HUMAN SERVICES
June 2, 2010
** NOT APPROVED**
Members attending:
D. Burdick, F. Sinclair, D. Cady, K. LaForge
Also attending:
T. Hopkins, D. Fanton, B. Riehle, K. Toot, L. Ballengee, P.Schmelzer, J. Margeson, M. Alger, C. Crandall, R.Anderson
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Burdick at 10:05 am.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of May 5, 2010 were approved with motions from Legislators Sinclair and LaForge. Motions carried.
Health Department
The Department requests approval to accept funding in the
amount of $37858 from the Susan G. Komen Foundation. This money will be used to provide breast
cancer awareness education and support to residents in the Allegany and
The Department also requests a resolution transferring a total of $300 within the Cancer Services Program. (A4071.409 to A4071.201). Legislators Cady and Sinclair made the appropriate motions and these motions carried.
In other discussion it was asked when children would be able
to receive their second swine flu inoculation.
It was explained that children were scheduled at the time of the first
shot to return to receive the second dose.
It was also stated that for the next flu season the swine flu vaccine
will be included in the seasonal vaccine, so that only one shot will have to be
given to adults and children who have ever received a flu shot in the
past. For those under the age of 9 that
have never had any flu shot, they will need two shots.
Possible regulations for early intervention service providers referencing the ability to test for allergies has been passed. Ms. Ballengee stated that the State is adding health and safety standards for these providers, but she was not aware of this. After further discussion, it was stated that the provider needed to know how to recognize an allergic reaction and be able to use an epi pen.
Other discussion included reactions to vaccines/medications, and how does the department handle them and receive word of such. Ms. Ballengee stated that the State department of health would let the agency know when there is a problem that needed follow up.
It was suggested that when the Public Health Educator position is filled this individual could address issues that occur such as reactions to vaccines. It was also asked that when Legislators or anyone else run across information that they have questions on, to bring their questions to the Human Services meeting as an informative way for everyone to get information and answers to their questions.
Ms. Ballengee reported that the State will not be paying the Health Department for July and August 2009 Medicaid services for the preschool program. Although unsure of the amount, it was thought to be no more than $25,000 and Ms. Ballengee will get an accurate figure from that Program Coordinator.
Appointment to Board
of Health
The Board of Health requests approval to reappoint Willard
L. Simons of
Office for the Aging
The department’s monthly report was provided.
It was reported that the AARP meeting was not well attended, but that good information was provided from their representative. A press release is being sent regarding prescriptions and to make people aware that of the scam calls that they should be aware of and not to provide these callers with any information. Other information received regarding health insurance was the fact that children up to the age of 26 will be allowed on their parent’s insurance plan.
Ms. Toot reported that her department will be moving the week of June 28th. They will be closed for business, but meals will be delivered.
Questions were asked regarding Wills. The
Social Services
The department’s monthly report was provided.
The department is still waiting on the State budget and getting ready to start on the local budget process.
A question on the nickel deposit in relation to food stamps was asked. Food stamps cover food which is not taxed. There are a few miscellaneous items that are covered under food stamps that may have the nickel deposit. This then would be covered.
It was asked how the newest Job Trac supervisor and the participants in the Safety Net Program are doing. Ms. Schmelzer stated that it is going very well. They are very busy. They are still waiting for their transportation (van) so they can expand their service area.
There was brief discussion on how the poverty rate was determined.
Also it was noted that in the OFA newsletter that a DSS nurse and 2 caseworkers would be moving to Crossroads as well.
Community Services
Dr. Anderson stated that the tour has been set up for June 24th from 10-1:30. A schedule will be sent out. All legislators are invited to attend.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion from Legislator Cady and second from Legislator LaForge. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Claypool