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Public Health reports harm-reduction services and PCP program statistics
Summary
Public Health Director Denise Jiron said the department is hiring a part-time custodian, continues harm-reduction distribution, and reported the PCP program serves 58 clients with 1,394 hours and 28 providers; a recent PCP audit had four findings that are being addressed.
Denise Jiron reported that Public Health is advertising for a part-time custodian and expects to hire within several weeks. She said the department continues to distribute harm-reduction supplies including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, condoms and COVID tests.
Jiron reported PCP-program metrics: 58 clients served, 1,394 hours of service and 28 providers. She noted the PCP program had an announced audit on Oct. 15–16 that resulted in four findings; corrective action documents have been submitted and supervisor training has been completed, with certificates pending.
Jiron also summarized a two-day Team Approach to Foodborne Outbreak Response training and reviewed a preliminary quarterly surveillance report for STIs (April–June and July–September data), noting the reports are preliminary and subject to change.
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