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County health official: pediatric vaccine clinic filled and borough contract up for renewal
Summary
County health staff reported a new pediatric vaccine clinic in Bridgewater with strong demand and said the county–borough contract ends Dec. 31; services will continue at current levels until a new contract is executed. Officials discussed bringing satellite services to Bound Brook.
Mike McCarthy of the county health department updated the council on public-health operations and the borough’s contract with the county.
McCarthy said the health department is updating its software and database systems to allow residents to file complaints, check permit and pool ratings, and otherwise access services online; the upgrade is expected by November. He reported the department recently opened a pediatric vaccine clinic in the Richard Hall (Bridgewater) space and that appointment slots filled quickly. Because of demand, county staff are considering satellite locations; McCarthy said Bound Brook is one possible site for future clinics.
He said the health department has submitted a readiness assessment to the Public Health Accreditation Board and is seeking national accreditation. The department also procured a CureMD electronic medical-record system to replace paper processes at some clinics.
McCarthy told the council that the county–borough contract for health services expires on Dec. 31. He said the county has not yet returned a proposed replacement contract to the borough but that, in the interim, services will continue at current levels until a new agreement is executed. He invited board members to flag any services they want increased or removed from the contract language.
Council members raised no objections to pursuing satellite vaccine services, and McCarthy said the department will continue outreach to local partners and school nurses as the vaccination season resumes.
