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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket Health Board Mar 30 2021Whatcom County Council as the Health Board COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 30, 2021 10 AM Virtual Meeting VIRTUAL MEETING - VIEW ONLINE COUNCILMEMBERS Rud Browne Barry Buchanan Tyler Byrd Todd Donovan Ben Elenbaas Carol Frazey Kathy Kershner CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C. Council as the Health Board Meeting Agenda March 30, 2021 Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment Director and Health Officer Report Discussion on COVID Impact Assessment AB2021-196 Discussion on COVID Impact Assessment from Public Health Advisory Board Update on State Legislative Session AB2021-197 Update on State Legislature from the Whatcom County Health Department Update on Vaccinations AB2021-198 Update on COVID-19 Vaccines from Whatcom County Health Department Adjournment Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 21712024 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AS THE HEALTH BOARD 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 Virtual Access information can be found: www.whatcomcounty.us/ioinvirtualcouncil AGENDA Meetin_g Topics 1. Roll Call 2. Public Comment 3. Director and Health Officer Report .............., 4. Discussion on COVID Impact Assessment 5. Update on State Legislative Session __________ 6. Update on Vaccinations Whatcom County ' I HEALTH Department Pages Time no ppr 10:00-10:05 no ppr 10:05-10:15 .pg 2-3 .pg 4 pg 5-7 ,pg 8 to end 10:15-10:30 10:30-10:45 10:45-11:00 11:00-11:30 Overview The purpose of this report is to provide a brief summary of progress on implementation of the Child and Family Action Plan (CFAP) adopted by the Health Board in February 2020. Progress on Key Action Items 1. Infrastructure and Budget to Support County Child & Family Work • Office of County Executive assigned responsibility for supporting CFAP initiatives to the Health Department, while awaiting recommendations from Task Force for additional infrastructure development • Office of County Executive worked with City of Bellingham for contribution toward funding CFAP implementation • Council adopted 2021-22 supplemental budget request to support elements of the CFAP, including task force, fiscal analysis and health navigation system. 2. Establishing a County Child and Family Well-being Task Force • County funding allocated to support Task Force development and facilitation in 2021-22 County Budget • Task Force ordinance drafted by Public Health Advisory Board and approved by Council on 11/24/20 • Task Force membership includes 15 representatives identified for permanent organizational positions, 15 additional members appointed by Council on 1/26/21 • First task force meeting was held on 3/8/21 (with plans for twice monthly meetings) For more information about the Task Force, including roster, meeting agenda and notes see: httDS://www.whatcomcountv.us/3537/Child-and-Familv-Well-Beina-Task-Force 3. Fiscal Analysis and Funding for Child and Family Programs and Services • Determining scope of fiscal analysis included as a Task Force assignment in early 2021 • Some funding to support fiscal analysis included in County budget 4. County Services for Children and Families • Limited progress on culturally appropriate/trauma-informed services initiative (may tie in with emerging County racial equity initiatives) • Funding allocated for child & family Health Navigation System planning and implementation in County Budget. Planning for this program has begun. 5. Initiatives to Support Child Care, Housing, and Behavioral Health Supports for Children and Families • County staff convening and coordinating with community partners on efforts to increase access to child care, housing stability for families with children, and behavioral health supports for children and families. These priority issues are being addressed as part of Healthy Whatcom's Community Health Improvement Planning in 2021. 3/19/2021 2of12 Overview The purpose of this report is to provide a brief summary of progress on implementation of actions in support of the Health Board's 2020 resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis in Whatcom County. Link to resolution at http://documents.whatcomcounty.us/weblink8/0/doc/4665496/Pagel.aspx?searchid=dcc97b27- a0db-4f06-9efc-c1 f019c8124f Progress 1. Establishing Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) Sub -committee on Racial Equity • PHAB voted to establish a sub -committee on racial equity to identify opportunities for changes to PHAB practices that would support greater diversity on the board and provide support to Health Board and Health Department on matters related to advancing racial equity in Whatcom County. • PHAB Sub -committee began meeting monthly in February and has had two meetings to date. 2. Establishing an Internal County Planning Group to Determine Next Steps • Health Department staff are coordinating with the Office of the County Executive to convene a small group of county leaders, including Human Resources leadership, to map out next steps for pursuing membership in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and other action steps outlined in the Health Board's resolution such as staff training. • First meeting of the internal planning group to be scheduled for April 2021. 