Get documents about "YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
Shared by: HC120228154145
-
Stats
- views:
- 0
- posted:
- 2/28/2012
- language:
- pages:
- 11
Document Sample
CHURCHILL, LYON, PERSHING & STOREY COUNTIES'
Regional ORAL HEALTH COALITION
c/o Oral Health Program
4150 Technology Way, Suite 101
Carson City, NV 89706
Teleconference Minutes – March 5, 2009
In attendance were:
Deborah Aquino, BCFCW, OHP
Lori Benvin, NNDS & NNDHP
Maria Brannum, CSA Head Start
Leanna Dyer, CSA Head Start
Karen Gonzalez, BCFCW, OHP
Kari Larson, SSSHD
Bob Talley, NDA
Laura Webb, LJW Education Services
Chris Wood, BCFCW, OHP
Welcome
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 pm by Laura Webb, Coalition Chair.
Approval of minutes from 02/05/09 teleconference:
Chris Wood motioned to approve the minutes as drafted. Lori Benvin seconded the
motion and the motion was passed.
Legislative Updates:
Chris Wood stated that Assembly Bill 136 (Placing the State Oral Health Program into
statute) was passed out of the Assembly this morning and is now being referred to the
Senate. [Editors note: This was reported in error; Assembly Bill 136 was voted on by
the Assembly Health and Human Services Committee and sent to the General
Assembly with a recommendation of “do pass.” As of 3/09/09 the Bill is still on the
Assembly daily file.] Ms. Wood recognized a number of people who testified in support
of the bill, including Dr. Talley. Regarding the fluoridation BDR, the Bill language has
not been finalized.
Dr. Talley shared that he had found it interesting to have followed the initiative from its
conception at the Oral Health Summit all the way through having the Bill language and
then being able to testify and have it sent on. The NDA’s lobbyist recommends waiting
until it is closer to the deadline to introduce the Bill on fluoridating the community water
supplies of Washoe County (BDR 924).
Chris asked if anyone on the call had been able to attend Great Basin Primary Care
Association’s (GBPCA) Safety-Net Clinic Legislative Day. Kari Larson shared that she
was there, it went great and Kari was able to meet with two of our legislators;
Assemblyman Tom Grady and Senator Mike McGinness. She also provided
information for Senator Mark Amodei. GBPCA reported that 58 quality appointments
were conducted by the various safety-net clinic advocates. GBPCA is following the
legislative session on their website, at http://www.gbpca.org/legislative/ .
Meeting of 3-05-09- Draft Page 1 of 11
Oral Health Advisory Committee (OHAC) – VACANCIES:
Chris shared information on the three current vacancies on the state’s Oral Health
Advisory Committee (OHAC). Committee members are appointed by the Administrator
of the State Health Division. A total of thirteen members are appointed to provide
guidance to the Oral Health Program and assist in moving initiatives forward. If AB136
is passed, this advisory committee would have statutory authority. The composition of
the group is intended to reflect our state and include subject matter experts as well as
individuals representing population groups for which oral health is a major concern,
such as seniors and minorities. At the last state OHAC meeting, the group decided it
might be very useful to ask the regional oral health coalitions if they have names that
they would like to submit to be considered for the appointment. One of the things that
this group does is bring information from the community level and share it at the state
level; they also relay information from the state level back to their communities. Chris
added that ideally it would be nice if we had representatives from each of the six
regional oral health coalitions. For the record, two of the openings are to replace
committee members that were active members of this coalition; Jean Childs and
Marlena Booth. The third member leaving is a representative of Saint Mary’s, Mike
Johnson.
Laura asked Chris what the time commitment was for members. Chris responded that
the time commitment, other than the quarterly meetings, varied depending on
committee involvement, etc. It has included grant application reviews and other
document reviews. A quarterly report is prepared for members prior to each meeting
and members are requested to prepare comments and questions for the meeting. Chris
clarified that she didn’t think it was extremely time-consuming and asked Dr. Talley for
his thoughts, as a current member.
Bob Talley shared his point of view about being on the OHAC and helping with trying to
do what’s best for oral health in the state. He has already forwarded some names to
Chris of people for consideration. He discussed how AB136 may require, depending on
how it was worded and interpreted, that each coalition be represented on the
committee.
Chris would like to take the names back to the next OHAC meeting and to select which
names should be forwarded to the Administrator for formal appointment.
Kari shared that she had forwarded Chris’ original email to Raquel with Nevada
Hispanic Services. She also mentioned Vicki Aveiro, school nurse and Silver Springs
Stagecoach Hospital District (SSSHD) Board member and Dr. Nelson, of HAWC Silver
Stage Dental Center and the Schurz Tribe Dental Center, as possibilities.
