Lawrence Township Health Department Annual Report 2012
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1 Lawrence Township Health Department Annual Report 2012 MISSION STATEMENT The Lawrence Township Health Department provides professional, competent and efficient environmental and public health services to the residents of this community. Under the mandates of the Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health and the ordinances and policies of the Board of Health, the health department promotes and protects the public s health by the use of disease prevention, health promotion and education, inspections and enforcement activities. The Health Department responds quickly and effectively to the ever-changing priorities of the public health field in order to meet the needs of the community. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The health department s primary responsibility is to protect the health of the residents and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health, N.J.A.C. 8:52, designates activities to be conducted by Local Boards of Health. There are sixteen subchapters which address the Essential Public Health Services including
2 administration, staff competencies, nursing, health education, best practices and performance evaluation. The required activities are conducted by the health department staff which consists of five full-time staff, one part-time nurse and two per diem animal control officers. The Township has a professional service contract for pediatric services. In addition, private contractors are hired for veterinarian services, animal shelter services and deer recovery services. STAFF Carol Chamberlain, B.S., M.Ed....Director Licensed Health Officer A Licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist B Kathryn Korwin, B.S.N. Public Health Nurse Registered Professional Nurse Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor-Permit Number Aimee Landau, B.S. Registered Environmental Health Specialist Licensed R.E.H.S, Reg #B-2176
3 Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Permit Number Certified Pool/Spa Operator Reg. No Commercial Pesticide Applicator License # 28855B Carmela Warne, B.A., M.P.H.Registered Environmental Health Specialist Licensed R.E.H.S. Reg. No. B-2349 Certified Pool/Spa Operator Reg. No Christine Buck.Animal Control Officer Certified Animal Control Offer No. 516 Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator No. 010 Linda Ciosek Registrar of Vital Statistics Certified Municipal Registrar CMR #1216 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
4 A community needs assessment was completed in conjunction with the Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership (GMPHP). The partnership is a cooperative working group lead by the United Way of Greater Mercer County with representatives from eight local health departments and four area healthcare facilities. A Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) was completed by the GMPHP and presented to the public in December The health department was audited by the New Jersey Department of Health for compliance with N.J.A.C. 8:52 Public Health Practice Standards for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey. The health department received a Certificate of Achievement for obtaining a satisfactory performance rating for all assessed standards and measures. Of the 19 health departments audited in 2012, only four received a Certificate of Achievement. Components of the Lawrence Township Emergency Management Plan were updated by the health department staff including resource lists and contact information. The health department applied and received a radon outreach grant from the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection. As a result, 166 radon kits were distributed to Lawrence residents for measuring radon levels in their homes. The health department responded to Hurricane Sandy. Primary tasks included assessing and re-opening over 100 retail food establishments which experienced prolonged power outages and assisting at comfort stations and sheltering residents who were evacuated from their homes. Strategic plans were developed to enhance health educator programs and to develop an Animal Control Annex for the Emergency Management Plan.
5 Responded, investigated and implemented control measures for Norovirus outbreak at Rider University. The health department worked in conjunction with Rider University officials and State Health Department officials to control the transmission of Norovirus on the Lawrence campus and the Westminster campus. SHARED SERVICES Below is a list of shared services in which the health department currently participates. Health Service -Child Health Services Provider -Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic- Receiver -Nurse Case Manager for Childhood Lead-Poisoning-Receiver -Emergency Public Health Shared Services -Drug and Alcohol Prevention Services -Deer Carcass Removal -Disposal of Animals -Tuberculosis Services Receiver Partner Hopewell Township Inter-local agreement Hamilton Township Inter-local agreement City of Trenton Memorandum of Understanding Mercer County Inter-local agreement Mercer County Shared Services Agreement Mercer County Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Hopewell Township Shared Service City of Trenton-Grant for Mercer County PARTNERSHIPS The role of the local board of health includes the need to assure access to prevention services for residents. The health department works in conjunction with several healthcare providers
6 and community agencies in the community to assure residents have access to health education and health promotion programs as well as to health screenings. Some of the agencies the health department works with include the following: St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center Capital Health System Hopewell Campus Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Mercer Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Mercer County Cancer Coalition Lawrence Township Board of Education Mercer County Sheriff s Office The College of New Jersey School of Nursing Princeton Healthcare System Homefront New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Henry J. Austin Health Center New Jersey Commission for the Blind. SERVICES PROVIDED VITAL STATISTICS The Registrar of Vital Statistics maintains all records of the marriages, domestic partnerships, civil unions, births and deaths, which occur in Lawrence Township. The services provided include handling burial permits, issuing marriage licenses and certified copies of vital records. In 2012, 156 marriage licenses were issued, 3 civil union licenses were issued and a total of 967 certified copies of vital records were issued.