3. Supporting Community Efforts with Focus on Racial Equity • Staff within the Office of the County Executive are working with the City of Bellingham and community partners to advance the development of a Racial Equity Commission. • Funding for administrative support for a Racial Equity Commission was included in County Budget for 2021-22. https://www.whatcomcounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/51215/6403 • A request for proposals from qualified individuals for community outreach, research and proposal development for a racial equity commission is currently posted with bids due 3/23/21 https://www.whatcomcounty.us/bids.aspx?bidlD=377 3/19/2021 3of12 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form March 30, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #: COVID Impact Assessment PRESENTER: Sterling Chick, PHAB Chair, Erika Lautenbach, WCHD Director BOARD ACTION: Action Item COVID Impact Assessment ® Discussion FYI - Only A key role for health departments is to collect, assess and disseminate data to help create or inform existing community alliances to improve health. While there are many existing efforts, including the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), to address health issues, there is a need to update data to include the specific impacts associated with COVID. Notably, social, emotional, health, and economic impacts are of relevance and importance to establishing COVID recovery plans. While data is a key component in prioritization, much of what is available in national and state surveys and data sets precedes COVID. There is, however, a wealth of information, both quantitative and qualitative, available from our community providers, partners, and businesses, with which to understand the impacts of COVID on Whatcom County. To that end, PHAB seeks to establish a process for a series of convenings with providers to gain insight, information, and data on issues such as behavioral health, substance use, economic hardship/housing instability, abuse, and other social and behavioral issues within our community. The convenings will also help us understand agency capacity to ramp up to address these issues, and gaps in infrastructure, staffing, and funding. This work, coupled and in collaboration with our economic development partners who are assessing the economic impacts of COVID, will help create a COVID Impact Assessment. This document will help guide policy, financial investments, and prioritization of workplan topics among participating boards and commissions. It will also help refine or provide further information on the existing CHIP priorities of kindergarten readiness, youth mental health, childcare, and affordable housing for families. The PHAB will soon establish a workplan and timeline for completing this work, in partnership with the Health Department and with support from internal and external professionals, facilitators, writers, and graphic designers. The PHAB will keep the Health Board apprised of the progress and will provide a report of the impact assessment results. BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED • Discuss as needed Whatcom County ' ll HEALTH Department 4of12 �GO� CQ BOARD �2 1 QSNI NG�t Tiiscussi • f • n March 30, 2021 AGENDA ITEM # : State Legislative Update PRESENTER: Astrid Newell, Community Health Manager BOARD ACTION: Action Item 0 Discussion FYI - Only The 2021 Washington State Legislature is currently in regular session until April 25. As of March 19, there are several bills that are still under consideration that may be of interest to the Health Board for action or awareness. Public Health System The COVID-19 pandemic has increased legislative interest in the state's public health system. Two bills that are particularly relevant for local public health are: • HB 1152 Concerning creation of comprehensive public health districts httas:llaaa.lea.wa.aovlbillsummarv?BiIlNumber=1152&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o Governor Inslee proposed bill that would dismantle current local health structure and create regionalized models. Creates a work group to develop and recommend to the Dept of Health Secretary a public health system that provides foundational public health services. Proposes changes to local health board structures, adding members with health expertise. o Bill has undergone significant revisions with input from stakeholders including local public health. Current striker bill removes many of the references to dismantling local public health structures and includes development of four regional entities to support local public health work and promote shared public health services across regions. o Bill is a companion to several public health funding bills. • HB 1340 Concerning creation of a statewide pandemic preparation and response task force https://app.leg.wa.gov/bilisummarV?BiIlNumber=1340&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o This task force would review statewide response to COVID-19 and