In a recent collaborative program with Southeast Elementary School, sixth graders created posters that exemplified what was most typical of inclusion for them and are now on display at the Salem Health District. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
SALEM—The Board of Health adopted a resolution Wednesday that prohibits the transfer of licenses when selling food businesses.
The resolution, which was discussed in detail for the first time and read aloud for the first time at the board’s Feb. 21 meeting, was the third and final official reading and was unanimously adopted. Requires retail stores (RFE) for purchasers. Get a brand new license. Prior to the adoption of this resolution, when selling an FSO or RFE, it was possible to transfer an existing license without having to obtain an entirely new license.
At a February meeting, Health Commissioner Kayla Krol said that banning relocations would force the department to shut down businesses that were licensed before certain safety standards were implemented and closed as a result. He said that it will be possible to continue business operations while meeting certain standards. Restrictions to keep your business compliant with current regulations. Kroll also said the changes will give the department additional notice when an FSO or RFE is sold, allowing it to take appropriate action.
“We are usually more aware of that when a facility is transferred, a new owner comes in and gets a new license; that way we know about it. [Environmental Health Director Alan Masters] We know how to conduct inspections and complete all the appropriate paperwork. ” Kroll said. “Not only that, but even if the facility moves but the license doesn’t, you can still have the code implemented in a facility that has been around for many years, because it was the same before.”License Holder was able to operate with restrictions on licenses and things like that, rather than having to review the entire plan and go back to code. ”
Other items approved included an update to the memorandum of understanding with the Columbiana County Health Department regarding fee-based reciprocal services and an amendment request to change the annual report on services provided to a quarterly report.
Crowle also provided an update on the status of death certificates in the city, explaining that the stamps needed to certify death certificates have not yet arrived, but are expected to arrive today or Friday. Kroll also said Rachel Bowens, interim registrar of vital statistics and outreach coordinator, will be attending a state webinar today on the role of the new digital death certificate system. Once the system is operational, the deceased’s family will be able to issue a death certificate from anywhere in the country. situation.
“My understanding is that they’re trying to make sure that people don’t have to go to a certain place to get it issued. So someone’s grandmother died in Newton Falls, and our… I’ll be able to issue it when I get there.” Kroll said.
Mr. Dickey suggested that if the agency needs to order new stamps in the future, it should request an estimated arrival date and, if they arrive, an estimated arrival date. “Too far” Please request a quote and estimated arrival date from an alternative supplier.
Public Health Nurse Chelsea Clark said the department administered a total of 15 vaccinations (three adults and 12 children) in March, a decrease from the previous month. Professor Clark said the drop in vaccinations was common at this time of year, as peak flu and coronavirus season was over and the majority of pupils had already completed their required vaccinations at school. Mr Clark also said the department had received a new batch of COVID-19 shots for people 19 and older, which will be valid until the end of May, and that doctors are recommending a second COVID-19 shot. It is also available to people aged 65 and over who have weakened immune systems. Boosters are administered annually.
“It’s not for everyone. It’s for people who might need a little extra coverage.” Clark said.
Board President interim pro-choice Judy Cicilia asked Clark if she had heard anything about the proposed renewal of mandatory vaccinations for school children and emphasized the importance of schools continuing to promote public health immunizations. emphasized.
“I think it’s important that we continue to support and promote childhood immunizations.” Sicilia said.
Clark said the department has been provided with an updated list of recommended immunizations for children in response to the manufacturing changes, but it remains to be seen whether schools have changed their required immunization schedules accordingly. Ta.
“We just received word that there are some changes in the recommendations for different types of vaccinations that are being made for children. I don’t know if schools have updated their schedules yet; I don’t think it has, but five or six vaccinations have changed.” Sicilia said. “Similar to the dtap requirements, people who are allergic to whooping cough were able to receive the dtap vaccination, but it has been discontinued and discontinued last year. We’re recommending people to seven people get TD. It’s just tetanus plus a little bit of diphtheria, so that’s a big change. I don’t think schools have adjusted to that yet because that information just came out. is currently under preparation.”
Crowle said in the report that the department recently worked with Southeast Elementary School to create posters for sixth-graders depicting what best represents inclusion to them, which is currently on display in the health district. . Crowle said Usher’s winning poster includes an invitation to join a new group of friends, bonding by playing video games together, and customization for Autism Acceptance Awareness Month and Minority Health Awareness Month. A new student is pictured receiving a day pass to the Salem Community Center. .
“He had a great description of cell phone conversations, some of them new people that none of my friends had played with before, and asking if they could play video games together.” And everyone participated and even let the person choose which game to play.” We played in a way that made them feel included. The prize was a day pass donated by the Salem Community Center, customized for Autism Inclusion Awareness Month and Minority Health Awareness Month, and it also came with a congratulatory letter, which I presented to him this morning. I did. ” Kroll said.
Kroll said that the school “Very receptive” We were ready to join the program and continue further collaboration next year.
The meeting ended with an executive session to discuss personnel issues, but no further action was taken.
The next Board of Health meeting will be held on May 15th at 2:00 p.m.
