Michelle Davis, Executive DirectorSeptember 2018

Four individuals with experience in health and sanitation, one of whom represents federally recognized tribes

One county elected official who serves on a local board of health

One city elected official who serves on a local board of health

Two consumers of health care Local health officer Secretary of Health

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Monitor the health of the people in Washington

Serve as a public forum to inform health policy Develop policies and rules that prevent

disease, promote and protect the public's health

Recommend strategies and health goals to the Legislature and Governor

Staff the Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities

Complete Health Impact Reviews

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Objective, evidence-based tool Requested by Governor or legislators Assesses how legislative proposals impact

health and equity Growing use– 49 HIRs completed for 30

different legislators since 2013 Good resource for lawmakers, local and state

agencies

Newborn screening requirements Birth certificate information Drinking water and food safety standards Immunizations for school/ child care entry Visual and auditory screening in schools Water recreation and school facilities Notifiable conditions On-site sewage and shellfish sanitation Isolation and quarantine Handling of human remains

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Water Recreation On-site sewage Notifiable Conditions Keeping of Animals Food Code (food trucks) Food Code (Federal code and more) Immunizations Group A Public Water Systems (PFAS) Newborn Screening (Lysosomal Storage

Disorders and other updates)

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Prenatal Screening Sanitary Control of Shellfish Transient Accommodations Auditory Screening for School Children

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The Board’s 5 year strategic plan goals include:◦ Strengthen the Public Health System◦ Promote prevention to improve health and

wellness◦ Promote Health Equity◦ Promote Healthy and Safe Environments

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Small staff, all general fund state funding Complex regulatory environment, many

agencies/ layers Regulatory consistency among diverse local

health jurisdictions and communities Crumbling infrastructure/ inadequate

funding Expanding outreach to diverse populations People don’t want government until they do.

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Michelle.Davis@sboh.wa.govChristy.Hoff@sboh.wa.gov