7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER HEALTH SERVICES The environmental and consumer health inspections are conducted by two licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialists (R.E.H.S.). Inspections, education and enforcement activities are conducted to ensure businesses are in compliance with public health regulations and residential and commercial properties are maintained in compliance with local ordinances. Retail Food Establishments Routine inspections of all retail food establishments located within the township are conducted annually. Based on the risk level of the establishment, which is determined by the extent of food preparation performed, inspections may be conducted more frequently than once per year. Inspections are conducted to ensure establishments are clean, safe and are operated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:24 Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments. The R.E.H.S. also respond to complaints and monitor recalled food products to ensure the food sold and served is safe for consumption by the public. In 2012, there were 303 establishments licensed in Lawrence Township. There were 363 routine inspections conducted and 55 re-inspections were conducted. Thirty-two plan reviews were conducted for new or renovated food establishments.
8 Public Bathing Places The R.E.H.S. monitor and inspect public bathing places throughout the municipality. This includes pools at schools, health clubs and housing complexes. Water quality is monitored and pools checked for the required safety equipment and personnel as required by N.J.A.C. 8:26 Public Recreational Bathing. In 2012, there were 28 licensed public bathing places. A total of 78 public bathing place inspections were completed and 13 re-inspections were performed. Youth Camps The state health department requires youth camps to be inspected by the local health department once prior to opening and follow-up inspections to be conducted at the request of the State Health Department. The inspection is conducted to ensure that camps are in compliance with sanitation and safety standards as required by N.J.A.C. 8:25. In 2012, there were 11 youth camps licensed by the state, which were located in Lawrence Township. The R.E.H.S. conducted 5 pre-opening inspections and 2 camps required re-inspections. Public Health Nuisances The health department receives requests for investigations of public health nuisances concerning weeds, insects, rodents, garbage, trash, yard waste, odors and general unsanitary conditions. Inspections, owner notification, follow-up and enforcement are conducted for abatement of the violations. Several local ordinances are enforced to assure the abatement of the various public health nuisances.
9 In 2012, there were 232 inspections performed and 662 re-inspections conducted. These inspections were completed by the R.E.H.S. and the Health Officer. Individual Water Supplies (Wells) The health department monitors the installation of wells and the sealing of abandoned wells, In addition, the results of water testing conducted in accordance with the N.J.D.E.P. Private Well Testing Act are reviewed by the health department staff. Property owners are notified by the health department when testing standards are exceeded. In 2012, there were 4 well installation inspections completed and 3 well abandonment inspections performed. Individual Sewage Disposal (Septic Systems) The design, construction and operation of individual sewage disposal systems are monitored to assure the proper treatment and disposal of sewage on individual properties. Plan reviews were completed for 14 new or repaired systems. There were a total of 62 installation inspections conducted by the Health Officer.