provide recommendations for improving state pandemic preparation. o Bill was not approved by committee cutoff, but bill sponsor is working to accomplish the intent of bill via budget proviso. Public Health Fund Despite the essential nature of public health services in all communities, the public health system in WA State and across the country has been chronically underfunded. During the past year, the lack of investment in public health has been evidenced by challenges in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to ongoing legislative support for pandemic response, several bills have been proposed in this current legislative session to provide dedicated long-term funding for public health. The Health Board may choose to provide input to the state budget process related to stable public health funding. One example of a bill that is currently under consideration is: Whatcom County HEALTH Department 5of12 • SB 5149 Funding foundational public health services https://app.leg.wa.gov/biIlsummary?BiIlNumber=5149&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o Governor Inslee proposed bill that would fund foundational public health services with a per member per month "covered lives" assessment on health insurance carriers, Medicaid managed care organizations and third -party administrators. The resulting fund would be dedicated to public health with up to $100,000,000/year in fiscal year 2022, increasing each year to a maximum of $200,000,000/year in fiscal year 2026 and beyond. o Current Status as of 3/19: In Senate Ways and Means Children and Families Over the past several years, the Health Board has committed their support for children and families in Whatcom County through the passage of resolutions, funding decisions, and adoption of the Child and Family Action Plan in February 2020. Several bills currently under consideration would provide support for Health Board priorities focused on young children and their families. • SB 5237/HB 1213 Expanding accessible, affordable child care and early childhood development programs https://app.leg.wa.gov/bilisummary?BiIlNumber=5237&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o Referred to as the "Fair Start for Kids Act" this legislation would establish a new account for child care and early learning purposes and includes a non -exhaustive list of spending goals and strategies. It will expand eligibility and decrease copayments in the Working Connections Childcare Program (child care subsidies) and expand eligibility in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance program. The bill would also provide increased rates, training, grants, supports and services for child care and early learning providers. It would also increase the social safety net for families of children from birth until age 3, as well as for their providers. o As of 3/19, this bill has passed out of the Senate and is being considered in the House. SB 5068 Improving health outcomes by extending coverage during the postpartum period https:/Iapp.leg.wa.gov/bilisummarV?BiIlNumber=5068&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o This bill extends Medicaid/Apple Health coverage for new mothers to one year postpartum rather than current 60 days. This bill is in response to concerns about high rates of maternal mortality, particularly in communities of color, and other postpartum concerns experienced by mothers in WA State including behavioral health challenges. o As of 3/19, this bill was unanimously approved by the Senate 46-0, and is currently in the House. Health Equity In November 2020, the Health Board adopted a resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis, and committing to take a variety of actions that promote racial equity. The State Legislature is considering several bills with a focus on equity. One bill that could impact local public health is: SB 5052 Concerning creation of health equity zones https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BiIlNumber=5052&Year=2021 o Requires the State Dept of Health, subject to funding, to designate health equity zones statewide and develop projects that meet the needs of each zone. Allows communities to self -identify as a health equity zone and develop projects. Defines that health disparities must be documented or identified by WA State Dept of Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. o As of 3/19, the Second Substitute bill was approved by the Senate 30-17. Currently in the House Appropriations Committee. Whatcom County HEALTH Department 6of12 BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED Health Board may choose to provide testimony or letters of support/opposition for bills or concepts under consideration by the State Legislature. ATTACHMENT(S) • None fi)vWhatcom County HEALTH Department 7of12 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form March 30, 2019 AGENDA ITEM # : COVID-19 Vaccine Update PRESENTER: Amy Hockenberry BOARD ACTION: Action Item Discussion Q FYI - Only The Whatcom County Health Department began planning for COVID-19 vaccines in the early fall of 2020, and the first vaccines started to arrive in Whatcom County in mid -December. Since then, Whatcom County vaccine