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Lexington Board of Health, November 9, 2006 Police Guard Room, 1575 Massachusetts Avenue Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Judith Feldman, Burt Perlmutter, Sharon MacKenzie Health Dept. Attendees: Derek Fullerton, Ann Belliveau Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. There was no public participation. Heiger-Bernays asked the Board to review the minutes of the October 4, 2006. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes as amended. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the October data reports including the food inspection report. Flu Clinic Update - Fullerton updatedthe Board that 660 doses of flu vaccine were received from the State for the Flu Clinic to be held on November 16, 2006. Susie Moser is doing an excellent job heading up the clinic. Moser is currently vaccinating homebound residents with collaboration with the Senior Center Nurse. Another flu clinic will probably be held at the Senior Center in December. Blood Lead Level Reporting from the Department of Public Health (DPH) - Fullerton informed the Board he had spoken with DPH concerning blood lead level reporting. Fullerton stated that DPH would report to Lexington any levels over 10 µg/dl. DPH is checking with their legal department concerning confidentiality. Fullerton further stated that 52% of Lexingtonreports to DPH and 48% do not. The Board asked if it would be worth speaking with the pediatric practices to find out how many of their patients are tested since it is a State Law. Board of Health Goals Update - Since it has been three months since the goal session, Fullerton updated the Board on the status of the four goals. 1. Special Populations Planning – A sub-committee has been formed with members consisting of the Public Health Nurse, Susie Moser; the Public Health Intern from B.U., Rebecca Williams, R.N.; two representatives from Social Services, and a representative from the Fire Department and Police Department. The group is meeting once a month and currently they are reviewing each department’s database to determine which could be the central database. They are planning to reach out to the community to obtain additional information. They will also be investigating all the confidentiality issues related to the information. 2. Pandemic Flu Planning – Fullerton had given a presentation to the Senior Management Team about setting up a Pandemic Flu Planning Committee. The Senior Management Team identified individuals to serve on the Committee along with Bert Perlmutter, M.D. Chief Middlemiss, the Emergency Management Director, has asked for an outline on how to plan for pandemic flu. Fullerton is waiting for Middlemiss to review the plan and to further progress on forming the