10 Tanning Facilities In January 2009, N.J.A.C. 8:28, Tanning Facilities regulations were adopted. Currently the NJDHSS does not mandate these facilities be inspected. The state collects a registration fee for tanning facilities. There is a reimbursement process by which the municipality receives a reimbursement of $ to conduct an inspection of a tanning facility. In 2012, the Lawrence Township Health Department inspected one tanning facility. Body Art Establishments The NJDHSS currently does not require body art establishments to be inspected according to the Public Health Practice Standards. The Township does have an ordinance that requires body art establishments to be licensed. There is currently one tattoo establishment located in the township. There was one body art establishment licensed and inspected in Massage Establishments In 2007 the township passed an ordinance requiring the licensing of massage therapists and their establishments. There are currently seven massage establishments licensed in Lawrence Township. The inspection of the establishment includes a review of the credentials of each therapist to ensure they are properly licensed. In addition, plan reviews are completed for new massage
11 establishments to assure the construction of the establishment complies with the local ordinance requirements. establishments. In 2012, there were 6 inspections of massage establishments and 3 re-inspections of PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES The public health nurse is responsible for the following programs within the health department; Maternal/Child Health, Communicable Disease, Chronic Disease/Adult Health, Health Promotion, Bloodborne Pathogens and Public Health Emergency Planning. Services are provided to residents of all ages including infants, pre-school and school age children, adults and older adults. These services are provided by one part-time Public Health Nurse. The health department works in conjunction with area physicians, school nurses, hospitals, long-term care facilities and state and county health department staff to assure these activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner. MATERNAL/CHILD HEALTH Prenatal/Postpartum Home Visits Public health nursing visits are conducted to families with newborns provides information and guidance for parents about physical, nutritional and cognitive development of infants. Such visits are limited to infants at risk, referrals from another agency or in response to a family requesting a visit. In 2012, no home visits were conducted.
12 Child Health Conference(s) The health department provides childhood immunizations and well-baby visits to children ages two months to eighteen years who reside in Lawrence who are uninsured or underinsured. The vaccine is provided to the health department by the federal Vaccines for Children program. The clinic is staffed by the two public health nurses and a pediatrician. Many of these families have needs beyond clinical needs for which the nurses provide information, resources and referrals to the families. There were 12 child health conferences conducted. A total of 115 children were seen at the clinics with 123 immunizations being administered. Childhood Lead Poisoning Chapter 13 of the State Sanitary Code states all children under the age of six years should have a blood test to determine their blood lead level. The parents of the children who attend the child health conference are educated on the importance of blood lead testing and are offered the
13 testing at the clinic. Parents are also provided with information on how to reduce their child s potential exposure to lead. In 2012, 6 children received a lead risk assessment and 5 were screened for lead poisoning. Currently, Lawrence Township has an inter-local agreement with the City of Trenton for the Nurse Case Management portion of the elevated lead investigations. Immunizations The public health nurses conduct immunization audits at pre-schools and private and public schools in Lawrence Township. There are twenty-one pre-schools and fourteen schools in Lawrence Township. There were 16 pre-schools and no schools were audited in COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Reportable Diseases N.J.A.C. 8:57-1 Reportable Diseases requires the reporting and investigation of specific diseases where the individual resides. Investigation and follow-up is completed for all reportable diseases and for outbreaks of respiratory illness or gastro-intestinal illness in any institution or long-
14 term care facility. Institutional outbreaks require immediate attention and coordination and communication with the staff of the facility. All reportable diseases are reported through the N.J.D.H.S.S. Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System (CDRSS). Upon receipt of reportable disease, the public health nurse investigates the case, inputs details of the case into the CDRSS including laboratory test results, the case management details from the physician and the diagnosis analysis. The public health nurse also reviews influenza-like illness surveillance reports which are submitted weekly by the school nurses. This allows the nurses to identify any trends in influenza illness throughout the community. In 2012, there were 134 diseases reported and investigated. Of those, 106 cases were confirmed positive while others were deemed not to be a case based on the case definition. Bloodborne Pathogen Program Since 1992 The Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA) has mandated a blood borne prevention program for all municipal employees who are considered at-risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens. Education must be provided to the at-risk employees annually and these same employees are to be offered Hepatitis B vaccinations within ten days of employment. The administration of this program and the record keeping for this program is a shared responsibility of the health department and the safety officer. The nurses provided the annual training to 116 at-risk employees. Tuberculosis Control Testing for exposure to Tuberculosis is conducted on specific high-risk individuals within the community. The individuals include teachers, pre-school staff, contact of individuals who have tested positive for tuberculosis and health care professionals.