providers have developed a strong vaccine delivery system and are prepared for when there is an increase and steady vaccine supply. As of mid -March 2021, there are over 45 individual vaccine provider locations throughout the county, and almost 50,000 Whatcom County residents have been able to receive at least one COVID-19 dose. Weekly vaccine allocations to Whatcom County providers continue to fluctuate, making vaccine clinic planning a challenge. However, the WA State Department of Health has indicated that vaccine supply will increase in the coming months. During this time, the Whatcom County Health Department has focused on working with medical and pharmacy vaccine providers to build a coordinated and collaborative approach for vaccine administration. This has included the Community Vaccination Center's launch, the deployment of our Mobile Vaccine Clinic Program, coordination with the National Guard to host clinics, and conducting outreach to our most vulnerable populations. The Health Department will provide an update on vaccine allocations, prioritization guidance and timelines, vaccine planning efforts, program progress, and ongoing community collaborations to ensure equitable vaccine access for our most vulnerable populations. BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED ATTACHMENT(S) PowerPoint Presentation will be provided the day before the meeting, in order to present with the most updated information. Whatcom County ' ll HEALTH Department 8of12 COVID Vaccine Supply CDC/Federal Supply DOH WA Dept of operated Health mass vax LTC - sites Pharmacy Partnership Enrolled Retail Fed Qual medical Enrolled Tribal Pharmacy Hlth Ctrs providers Pharmacies Clinics Program Whatcom County Vaccine Providers 9of12 Demand remains higher than supply Washington state Washington will receive from providers requested the federal government 489,690 343,700 a 321,260 first doses a 173,020 first doses a 168,430 second doses a 170,680 second doses This forecast did not include the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Whatcom County Residents Who Whatcom County N Have Received First Residents Who Are Pfizer/Moderna Dose or J&J Dose Fully Vaccinated (Recaived Gott, Pfizer/Modema doses orJ&J dose) ANN cm 61,244 27.2% 34,198 15.2% OA o 3/is a For the Week of March 15, 2021 CDC Allocation to WaDOH 5,710 First Doses/J&J Doso� +r � Federal Retail ?harmaey Partnership 2,000 Advocated to Whatcom O •_ Federally Qualified Health Centers 0 County Providers Long -Term Care Pharmacy Partnership (data not ovallobfe) For the U Indian Heath Service (data not avoilo6le) TOta Week of 7,710 Q 61111111111111 For the Week of March 22, 202 Mar 15 " CDCNlocation to WaDDH 3,470 Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership notyet available For the Tptal Federally Qualified Health Centers 0 Week of ((not final) Long -Term Care Pharmacy Partnership(datonot ovailable) Mar22 3,470 Indian Health Service (data notavoffable) wbatcom County 19 i' HEALTH Department 10 of 12 WASHINGTON'S COVID-19 VACCINE PHASES Find out if it's your turn at Find YourPhaseWA.org 7B 7B TIER 1 TIER 2 DECEMBER 2020 - PRESENT 2021 EST. MARCH 31 • High -risk health care Alpeople 65 years or older High -risk critical workers • People 16 yea. or older with workers in health care Al!l people 50 years or eltler who work in certain 2 or more co -morbidities settings In multigen rational congregate settings: or underlying conditions • High -risk first responders households (home where Agriculture; fishing vessel crews food • All people 60 years and older • Long-term care individuals from2or more processing; grocery stores; . People, staff and volunteers facility residents generations reside such as a n elder and mr rections; prisons,jaiEs in certain congregate livin gregae g •All other workersin risk in health care settings Educators and stafffor ordetendon centers; ubuc transit; remainin g settings correctional farllii[es; groups homes for people with pre-K through 12th grade first responders disabilities; settings where people • Child care providers People 16 years or older experlencing homelessness llve or access —1-1 who are t or pregnan hacs High -risk critical workers In g the.a t highhat puts them at high certain congregate settings: risk for severe restaurants, food services, COVID-19 illness. construction and manufacturing F,O�MUMrTt, C U�,vz L+Rrioo L, Whatcom County Agenda Bill Report File Number: AB2021-196 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 File ID: AB2021-196 Version: 1 Status: Discussed File Created: 03/22/2021 Entered by: JGay@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Health Department File Type: Discussion Assigned to: Council as the Health Board Final Action: 03/30/2021 Agenda Date: 03/30/2021 Enactment M Primary Contact Email: elautenb@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Discussion on COVID Impact Assessment from Public Health Advisory Board SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: See Attachment HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 03/30/2021 Council as the Health Board DISCUSSED Attachments: Health Board Discussion Form COVID impact