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Health Department weighing move to GovPilot, SLPHI-funded giveaways and vaccine refrigerator ahead of rabies clinic
Summary
Mahwah Health Department staff reported issues using SDL inspection software on field laptops and are evaluating GovPilot’s cloud-based platform. The department said SLPHI grant funding will reimburse most rabies-clinic giveaway and supply costs, and noted a vaccine refrigerator is required by statute to store rabies vaccine prior to the clinic.
The Mahwah Health Department discussed operational needs for inspections and the upcoming rabies clinic.
Mr. Robe said inspectors have had difficulty using the SDL program on laptops in the field; the department is leaning toward GovPilot’s cloud-based solution but will continue vendor discussions and staff evaluation before deciding. Ms. Cetrulo said the bulk of expenditures for giveaways and rabies-clinic supplies will be reimbursed by SLPHI grant funding; many items will be used as promotional giveaways at township events and an electronic mobile sign will be shared with the Recreation Department to improve public communication. Ms. Sawchuk asked about the need for a vaccine refrigerator; Ms. Cetrulo said the rabies vaccine must be refrigerated before the clinic and that statute requires vaccines be kept separate from food items.
The minutes record planning and procurement discussion but do not show final purchasing decisions; the Board approved a veterinarian appointment earlier in the meeting to staff the upcoming free rabies clinic.