15 There were 39 Mantoux tests administered in The City of Trenton and the Trenton Health Team are working cooperatively to provide case management for Mercer County residents. Sexually Transmitted Diseases This service is provided to residents through a shared service agreement with the Hamilton Township Health Department. The agreement includes the patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and contact follow-up. As of November 30, 2012 there were 56 individuals who received services for sexually transmitted diseases. ADULT HEALTH SERVICES The health department provides screenings and education for chronic diseases including blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. In addition, the health department works with local providers to provide cancer screenings and for referrals for health screenings. Cancer Services The health department provides education and counseling and referrals for cancer screenings. Local physicians and area hospitals provide screenings for various types of cancer including breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer and oral cancer. The health department provided breast cancer education to 8 residents and presented an education program on colon cancer to 107 residents during 2012.
16 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease The public health nurse offers blood sugar and blood pressure screenings once per month at the Lawrence Township Municipal building. In addition, local providers will periodically offer screenings at the Lawrence Senior Center during the monthly health program. In 2012, the public health nurses provided 35 diabetes risk assessments and 143 blood pressure screenings. Additional screenings were offered by local providers throughout the year for a total of 156 adults screened. Influenza Immunization Program Mass immunization clinics are offered annually by the health department and home visits are conducted by the public health nurses for homebound residents. Influenza vaccinations are initially offered to high-risk residents, such as individuals over the age of 65 years and those with chronic illness. Upon completion of those at high risk, the remaining vaccine is offered to residents and Township employees. In 2012, four seasonal influenza immunization clinics were conducted. There were a total of 452 immunizations administered. A fee of $15.00 was charged for a flu vaccination for those who were not over 60 years of age or chronically ill. A total of $ was collected for the flu immunizations. HEALTH PROMOTION Throughout the year, health promotion activities are conducted by the health department staff. Some programs are health education programs for a specific group such as summer camp children or seniors while other health promotion programs are integrated in with other activities such
17 as the St. Lawrence Bike Rodeo. The health department regularly works with local health providers, hospitals and area agencies to provide a variety of health promotion activities. In 2012, the health department participated in 24 health promotion activities, reaching approximately 1,891 individuals. PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The health department staff, including the nurses and other staff work together to update and develop emergency preparedness plans for potential public health emergencies. As priorities in planning change, there is a constant need to update and revise plans. In October 2012, the health department staff responded to Hurricane Sandy. The response included coordinating shelter for residents who were evacuated from senior housing complexes. In addition, the health inspectors monitored restaurants experiencing power outages and conducted inspections of these restaurants prior to re-opening for food service. ANIMAL CONTROL
18 Lawrence Township has one Animal Control Officer and part-time back up Assistant Animal Control Officers for emergencies. The Animal Control Officer is responsible for picking up stray and injured animals and for investigating, reporting and the necessary follow-up for animal bites, which occur in the township. The investigation of complaints and the enforcement of all state and local regulations pertaining to animals are performed by the Animal Control Officer. Kennels and pet shops are inspected annually by the Animal Control Officer to ensure compliance with state regulations. Rabies clinics are also coordinated by this office. In 2012, 52 stray dogs and 140 stray cats were handled by the Animal Control Officer. There were 29 dog bite investigations and 5 kennels and pet shops were inspected. A total of 555 dogs and cats were vaccinated against rabies by the health department. There were a total of 1718 calls for service addressed by the Animal Control Officer.
19 FUTURE INITIATIVES - Continue to develop a quality improvement plan for the program areas within the health department. - Improve workforce development in the area of emergency management and emergency preparedness. - Enhance the retail food establishment inspection program to develop more efficient tools for surveillance and inspections. - Continue to work with the Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership to implement the Community Health Improvement Plan in a coordinated county wide effort. - Develop additional partnerships with community agencies to assure residents have access to healthcare resources.
20 - Update annexes of the emergency management plan with current resources and contacts and to address emerging issues.
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