Chris added that she felt that including the coalitions in the process of suggesting new
members for the Oral Health Advisory Committee has allowed the committee to “cast
the net more widely.”
Meeting of 3-05-09- Draft Page 2 of 11
Updates from Participants – Any news for the group? What are you working on?
Do you have anything we can help you with?
Maria Brannum from CSA Head Start shared that they are still receiving their second
fluoride varnish applications (for the students) and that they are still working with TMCC
Dental Hygiene Program.
Lori Benvin said that Dr. Guillen and Dr. Henderson’s offices did work with Northern
Nevada Dental Health Program (NNDHP) to obtain children’s names and that both of
their events went very well. There was good media coverage and there were no “no
shows”. Lupe from her office attended both events and assisted with translation. Chris
chimed in that it is great that there are so many events taking place across the state.
[Debbie had to leave the meeting and the group thanked Karen for attending and
assisting with taking the minutes in Debbie’s absence.]
Kari Larson shared that the Fluoride Varnish Activity on February 23rd at Silver Stage
Middle School went very well. They have a new bi-lingual dental assistant, Carolina,
who participated in the event. They had a total of three dental assistants, Dr. Nelson
and Milena. Laura Webb and Debbie Aquino attended on behalf of the coalition to
provide support. Nearly 100 students were screened by Dr. Nelson and 93 of them
received fluoride varnish treatments.
Kari announced that the Dental Coordinator at HAWC Silver Stage Dental Center,
Milena Cummings, has resigned and her last day will be March 26th. HAWC is also
hiring a dental hygienist for one day a week. She updated the participants that during
the first five months of operation the clinic has treated an estimated 430 patients. She
was pleased to report that for one of the months, they showed a profit. [In the absence
of a representative from HAWC, Kari provided the above information on the clinic, in her
role as General Manager of SSSHD, landlord of the dental clinic.]
Dr. Bob Talley told the group about the GKAS event at the dental school on the 21st.
They saw over 200 kids. They probably didn’t complete treatment for as many kids as
they have in the past. Working with the dental school has been fantastic. It was
another successful day. Other than that Dr. Talley has been busy with legislative
activities.
Chris spoke about a new Workforce HRSA Grant. She verified the dental school was
applying for funding to increase the number of students able to do rural rotations. Ms.
Wood just received notice this morning that with funds from the stimulus package the
total grant funds available will double from $5 million to $10 million. This program has
been limited by lack of funding for stipends and travelling expenses for the dental school
students. They have been collecting names of dentists that have agreed to be
preceptors. The grant application is due in April. Chris stated it may be helpful to have
the coalitions prepare letters that offer their support. She will keep us posted.
Leanna Dyer is the new interim Director of CSA Head Start. Leanna stated that the
need for health services for the population Head Start serves is very great and that she
is glad to be at the meeting. Laura welcomed her to the group.
Meeting of 3-05-09- Draft Page 3 of 11
Laura gave her perspective on the SSMS varnish activity. It was a good turnout and it
was very well organized. She has sent letters to the offices of Dr. Leinassar in Smith
Valley, Dr. Guillen and Dr. Henderson in Fallon, as well as the HAWC Silver Stage
Dental Center to thank them on behalf of the coalition for their participation in
GKAS/NCDHM activities.
Kari reported that the Lyon County Fly-In is coming to the Silver Springs Airport. [The
website is www.LyonCountyFlyIn.com.] In the past there have been booths with
information and Kari inquired if it would be an appropriate venue for the coalition, or its
members. Laura said additional information on the event would be needed to evaluate
whether coalition participation would be warranted.
Chris asked about the status of the school event in Yerington. Laura clarified that
Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry had agreed to hold an event, she believed at the local
Boys and Girls Club. She didn’t have additional information except that she thought
they were scheduling it for March.
Kari asked the attendees about their knowledge of Lyon, Storey and Carson forming
together for a regional health district. Chris shared that there are currently three health
districts in the state: Southern Nevada, Washoe County, and Carson City. The other
remaining counties are covered by the state for services such as health inspections,
community health nursing services, etc. This proposal would create a multi-county
health district that would serve these areas. The concept is still in the initial phases.
Next meeting:
The next coalition teleconference is scheduled for April 2, 2009, from 1:30 pm – 2:30
pm. Please send agenda items to Laura Webb at lwebb@ljweduserv.com.
