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DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE WORK GROUPS
Web and Communications Group
The Web and Communications Committee is comprised of representatives from each of the seven divisions within the Health Department and meets at least monthly. This committee is responsible for the design and maintenance of the Health Department WEB pages, which was launched in September 1999 as part of County Government's WEB site, promoting effective internal communications, developing and maintaining an orientation package for employees, and planning presentations for the quarterly staff meetings. Send any comments about the Health Department's Web pages to the Webmaster at amcarrin@ph.co.durham.nc.us. Click on this link for committee members.
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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Committee
The goal of this committee is to facilitate continuous improvement in the quality of services provided to our customers and staff. The CQI Committee is comprised of at least one representative from each of the divisions within the Durham County Health Department. This committee is divided into several subcommittees that coordinate specific projects including the Customer Satisfaction Survey, the Suggestion Box, Computer User Services and Internal Customer Service. The full committee meets monthly.
Employee Recognition Committee
The Employee Recognition Committee organizes the soliciting and selection process for the Pam Wall-Brame Employee of the Quarter Award. The committee, comprised of division representatives, meets at least quarterly and presents the award to an employee at the Health Department quarterly staff meeting.
Epidemiology Team
The Epidemiology Team, "Epi-Team", responds to communicable and infectious disease concerns and outbreaks within Durham County. The team consists of numerous staff professionals who provide twenty-four hour coverage, seven days a week for any emergencies that request immediate attention. Referrals for any time after regular business hours and/or weekends are received from 911 dispatch.
Facility/Safety Committee
The mission of the Facility/Safety Committee is to preserve and protect the health and safety of employees by assessing occupational health and safety needs of employees and identifying, coordinating, implementing and evaluating health department policies and programs related to occupational health and safety. The committee also identifies and examines the facility of the Durham County Health Department, including the building, grounds, maintenance and security, and the impact they have on the customers, visitors and employees in order to insure that health department services are provided in a clean, safe facility. The committee is made up of health department division representatives and meets monthly.
OTHER WORK GROUPS
County Wellness Team
The Wellness Team is comprised of representatives from Durham County Government departments. The purpose of the team is to provide input and promote health-related programs and activities for county employees. Each program is offered to reduce the risks of chronic disease by promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
Domestic Violence Task Force
This task force is comprised of community members and representatives from various agencies that provide domestic violence education and prevention. Projects organized by the task force include public awareness activities throughout the year, with a concentration of activities during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The meetings are held quarterly.
Gun Safety Team
The Team is comprised of community members and representatives from various agencies addressing gun safety. In addition to health department staff, membership includes representatives from the Office of the Sheriff and Durham Police Department. Projects organized by the Team include community education and campaigns to encourage gun owners to store and handle weapons safely. Team members provide these services at schools, churches and community events.
Project StraighTalk/ Project STAND Community Advisory Council
The Community Advisory Council meets monthly to guide the planning, implementation and evaluation of STD/HIV/communicable disease education activities in Durham County. The Council consists of over 30 members including agency representatives, people living with HIV/AIDS, people with a history of substance abuse, and concerned community members. Council members assist the staff with health education programs and staffing information tables at events. Staff and Council members collaborate with other agencies to plan intensive community outreach and awareness-raising activities during months with nationally recognized themes. These theme months include: STD Awareness Month (April), National HIV Testing Day (June), AIDS Awareness Month (October), and World AIDS Day (December). Council members also serve as community liaisons for Project StraighTalk and Project STAND (Syphilis Termination and Awareness in Durham)
For more information, or to join Project StraighTalk/Project STAND's Community Advisory Council, please contact Mary DeCoster, Program Manager, at (919)560-7793 or mdecoster@ph.co.durham.nc.us
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