assessment Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/7/2024 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form March 30, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #: COVID Impact Assessment PRESENTER: Sterling Chick, PHAB Chair, Erika Lautenbach, WCHD Director BOARD ACTION: Action Item COVID Impact Assessment ® Discussion FYI - Only A key role for health departments is to collect, assess and disseminate data to help create or inform existing community alliances to improve health. While there are many existing efforts, including the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), to address health issues, there is a need to update data to include the specific impacts associated with COVID. Notably, social, emotional, health, and economic impacts are of relevance and importance to establishing COVID recovery plans. While data is a key component in prioritization, much of what is available in national and state surveys and data sets precedes COVID. There is, however, a wealth of information, both quantitative and qualitative, available from our community providers, partners, and businesses, with which to understand the impacts of COVID on Whatcom County. To that end, PHAB seeks to establish a process for a series of convenings with providers to gain insight, information, and data on issues such as behavioral health, substance use, economic hardship/housing instability, abuse, and other social and behavioral issues within our community. The convenings will also help us understand agency capacity to ramp up to address these issues, and gaps in infrastructure, staffing, and funding. This work, coupled and in collaboration with our economic development partners who are assessing the economic impacts of COVID, will help create a COVID Impact Assessment. This document will help guide policy, financial investments, and prioritization of workplan topics among participating boards and commissions. It will also help refine or provide further information on the existing CHIP priorities of kindergarten readiness, youth mental health, childcare, and affordable housing for families. The PHAB will soon establish a workplan and timeline for completing this work, in partnership with the Health Department and with support from internal and external professionals, facilitators, writers, and graphic designers. The PHAB will keep the Health Board apprised of the progress and will provide a report of the impact assessment results. BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED Discuss as needed Whatcom County ' ll HEALTH Department Whatcom County Agenda Bill Report File Number: AB2021-197 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 File ID: AB2021-197 Version: 1 Status: Discussed File Created: 03/22/2021 Entered by: JGay@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Health Department File Type: Discussion Assigned to: Council as the Health Board Final Action: 03/30/2021 Agenda Date: 03/30/2021 Enactment M Primary Contact Email: anewell@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Update on State Legislature from the Whatcom County Health Department SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: See Attachment HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 03/30/2021 Council as the Health Board DISCUSSED Attachments: Health Board Discussion Form - StateLegislative Update Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/7/2024 �GO� CQ BOARD �2 1 QSNI NG�t TiscussioT • n March 30, 2021 AGENDA ITEM # : State Legislative Update PRESENTER: Astrid Newell, Community Health Manager BOARD ACTION: Action Item 0 Discussion FYI - Only The 2021 Washington State Legislature is currently in regular session until April 25. As of March 19, there are several bills that are still under consideration that may be of interest to the Health Board for action or awareness. Public Health System The COVID-19 pandemic has increased legislative interest in the state's public health system. Two bills that are particularly relevant for local public health are: • HB 1152 Concerning creation of comprehensive public health districts httas:llaaa.lea.wa.aovlbillsummarv?BiIlNumber=1152&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o Governor Inslee proposed bill that would dismantle current local health structure and create regionalized models. Creates a work group to develop and recommend to the Dept of Health Secretary a public health system that provides foundational public health services. Proposes changes to local health board structures, adding members with health expertise. o Bill has undergone significant revisions with input from stakeholders including local public health. Current striker bill removes many of the references to dismantling local public health structures and includes development of four regional entities to support local public health work and promote shared public health services across regions. o Bill is a companion to several public health funding bills. • HB 1340 Concerning creation of a statewide pandemic preparation and response task force https://app.leg.wa.gov/bilisummary?BiIlNumber=1340&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o This task force would review statewide response to