Following a motion by Chris Wood that was seconded by Kari Larson, the meeting
adjourned at 2:14 pm.
Meeting of 3-05-09- Draft Page 4 of 11
Updated: ______03/10/09__________________________
Oral Health Activities in the Churchill, Lyon, Pershing & Storey Counties’ Service Area
Goal: Activity Churchill Lyon Pershing Storey
Oral Health Coalition –
Hold Regularly Scheduled Meetings (Typically held the first Thursday of each month by teleconference from 1:30 to 2:30.)
Minutes and Schedule of future meetings published on website, www.nvoralhealth.org.
Collaboration
Next Coalition April 2, 2009
Meeting 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Toll Free Dial in Number: 877-873-8017 Access Code 3932722
Future Meetings: (Tentative) 05/07/09, 06/04/09, 07/02/09, 08/06/09, 09/03/09, 10/01/09, 11/05/09, 12/03/09
Mark Your Calendar/
Upcoming Oral Health
related Activities
Funding
Opportunities:
Encouraging new Current Legislation to watch:
policies and AB136 – Placing the State Oral Health Program in Statute.
BDR 878 & BDR 913 Various changes regarding the practice of dentistry.
Advocacy
supporting existing BDR 924 Requiring the fluoridation of public water systems serving Washoe County
policies that promote
optimal oral health.
Innovative/Other
Advocacy
opportunities:
Page 5 of 11
Updated: ______03/10/09__________________________
Oral Health Education Crackdown on Cancer WIC Clinics – Early Crackdown on Cancer Crackdown on Cancer
(students, teachers, (UNLV School of Dental Childhood Caries prevention (UNLV School of Dental (UNLV School of Dental
Medicine): This program literature with discussion (per Medicine): This program Medicine): This program
Head Start staff, etc.) provides tobacco education to Penny V. at WIC – Dayton, provides tobacco education to provides tobacco education to
students in high school and Yerington and Silver Springs) students in high school and students in high school and
middle school. It also middle school. It also middle school. It also
provides oral cancer screenings Crackdown on Cancer provides oral cancer screenings provides oral cancer screenings
to HS students with parental (UNLV School of Dental to HS students with parental to HS students with parental
consent as well as information Medicine): This program consent as well as information consent as well as information
on the self-exam process. provides tobacco education to on the self-exam process. on the self-exam process.
Individual counseling is students in high school and Individual counseling is Individual counseling is
Education
provided for students that use middle school. It also provided for students that use provided for students that use
tobacco. The program was provides oral cancer screenings tobacco. The program was tobacco. The program was
offered to all ninety public to HS students with parental offered to all ninety public offered to all ninety public
high schools and 107 middle consent as well as information high schools and 107 middle high schools and 107 middle
schools throughout the state. on the self-exam process. schools throughout the state. schools throughout the state.
Individual counseling is
provided for students that use
tobacco. The program was
offered to all ninety public
high schools and 107 middle
schools throughout the state.
Screenings / Health
Fairs Potential Event: May 16th &
17th Lyon County Fly-In
www.LyonCountyFlyIn.com
Page 6 of 11
Updated: ______03/10/09__________________________
New OH Education - Opportunities: To schedule Opportunities: To schedule Opportunities: To schedule Opportunities: To schedule
Needs training sessions (or, if you training sessions (or, if you training sessions (or, if you training sessions (or, if you
have other Oral Health have other Oral Health have other Oral Health have other Oral Health
Opportunities training/education needs) training/education needs) training/education needs) training/education needs)
contact Laurie Nickles, Oral contact Laurie Nickles, Oral contact Laurie Nickles, Oral contact Laurie Nickles, Oral
Health Educator for the Oral Health Educator for the Oral Health Educator for the Oral Health Educator for the Oral
Health Program (775) 684- Health Program (775) 684- Health Program (775) 684- Health Program (775) 684-
4251, or 4251, or 4251, or 4251, or
lnickles@health.nv.gov lnickles@health.nv.gov lnickles@health.nv.gov lnickles@health.nv.gov
Presentations currently Presentations currently Presentations currently Presentations currently
available include: available include: available include: available include:
Smiles For Seniors: A new Smiles For Seniors: A new Smiles For Seniors: A new Smiles For Seniors: A new
PowerPoint presentation on the PowerPoint presentation on the PowerPoint presentation on the PowerPoint presentation on the
importance of oral health and importance of oral health and importance of oral health and importance of oral health and
prevention of disease. It prevention of disease. It prevention of disease. It prevention of disease. It
targets caregivers in assisted targets caregivers in assisted targets caregivers in assisted targets caregivers in assisted
and long-term care facilities. and long-term care facilities. and long-term care facilities. and long-term care facilities.
Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Healthy Teeth for a Healthy
Head Start: PowerPoint Head Start: PowerPoint Head Start: PowerPoint Head Start: PowerPoint
presentation for Head Start presentation for Head Start presentation for Head Start presentation for Head Start
staff and parents of young staff and parents of young staff and parents of young staff and parents of young
children covering basic oral children covering basic oral children covering basic oral children covering basic oral
health education. (English and health education. (English and health education. (English and health education. (English and
Spanish) Spanish) Spanish) Spanish)
Healthy Teeth and Fluoride: Healthy Teeth and Fluoride: Healthy Teeth and Fluoride: Healthy Teeth and Fluoride:
PowerPoint presentation for PowerPoint presentation for PowerPoint presentation for PowerPoint presentation for
Head Start staff and parents of Head Start staff and parents of Head Start staff and parents of Head Start staff and parents of
young children covering young children covering young children covering young children covering
information about fluoride, the information about fluoride, the information about fluoride, the information about fluoride, the
fluoride types and prevention fluoride types and prevention fluoride types and prevention fluoride types and prevention
of cavities. of cavities. of cavities. of cavities.
Health Smile Happy Child: Health Smile Happy Child: Health Smile Happy Child: Health Smile Happy Child:
This PowerPoint presentation This PowerPoint presentation This PowerPoint presentation This PowerPoint presentation
includes the definition, includes the definition, includes the definition, includes the definition,
identification, risk factors, identification, risk factors, identification, risk factors, identification, risk factors,
financial impact, prevention, financial impact, prevention, financial impact, prevention, financial impact, prevention,
and the treatment strategies of and the treatment strategies of and the treatment strategies of and the treatment strategies of
Early Childhood Caries and the Early Childhood Caries and the Early Childhood Caries and the Early Childhood Caries and the
use of fluoride varnish. use of fluoride varnish. use of fluoride varnish. use of fluoride varnish.
Page 7 of 11
Updated: ______03/10/09__________________________
OH Education Prevent Abuse and Neglect Prevent Abuse and Neglect Prevent Abuse and Neglect Prevent Abuse and Neglect
(Continued) through Dental Awareness through Dental Awareness through Dental Awareness through Dental Awareness
(PANDA): Provides training (PANDA): Provides training (PANDA): Provides training (PANDA): Provides training
courses and materials to dental courses and materials to dental courses and materials to dental courses and materials to dental
professionals and others who professionals and others who professionals and others who professionals and others who
work with children regarding work with children regarding work with children regarding work with children regarding
how to recognize, report and how to recognize, report and how to recognize, report and how to recognize, report and
prevent suspected child abuse prevent suspected child abuse prevent suspected child abuse prevent suspected child abuse
and neglect. and neglect. and neglect. and neglect.
Oral Screening K-12: This Oral Screening K-12: This Oral Screening K-12: This Oral Screening K-12: This
course for school nurses, course for school nurses, course for school nurses, course for school nurses,
community health nurses, and community health nurses, and community health nurses, and community health nurses, and
other healthcare providers other healthcare providers other healthcare providers other healthcare providers
includes identifying normal includes identifying normal includes identifying normal includes identifying normal
and abnormal hard and soft and abnormal hard and soft and abnormal hard and soft and abnormal hard and soft
tissue in the mouth, performing tissue in the mouth, performing tissue in the mouth, performing tissue in the mouth, performing
an oral cancer screening, and an oral cancer screening, and an oral cancer screening, and an oral cancer screening, and
oral health education oral health education oral health education oral health education
information for students, information for students, information for students, information for students,
teachers and parents. teachers and parents. teachers and parents. teachers and parents.
Anticipatory Guidance Anticipatory Guidance Anticipatory Guidance Anticipatory Guidance
Manual for ECC Prevention: Manual for ECC Prevention: Manual for ECC Prevention: Manual for ECC Prevention:
The manual provides specific The manual provides specific The manual provides specific The manual provides specific
prevention objectives from prevention objectives from prevention objectives from prevention objectives from
prenatal through age 24 prenatal through age 24 prenatal through age 24 prenatal through age 24
months with educational months with educational months with educational months with educational
handouts in both English and handouts in both English and handouts in both English and handouts in both English and
Spanish, and dental resource Spanish, and dental resource Spanish, and dental resource Spanish, and dental resource
information. information. information. information.
Fluoride Varnish Manual: Fluoride Varnish Manual: Fluoride Varnish Manual: Fluoride Varnish Manual:
Application protocol, ordering Application protocol, ordering Application protocol, ordering Application protocol, ordering
information, insurance billing information, insurance billing information, insurance billing information, insurance billing
information, handouts and information, handouts and information, handouts and information, handouts and
consent forms in English and consent forms in English and consent forms in English and consent forms in English and
Spanish. Spanish. Spanish. Spanish.
Page 8 of 11
Updated: ______03/10/09__________________________
Fluoride Varnish Community Health Nurse: Community Health Nurse: Community Health Nurse: Community Health Nurse:
Fallon: Dayton: Would like Fluoride Lovelock: (vacant) Virginia City: Would like
Varnish training, plus Fluoride Varnish training, plus
mentoring and supplies. (M. mentoring and supplies. (S.
Holloway) Plaugher)
Fernley: Would like Fluoride
Varnish application training,
plus mentoring and supplies.
(C. Torres)
Silver Springs: (Part-time –
Denise Engel)
Yerington: (Part-time – Joyce
Lyn Hakin)
Sealants Few “sealant days” provided Saint Mary’s Dental Sealant
Prevention
by private practices. (per Laura Program: This free program
Webb) provides oral health education,
screening and sealants to
Saint Mary’s Dental Sealant second grade students who
Program: This free program attend targeted, “at-risk”
provides oral health education, elementary schools. In 2006-
screening and sealants to 07 only one school in Lyon
second grade students who County was served, Silver
attend targeted, “at-risk” Springs Elementary School.
elementary schools. In 2006-
07 two schools in Churchill
County were served, EC Best
and Numa Elementary
Schools.
Xylitol
Community Water None of the communities have public water systems with the fluoride levels monitored and adjusted. Many of the residents are on
Fluoridation private wells and may have fluoride levels that meet or exceed the recommended level. Residents can have their water tested through
the State Lab in Reno (775) 688-1335.
Page 9 of 11
Updated: ______03/10/09__________________________
Treatment – What is Children & Youth: Northern Children & Youth: Northern Children & Youth: Northern Children & Youth: Northern
currently available for Nevada Dental Health Program Nevada Dental Health Program Nevada Dental Health Program Nevada Dental Health Program
www.nndental.org www.nndental.org www.nndental.org www.nndental.org
the following groups? Coordinates dental care for low Coordinates dental care for low Coordinates dental care for low Coordinates dental care for low
Children & income children. (775-770- income children. (775-770- income children. (775-770- income children. (775-770-
Youth (0-18) 6609) 6609) 6609) 6609)
Adults, non-
senior (19-64) 3 Private practice dental Seniors with dental care needs
offices; 2 general; 1 are referred to the Foster
Seniors (65+) general/ortho (per Laura Grandparent Program. There
Uninsured Webb) is a waiting list.
All ages: Healthy Smiles
Family Dentistry in Yerington
(775-463-1800) (Accepts
Medicaid/NV CheckUp, offers
Access-to-Care
sliding scale for uninsured,
also accepts other insurance
plans.)
All ages:
HAWC Silver Stage Dental
Center
775-577-3344 office
775-577-3355
(For additional information:
Milena Cummings –
ssdentalcare@live.com )
Other Access-to-Care NV Covering Kids and NV Covering Kids and NV Covering Kids and NV Covering Kids and
issues: Families Families Families Families
Insurance Health Care Coverage Health Care Coverage Health Care Coverage Health Care Coverage
Offer Sliding Scale Information and Application Information and Application Information and Application Information and Application
Contacts for Pro Assistance on Medicaid and Assistance on Medicaid and Assistance on Medicaid and Assistance on Medicaid and
Bono Treatment NV Check Up (775-982-7504) NV Check Up (775-982-7504) NV Check Up (775-982-7504) NV Check Up (775-982-7504)
Treatment for
Dental Care
Emergencies
Transportation
Etc.
Page 10 of 11
Updated: ______03/10/09__________________________
RESOURCE SHARING: (Please use this area for sharing resources that might not fit in another category, i.e.,
employee recruiting services, equipment available to borrow, etc.)
Two portable dental chairs with lights, tools and side tables, suitable for providing dental screenings and/or fluoride varnish are available
to borrow from ITCN Head Start. Contact Raylene Friel at itcn-health@sdi.net for information.
NEEDS IDENTIFIED: (Please use this area for sharing needs that might not fit in another category, i.e., employee
recruiting services, equipment needed to borrow, etc.)
Page 11 of 11
