September 2023 Board of Health Meeting - Q2 2023 Board of Health Feedback Survey Results Information Report

Prepared By:

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Department

Date:

September 21, 2023

Subject:

Q2 2023 Board of Health Feedback Survey Results

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE

The Ontario Public Health Standards (2021), under the Good Governance and Management Practices Domain, states: “the board of health shall have a self-evaluation process of its governance practices…”.

September 2023 Board of Health Meeting - Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Season 2023/2024 Information Report

Prepared By:

Healthy Schools Department - Immunization

Date:

September 21, 2023

Subject:

Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Season 2023/2024

BACKGROUND

Influenza (flu) Vaccine

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) plays a key role in the implementation of the Ministry of Health’s Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP) which offers influenza vaccine free of charge each year to all individuals six months of age and older who live, work, or attend school in Ontario.

September 2023 Board of Health Meeting - August 2023 - Monthly SafePoint Site Operations Update Information Report

BACKGROUND

Overview

  • SafePoint officially opened on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, serving clients 7 days per week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily.
  • In order to ensure transparency related to SafePoint operations, the Board of Health will be provided with regular updates.

Application Status

  • The WECHU’s application to operate SafePoint under a Supervised Consumption Services (SCS) exemption was approved by Health Canada on July 21st, 2023.

September 2023 Board of Health Meeting - July 2023 - Monthly SafePoint Site Operations Update Information Report

BACKGROUND

Overview

  • SafePoint officially opened on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, serving clients 7 days per week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily.
  • In order to ensure transparency related to SafePoint operations, the Board of Health will be provided with regular updates.

Application Status

  • On July 21st, 2023, the WECHU received a letter from the federal government authorizing the requested Supervised Consumption Services (SCS) exemption.

September 2023 Board of Health Meeting - 2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan Q2 Information Report

PREPARED BY:

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Department

DATE:

September, 21 2023

SUBJECT:

2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan Q2 Report

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE

The WECHU’s 2022-2025 Refreshed Strategic Plan provides strategic direction to the organization. The plan defines the organizational vision, goals, and objectives to engage staff and support local public health outcomes within the community- with a specific focus on priority populations.

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