HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-1982 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
March 25, 1982
The Plainview Hale County Board of Health met in regular session on March 25, 1982.
Those in atendance were: Mr. Lanny Voss, Dr. Larry Karrh, Mrs. Susan Jarzynka, R.N.,
Mrs. Iva Jean West, Mr. Rod Ellis, Mayor Wayland, Mr. John Hatchell, Mr. James
Belk, Mr. Oliver Harmel, Mrs. Susan Dobbins, Mrs. Billie Ehresman, Mrs. Mary Lou
Truesdale, R.N. Dr. C.M. Baldwin, Dr. Hugh H. Wilson, Jr., and media representatives
Mrs. Buddy Baker, Mr. Jim'"Davis, and Mr. Charles Bechtold.
Dr. Karrh called the meeting to order.
Dr. Karrh asked if there were any corrections to the minutes. Dr. Baldwin wanted a
comma inserted in the eighth paragraph so the meaning would be clear. Iva Jean
West moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Mrs. Dobbins seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Dr. Karrh asked about Petersburg. Mrs. Truesdale stated that they were up to date
on inspections and that they had asked for inspection of Day Care Center, all
requests were referred to the City Manager. She will write Mr. Nave a letter
inquiring about how they plan to stay in compliance with State and Local laws
concerning Food Establishments and Day Care Centers. Dr. Wilson asked about
excused absences on :last Board of Health. meeting. It was explained that absences
were excused on request but not usually for no show. Dr. Busby and Bud Law were
out of town and requested excused absences for this meeting. Dr. Baldwin moved
that they be excused, Mr. Voss seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Dr. Karrh asked if the bills should be paid as is. Mrs. West moved that they should
be paid. Dr. Baldwin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Dr. Karrh asked Mr. Hatchel about Liability Insurance. He had discussed it with
the Mouser Agency but information was incomplete. Coverage will be general
including Maternity, Immunizations, etc. It was pointed out that the premium on these
policies was usually too high as it was malpractice insurance. It will be on the
agenda for the next meeting.
Dr. Karrh asked for a report from Mrs. Truesdale. She asked the Board's pardon
for not having a Narrative since she had been out of town and failed to leave it
ready. Mrs. Truesdale called attention to the Fee Schedules passed out to each
member. She stated they had been passed out to patients. Posters were being
displayed in English and Spanish. Mrs. Jarzynka was asked to this Board Meeting
so she could hear discussion of Maternity Patients and problems connected with
Maternity Clinics.
Mrs. Truesdale reported on the TB testing that had taken place at a major industry.
She said the people in charge had been very cooperative. She reported one active
case had already been found and another sent to the State hospital for further
tests. About 200 have been sent for X-rays and future follow up.
The Hepatitis is under control. The manager of a local business had insisted
that the Health Department provide Gamma Globulin shots for all employees. In
fact, he had told his employees to get a shot before coming back to work. Mrs
Truesdale was attempting to instruct him and help his employees.
Dr. Lyons had asked to be excused from the meeting as he needed to attend a
Surgical Staff meeting.
Mrs. Truesdale asked that the members of the Board be aware of Reaganomics and
how they would affect Special Grants. Some would be covered by Block Grants.
How much change would be brought about we did not know at this time. Dr. Wilson
asked about communicable Disease Reports. Mrs. Truesdale pointed out the
importance of such reports stating that in general cooperation from area physicians
was good.
Dr. Karrh said if there was nothing else we would hear a motion to adjourn. John
Hatchel mentioned in closing that this would be Mayor Wayland's last meeting and
everyone expressed thanks for his past membership. Iva Jean West moved for
adjournment and Dr. Baldwin seconded it. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted,
Billie Ehresman
Secretary