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Health department rolls out mobile 'safe sleep' trailer, Narcan supply and plans for ServSafe classes
Summary
Staff described public-health outreach including 28 doses of Narcan available to the community, distribution of radon test kits, a mobile immersive 'safe sleep' trailer for infant safe-sleep education, and plans to offer ServSafe instructor-led classes in spring.
Health-education staff described multiple outreach efforts the county is using to reach residents, including distribution of radon test kits, availability of Narcan, plans for ServSafe classes and a mobile immersive "Safe Sleep" trailer to teach infant safe-sleep practices.
"We also received, take home radon tests from Indiana Department of Health last quarter," health-education staff said, adding that the kits will be handed out ahead of Radon Action Week. Staff reported they have "28 doses of Narcan right now" available for community distribution.
Health education described a mobile unit designed as an immersive learning trailer modeled on an infant nursery; the inside will include a crib, pack-and-play and car seat and will allow staff to ask visitors to demonstrate how they put a baby to sleep so trainers can show safer alternatives. The staff member said the concept is unique in the state and should help reach visual learners.
Staff also said they and a colleague became certified as ServSafe instructors and expect to offer community classes and certification testing by late spring. No new budget actions or formal program approvals were recorded in the transcript; the items were presented as program updates and plans.