COVID-19 and provide recommendations for improving state pandemic preparation. o Bill was not approved by committee cutoff, but bill sponsor is working to accomplish the intent of bill via budget proviso. Public Health Fund Despite the essential nature of public health services in all communities, the public health system in WA State and across the country has been chronically underfunded. During the past year, the lack of investment in public health has been evidenced by challenges in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to ongoing legislative support for pandemic response, several bills have been proposed in this current legislative session to provide dedicated long-term funding for public health. The Health Board may choose to provide input to the state budget process related to stable public health funding. One example of a bill that is currently under consideration is: Whatcom County ��HEALTH ' Department • SB 5149 Funding foundational public health services https://app.leg.wa.gov/biIlsummary?BiIlNumber=5149&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o Governor Inslee proposed bill that would fund foundational public health services with a per member per month "covered lives" assessment on health insurance carriers, Medicaid managed care organizations and third -party administrators. The resulting fund would be dedicated to public health with up to $100,000,000/year in fiscal year 2022, increasing each year to a maximum of $200,000,000/year in fiscal year 2026 and beyond. o Current Status as of 3/19: In Senate Ways and Means Children and Families Over the past several years, the Health Board has committed their support for children and families in Whatcom County through the passage of resolutions, funding decisions, and adoption of the Child and Family Action Plan in February 2020. Several bills currently under consideration would provide support for Health Board priorities focused on young children and their families. • SB 5237/HB 1213 Expanding accessible, affordable child care and early childhood development programs https://app.leg.wa.gov/bilisummarv?BiIlNumber=5237&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o Referred to as the "Fair Start for Kids Act" this legislation would establish a new account for child care and early learning purposes and includes a non -exhaustive list of spending goals and strategies. It will expand eligibility and decrease copayments in the Working Connections Childcare Program (child care subsidies) and expand eligibility in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance program. The bill would also provide increased rates, training, grants, supports and services for child care and early learning providers. It would also increase the social safety net for families of children from birth until age 3, as well as for their providers. o As of 3/19, this bill has passed out of the Senate and is being considered in the House. SB 5068 Improving health outcomes by extending coverage during the postpartum period https://app.leg.wa.gov/bilisummary?BiIlNumber=5068&Initiative=false&Year=2021 o This bill extends Medicaid/Apple Health coverage for new mothers to one year postpartum rather than current 60 days. This bill is in response to concerns about high rates of maternal mortality, particularly in communities of color, and other postpartum concerns experienced by mothers in WA State including behavioral health challenges. o As of 3/19, this bill was unanimously approved by the Senate 46-0, and is currently in the House. Health Equity In November 2020, the Health Board adopted a resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis, and committing to take a variety of actions that promote racial equity. The State Legislature is considering several bills with a focus on equity. One bill that could impact local public health is: SB 5052 Concerning creation of health equity zones https://app.leg.wa.gov/bilisummary?BiIlNumber=5052&Year=2021 o Requires the State Dept of Health, subject to funding, to designate health equity zones statewide and develop projects that meet the needs of each zone. Allows communities to self -identify as a health equity zone and develop projects. Defines that health disparities must be documented or identified by WA State Dept of Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. o As of 3/19, the Second Substitute bill was approved by the Senate 30-17. Currently in the House Appropriations Committee. Whatcom County HEALTH Department BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED Health Board may choose to provide testimony or letters of support/opposition for bills or concepts under consideration by the State Legislature. ATTACHMENT(S) • None Whatcom County HEALTH Department Whatcom County Agenda Bill Report File Number: AB2021-198 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 File ID: AB2021-198 Version: 1 Status: Discussed File Created: 03/22/2021 Entered by: JGay@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Health Department File Type: Discussion Assigned to: Council as the Health Board Final Action: 03/30/2021 Agenda Date: 03/30/2021 Enactment M Primary Contact Email: