11-23-2020 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
FEMA ROOM
November 23, 2020
A regular meeting of the Person County Board of Health was held in the FEMA room of
the Person County Human Services complex. The following members constituting a
quorum were present: Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Dr. Christopher Atkins, Patsy Clayton, Phillip
Edelblute, Dr. Barbara Harris, and Ted Michie were present. Dr. Kimberly Yarborough,
Dr. Ben Tillett, Dr. Stephen Saunders, and Ray Jeffers were absent. Also present were
Tabatha Philpott, Nursing Supervisor, Harold Kelly, Environment Health Supervisor,
Jennifer Melton, Administrative Assistant, 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
No members of the public were present for comments or questions.
C. Welcome New Board Member Mike Lagaly
Mike Lagaly will be meeting with Janet Clayton on Wednesday, November 25 to
take his oath and attend orientation.
D. Consent Agenda
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Phillip Edelblute,
seconded by Ted Michie, and the motion carried.
E. Financial Reports: October 2020
Janet Clayton stated that the Fund 10 YTD amount is current as of October 31,
2020. There were several budget amendments approved by the Board of
Commissioners on November 16, 2020. Those amendments will be shown in the
November 2020 financial report, which will be presented during the January 2021
Board of Health meeting. Those amendments included the Fund 10 allocations.
A motion to approve the financial reports was made by Ted Michie, seconded by
Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
F. Budget Amendment-715 Immunization Action Plan
Immunization grant funds of $7,994.00 will be allocated to contracted services,
salary/wages, capital outlay, supplies, and advertising for offsite flu clinics. A
motion to accept the budget amendment was made by Dr. Christopher Atkins,
seconded by Ted Michie, and the motion carried.
G. Workforce Development Plan Follow-up
In follow-up to the Workforce Development Plan discussions during the
September and October meetings, Janet Clayton presented an updated salary
study spreadsheet showing the averages of the minimum salaries and maximum
salaries of positions statewide, 5 County area (Alamance, Caswell, Durham,
Granville, and Orange), and Person County. She noted not all counties have
positions classified the same which is indicated on the combine table. Also, the
Person County salary amounts are the range and not salaries of specific current
employees.
H. COVID Update
Janet Clayton and Tabatha Philpott presented the Person County COVID-19
update to the Board. This presentation outlined updated statistics, COVID-19
vaccine information, and Person County Health Department’s continued
response. Discussion followed the presentation on the following topics: COVID-
19 clusters and outbreaks within the county, vaccine storage, mass vaccination
planning, COVID vaccine data entry, and rapid test kit dispersal.
I. Flu Update
Janet Clayton presented a graph showing data for 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
offsite flu clinic totals. Several sites are still pending a scheduled date.
J. Staff Liaison Updates
Personal Health
o Pfizer submitted information for EUA on 11/20/20; NCDHHS
expects Moderna’s soon; FDA set a hearing date for 12/10/20 for
approval; the vaccine will only ship to the 10 early ship sites right
after EUA approval, which are the hospitals that have ULC storage.
NCDHHS will provide a template standing order for
the COVID vaccine in BON format.
NCDHHS will provide a EUA fact sheet for providers
and one for patients.
Immunization Branch, CDC, and Pfizer working on
vaccine trainings.
Once vaccine receives final approval, we will have
more concrete guidance on usage and storage.
o Roxboro Healthcare and Rehab: current outbreak; three staff
members as of today.
o St. Mary and Edward Catholic Church (Main Street); current cluster
with five congregation members.
o Offered rapid COVID test kits to all providers in the county; PFMC,
RFM, NSM, and Dr. Long’s office accepted 80 kits; in person
training for reporting was offered to all offices; reporting includes
aggregate number of tests (positive and negative) to the State
through e-CATR, fax of all positives to the State and to us; assisted
the hospital on correct reporting of the aggregates and positives at
the local and state level.
o PHN II Clinic nurse and PHN II Nurse Case Manager positions
have been offered and accepted; waiting on clearance from HR.
o Duke 2nd clinic day started 11/17/20.
Environmental Health
o Short staffed in November but still able to deliver services.
o Site evaluations are 6 weeks behind.
o Staff continuing to implement EnerGov.
K. Health Director’s Report
Various Updates
o A large amount of staff time, including the health director’s, continues
to be consumed with the COVID-19 response, including vaccination
planning meetings.
o WIC continues to serve clients via phone and remote loading of cards
and have received a grant to purchase mobile technology.
o Immunizations, including seasonal flu vaccinations, are being provided
by appointment.
o The County Commissioners did not render a decision regarding of the
waterline extension request to Winco Pointe. Additional information
has been requested.
o PCHD continues to offer flu vaccinations.
o I attended an Energov meeting on 11/4 to gain a better understanding
of the remaining tasks.
o On November 5th, I participated in a continuing education webinar
regarding norovirus.
o The monthly Community Mental Health Advisory Council meetings
resumed on November 9th.
o Our new On Target Preparedness contractor, Josh Wyse, joined us on
11/9.
o The Person County Animal Services Advisory Board met on November
10. We discussed additional changes to the Ordinance which includes
provisions addressing domestic poultry.
o Tabatha and I participated in a DPH All Consultant Check-In Zoom
meeting on November 12th. This was in follow-up to the meetings
previously held during the clinic rebuilding phases.
o NC Partnership for Children is establishing regional Child Care Health
Consultants. Allison Satterfield and I participated in the virtual regional
planning meeting on 11/12.
o NCALHD adopted its 2021 Legislative Agenda on 11/19.
o Various meetings continue to be held via Zoom and other means to
incorporate social distancing guidelines. Staff are continuing to not
congregate in breakrooms, hallways, offices, etc.
Personnel
o The following positions are vacant:
Community Health Technician I- Part-time
Public Health Nurse II- Clinic-Position has been offered and
accepted.
Public Health Nurse II- Care Management- Position has been
offered and accepted.
Public Health Nurse III- FP/STD Program Coordinator, Hillary
Gilbert moved from PHNII.
Human Services Planner I (formerly PHNIII-Preparedness
Coordinator) Position has been reposted.
o I am exploring additional staffing strategies to address the needs of
Environmental Health.
L. Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Phillip
Edelblute, seconded by Patsy Clayton, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary