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Acker & Guerrero Roof Co., Inc. |
Adolph Schmidt Gen. Contractors |
Agbayani Construction, Inc. |
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Anderson Carpet & Linoleum Sale Co. |
Angotti & Reilly Inc. |
Ayoob & Peery Plumbing |
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Baca & Sons Painting |
Floortrends, Inc. |
McClure Electric |
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Monticelli Painting & Decorating |
Robert Poyas, Inc. |
Sabel Painting Co. |
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Sierra Electric Co. |
The Shooter Co. |
Commissioner Parker inquired about the areas of improvement.
(3.2) SFGH-Health Information Systems – Request for approval of a sole source contract renewal with Deliverex, Inc., in the amount of $275,000, for the purpose of storing, retrieving and delivering medical records for San Francisco General Hospital’s Health Information Services, for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. (DPH contracted with Deliverex for services totaling $375,000 during FY 1998-99).
(3.3) PHP-BEHM – Request for approval of new contract with Romic Environmental Technologies, in the amount of $100,000 per year, to provide hazardous waste management and transportation services, for a total contract value of $200,000, for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002.
(3.4) PHP-HIV Health Services – Request for approval of a retroactive contract renewal with New Leaf, in the amount of $309,138, to provide outpatient mental health and substance abuse services to people with HIV, for the period of March 1, 2000 through February 28, 2001. (DPH contracted with New Leaf for services totaling $1,168,618 during FY 1998-99).
Commissioners Sanchez and Monfredini commended the contractor for its improvements over the past three years.
(3.5) PHP-Immunizations – Request for approval of a retroactive modification to the multiyear contract with Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC), to reduce the annual amount to $43,471 for the second and third years, and add a fourth year in the amount of $43, 471, for the provision of clinic immunization and education services to at-risk children 0–4 years of age. The contract total with this modification equals $182,345, for the four-year period of July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2002. (DPH contracted with MNHC for services totaling $785,357 during FY 1998-99).
Commissioner Monfredini requested clarification on the total number of immunizations given.
Action Taken: The Commission approved the Consent Calendar of the Budget Committee.
4) DIRECTOR’S REPORT
(Mitchell H. Katz, M.D., Director of Health)
POPULATION HEALTH AND PREVENTION
BVHP-HEAP Good Neighbor Project
BVHP-HEAP has commenced the ‘Bayview Hunters Point Good Neighbor Project’ to address the concentration of liquor stores on Third Street and the problems that occur near them. The goal of the project is to form partnerships with merchants to eliminate illegal loitering and street sales of illicit drugs in or near their stores and to add healthy foods to the merchandise they sell. On June 10, 2000, 15 people attended the Community Training on Code Enforcement and Nuisance Abatement developed for this program. The training taught residents how to identify and report conditions that are potential hazards and violate health or safety codes. Participants heard from the Fire Department, City Planning, and the Police Department. In addition, the City Attorney's office presented an excellent overview of Nuisance Abatement. Residents made commitments to share the information they learned with their neighbors and to report code violations to the appropriate agency. Health Code enforcement is the focus of the next scheduled training.
HERC Community Event
The Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center (HERC) held its first community event, "Your Health is a Valuable Asset: Keep It", on June 17, 2000. It was an intergenerational event with two jumping chambers to occupy the children while adults listened to health updates. Five community agencies presented reports. The Bayview Hunters Point Coalition on the Environment gave an air quality report that identified some trouble spots that will be further evaluated.
Action Point Article
The Action Point Adherence Project is described in the May issue of the American Journal of Public Health. Preliminary results show that the HIV+, urban poor participants in the project have had a significant improvement in viral markers as well as improvement in housing and other social markers.
Resignation
Dr. Peter Forster resigned as Community Mental Health Services Medical Director effective July 15th. During Dr. Forster’s three-year tenure as Medical Director he provided a strong voice for San Francisco in state and national policy matters.
His enthusiasm for technology has been a bridge between clinical programs and information systems so that the management information systems would be more responsive to our needs. Dr. Forster oversaw the complex transition to a new pharmacy benefits company and he implemented the Access and Authorization functions of the managed care plan.
We will miss Peter both personally and for his contributions to our system. We wish him the best of luck on his entrepreneurial ventures in the technology world and expect that he will continue to be a strong voice for the care of the mentally ill.
I have assigned myself to serve as the Interim Mental Health Medical Director until we are able to fill the position permanently. I am looking forward to having direct contact with the physicians who oversee our mental health system.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
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SFGH Credentials Report |
6/00 |
2000 YTD |
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New Appointments |
22 |
02 |
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Reinstatements |
2 |
6 |
|
Reappointments |
44 |
206 |
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Delinquencies |
0 |
0 |
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Reappointment Denials |
0 |
0 |
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Resigned/Retired |
14 |
82 |
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Disciplinary Actions |
0 |
0 |
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Restriction/Limitations – Privileges |
0 |
0 |
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Changes in Privileges |
||
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Additions |
0 |
2 |
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Voluntary Relinquishment |
0 |
0 |
LHH Medical Staff Credentials
Commissioner Parker stated he was present at the HERC event and expressed his confidence that the HERC will be successful. He also acknowledged the presence of Larry Meredith, Ph.D., and Bob Prentice, Ph.D., at the event.
5) PRESENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR JUNE
On behalf of the Commission, Vice President John I. Umekubo, M.D., presented the awards to the members of the Food Safety Certification Instruction Team:
Team: Food Safety Certification Instruction Team
Division: Population Health and Promotion, Environmental Health Section
Nominated by: Rajiv Bhatia, M.D., Medical Director, Environmental Health Section
6) UPDATE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVE
Tangerine Brigham, Director of Policy and Planning, reviewed the recent strategic planning activities:
Commissioners’ Comments and Questions
President Guy encouraged the Department to inform the Commissioners at the Joint Conference Committees as issues emerge around the Strategic Plan.
7) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL AND ADOPT A NEW SECTION 16.108 TO ESTABLISH A CHILDREN’S FUND TO EXPAND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Dr. Katz presented a proposed amendment to San Francisco’s Children’s Amendment, which funds various children’s programs from property tax revenue. He expressed his support for the amendment and recommended to the Commission to support the amendment to the Board of Supervisors and the voters in November 2000. He also commented that the new Charter Amendment sets out the roles and responsibilities very clearly; and pointed out there has been little controversy over the administration of these funds.
Dr. Katz acknowledged Mildred Crear, R.N., Director of Maternal, Child and Health Division, and Dr. Patricia Evans, Medical Director for MCAH.
Commissioners Chow and Sanchez pointed out the importance of moving ahead with the amendment and acknowledged the creation of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families as an important step to prioritize children and youth.
Action Taken: The Commission (Guy, Umekubo, Chow, Monfredini, Parker and Sanchez) adopted Resolution #7-00, "Supporting the Continuation of San Francisco’s Children’s Amendment."
8) OTHER BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
Sandy Ouye Mori, Executive Secretary to the Health Commission