ahockenb@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Update on COVID-19 Vaccines from Whatcom County Health Department SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: See Attached HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 03/30/2021 Council as the Health Board PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED Attachments: Health Board Discussion Form - Vaccine Update, Presentation Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/7/2024 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form March 30, 2019 AGENDA ITEM # : COVID-19 Vaccine Update PRESENTER: Amy Hockenberry BOARD ACTION: Action Item Discussion Q FYI - Only The Whatcom County Health Department began planning for COVID-19 vaccines in the early fall of 2020, and the first vaccines started to arrive in Whatcom County in mid -December. Since then, Whatcom County vaccine providers have developed a strong vaccine delivery system and are prepared for when there is an increase and steady vaccine supply. As of mid -March 2021, there are over 45 individual vaccine provider locations throughout the county, and almost 50,000 Whatcom County residents have been able to receive at least one COVID-19 dose. Weekly vaccine allocations to Whatcom County providers continue to fluctuate, making vaccine clinic planning a challenge. However, the WA State Department of Health has indicated that vaccine supply will increase in the coming months. During this time, the Whatcom County Health Department has focused on working with medical and pharmacy vaccine providers to build a coordinated and collaborative approach for vaccine administration. This has included the Community Vaccination Center's launch, the deployment of our Mobile Vaccine Clinic Program, coordination with the National Guard to host clinics, and conducting outreach to our most vulnerable populations. The Health Department will provide an update on vaccine allocations, prioritization guidance and timelines, vaccine planning efforts, program progress, and ongoing community collaborations to ensure equitable vaccine access for our most vulnerable populations. BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED ATTACHMENT(S) PowerPoint Presentation will be provided the day before the meeting, in order to present with the most updated information. Whatcom County ' ll HEALTH Department COVID Vaccine Supply CDC/Federal Supply DOH WA Dept of operated Health mass vax LTC - sites Pharmacy Partnership Enrolled Retail Fed Qual medical Enrolled Tribal Pharmacy Hlth Ctrs providers Pharmacies Clinics Program Whatcom County Vaccine Providers Demand remains higher than supply Washington state Washington will receive from providers requested the federal government 489,690 343,700 a 321,260 first doses a 173,020 first doses a 168,430 second doses a 170,680 second doses This forecast did not include the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Whatcom County Residents Who Whatcom County N Have Received First Residents Who Are Pfizer/Moderna Dose or J&J Dose Fully Vaccinated (Recaived Gott, Pfizer/Modema doses orJ&J dose) ANN cm 61,244 27.2% 34,198 15.2% OA o 3/is a For the Week of March 15, 2021 CDC Allocation to WaDOH 5,710 First Doses/J&J Doso� +-' � Federal Retail ?harmaey Partnership 2,000 Advocated to Whatcom O •_ Federally Qualified Health Centers 0 County Providers Long -Term Care Pharmacy Partnership (data not ovallobfe) For the U Indian Heath Service (data not avoilo6le) Tota Week of 7,710 Q 61111111111111 For the Week of March 22, 202 Mar 15 4— " CDCNlocation to WaDOH 3,470 cFederal Retail Pharmacy Partnership notyet available For the Tptal oFederally Qualified Health Centers 0 Week of ((not final) Long -Term Care Pharmacy Partnership(datonot ovailable) Mar22 3,470 Indian Health Service (data notavoffable) wbatcom County 19 i' HEALTH Department 1NASHINGTON'S COVID-19 VACCINE PHASES Find out if it's your turn at Find YourPhaseWA.org 7B 7B TIER 1 TIER 2 DECEMBER 2020 - PRESENT 2021 EST. MARCH 31 • High -risk health care Alpeople 65 years or older High -risk crltical workers • People 16 yean or older with workers in health care Al!l people 50 years or eltler who work in certain 2 or more co -morbidities settings In multigen rational congregate settings: or underlying conditions • High -risk first responders households (home where Agriculture; fishing vessel crews food • All people 60 years and older • Long-term care individuals from2or more processing; grocery stores; . People, staff and volunteers re' facilitydents generations reside such as an elder and a grandchild) corrections; IS in certain congregate living • All other workersin risk in health care settings Educators and stafffor orde[entioo entersa� uhkc transit; remainln g settings: correctional facilities; groups homes for people with pre-K through 12th grade first responders disabilities; settings where people • Child care providers People 16 years or older eapedencing homelessness live or access services ho are pregnant or have a disability that •High -risk critical workers in puts them at high certain congregate settings: risk for severe restaurants food services, COVID-19 illness. construction and manufacturing F,O�MUMrT, C U�,vz L+Rrioo L, Questions