Atkins, Gordon Powell, Dr. Barbara Harris, Dr.
Kimberly Yarborough, Patsy Clayton, Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, and Dr. Stephen Saunders were
present. Dr. Ben Tillett was absent. Also present were Bonnie Holt, Environmental Health
Supervisor, Jennifer Melton, Administrative Assistant, LeighAnn Creson, Quality Assurance
Specialist/Health Educator, Joshua Holland, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, and Janet
Clayton, Health Director.
A. Call to Order
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Chairman of the Board of Health called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
B. Public Comment Period
Melody Moore, an RN to BSN student, attended the meeting as part of a Nursing Policy
course.
C. Consent Agenda
An updated meeting agenda was distributed to members prior to the meeting. A motion
to approve the consent agenda was made by Dr. Stephen Saunders, seconded by
Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
D. Financial Reports: February 2022
Janet Clayton explained that a new entry titled “Qtly IGT Payments” is located in the
Expense column on the report to capture the new Medicaid cost settlement process. A
motion to approve the financial reports was made by 4 Ted Michie, seconded by Patsy
Clayton, and the motion carried.
E. SOTCH Report
Board of Health members received a copy of the 2021 State of the County Health Report
in their packets for review prior to the meeting. The report was discussed at the meeting.
An explanation about progress on the Community Health Improvement Plans and how
COVID has impacted work on such was provided. The board was informed about data
relative to infant mortality, teen pregnancy, morbidity and mortality, cancer, diabetes,
obesity, and COVID-19. Additionally, information about emerging issues in public health
and new/paused/discontinued initiatives since the last Community Health Assessment
was provided. This report can be accessed by contacting LeighAnn Creson or by going
to the Health Department website.
F. Program Highlight
Medical Point of Dispensing
Joshua Holland, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, shared a video on Medical
Point of Dispensing (POD). Following the video, he reviewed POD operation and
purpose, and answered questions from the Board regarding Strategic National Stockpile
and the process for requesting medications and supplies. The local receiving site was
also discussed.
G. Vacant Engineer Position
The Board of Health has a vacant engineer position seat. Janet Clayton explained that
according to the General Statutes, an engineer who resides in the county would need to
apply and be appointed; if a licensed professional engineer is not available for
appointment, another general member could be appointed. Ms. Clayton asked the Board
to think of someone who could fill the vacancy as a general member if they do not know
of an engineer who would be interested.
H. April Meeting Schedule
After discussion, the April meeting will remain on April 25, but the time of the meeting will
be 5:30 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. A motion to move the meeting time to 5:30 p.m. on
April 25, 2022 was made by Dr. Kimberly Yarborough, seconded by Dr. Stephen
Saunders, and the motion carried.
I. COVID-19 Update
Janet Clayton presented the Person County COVID-19 update to the Board. This
presentation outlined the current statistics of positive cases, COVID-19 response, and
COVID vaccination data. She shared the changes in the NCDHHS reporting of data on
the COVID Dashboard as well.
J. Staff Liaison Updates
Personal Health
o New booster approval for immunocompromised individuals who received
J&J COVID vaccine as their initial dose
Environmental Health
o Turnaround time currently at 8 weeks
o Changes in pumps for public pools
K. Nominating Committee
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett asked volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee, which will
present nominees to serve as chair and vice-chair for FY23. Dr. Kimberly Yarborough,
Ted Michie, and Dr. Ben Tillett volunteered to serve.
L. Personnel Committee
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett asked volunteers to serve on the Personnel Committee to conduct the
health director’s performance evaluation in June. Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Dr. Christopher
Atkins, and Patsy Clayton volunteered to serve.
M. Health Director’s Report
Public Health Month Breakfast is April 13.
Website- The County website is currently undergoing an update. The Board of
Health Agenda and Minutes page is outdated. This will be updated once the new
site is launched.
Budget-
o Dawn Coleman and I met with the County Manager, Finance Director, and
HR on March 10 to review our proposed budget.
o The BOH Budget Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, March 30 at 5:30
pm.
o Staff are reviewing the FY23 Agreement Addenda for submission to NCDPH
in April.
Various Updates-
o COVID- see update
o Our Internal Equity Workgroup met on 3/9 to review the results of the
internal agency assessment. There will be focus
o PCHD will undergo a routine HIPAA Security Risk Assessment in the
near future. This assessment will be conducted by Tego.
o The Region V Workforce group continues to meet to discuss the needs
of our region and the best approach. LeighAnn Creson and Jennifer
Melton are participating with me on this group.
o ADA door openers have been installed on the FEMA room doors.
o The QIA team held its quarterly meeting on 3/23.
o I participated in the NCALHD monthly meetings (3/16 and 3/17).
o Various meetings continue to be held via Zoom and other means to
incorporate social distancing guidelines. We are continuing to require
masks of everyone in public areas.
o Continue to serve on the VAYA Regional Board.
o Management Team will begin the strategic planning process and
annual policy review in April.
Personnel-
o The following positions are vacant:
Environmental Health Supervisor II- Bonnie Holt accepted this
position effective March 25.
Medical Laboratory Technician I- Danielle Gentry joined our
staff on 3/14.
Health Educator I- Richard Johnson joined our staff on 3/14.
Community Health Technician I- Part-time
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor- Part-time position-
assessing the appropriate structure for this position.
Next meeting is Monday, April 25.
N. Board Member Remarks
Dr. Kimberly Yarborough asked if the SOTCH information could be presented to
students. Janet Clayton stated that COVID dollars were received recently that will be
used for school health team building. A temporary position for school outreach will be
housed at Person County Health Department. This position will address issues such as
STD and obesity with all schools and daycares in Person County. Gordon Powell asked
if the PCC Nursing Program could be included in this initiative. Janet Clayton stated that
including the Nursing Program is a good idea and would further community involvement.
Gordon Powell asked if the Sheriff’s office is the only location for unused medication
drop off. Janet Clayton and other members confirmed that the Sheriff’s office has two
drop boxes for unused medications. Mr. Powell asked Ms. Clayton if she would be
interested in having a drop box at the health department. Ms. Clayton stated that she
would not be interested due to individuals dropping controlled substances in the drop
boxes.
O. Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Stephen
Saunders, seconded by Dr. Kimberly Yarborough, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Board Chair