COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 20-3533

• File #: SR 20-3533
• Type: Public Comment
• Status: Scheduled Item
• Department: Clerk of the Board
• Meeting Date: 10/27/2020
• Legislative Title: Public Comment: Chair Hall reported that on October 20th, as in previous years, the County Health Officer issued an order requiring County Health Workers to be vaccinated for influenza, or if they declined, to wear a mask while in contact with patients or in patient care areas. On October 26th the order was modified at the request of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in order to allow for more flexibility in connection with the hospitals internal policy. A similar order has been issued annually for many years before the official start of flu season and this order is not a response to COVID-19. Health Care Facilities, Agencies and Entities are responsible for implementation and enforcement of the policy. Chair Hall reported that a number of letters have been received from local doctors, clinics and from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in support of the order. The following members of the public provided comment: Joseph Bonomolo, District III resident; Jenna Beecham, District IV resident;...

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Public Comment: Chair Hall reported that on October 20th, as in previous years, the County Health Officer issued an order requiring County Health Workers to be vaccinated for influenza, or if they declined, to wear a mask while in contact with patients or in patient care areas. On October 26th the order was modified at the request of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in order to allow for more flexibility in connection with the hospitals internal policy. A similar order has been issued annually for many years before the official start of flu season and this order is not a response to COVID-19. Health Care Facilities, Agencies and Entities are responsible for implementation and enforcement of the policy. Chair Hall reported that a number of letters have been received from local doctors, clinics and from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in support of the order.

The following members of the public provided comment: Joseph Bonomolo, District III resident; Jenna Beecham, District IV resident; Susan Maguire, District I resident; David Collins, District III resident; Lisa Gonzalez, District IV resident; Dominique, County resident; Jennifer Jordan, County resident; Cheryl Heward, District I resident; John Bynes, Marine Corps League, Nevada County Consolidated Veterans Council - Chair Hall commented that staff would work with Mr. Bynes to find alternate locations for the Council to meet; Dylan Waddle, District II resident; Paul Daniel Jordan, District I resident; Reinette Senum, District I resident and Former Mayor of Nevada City; Dr. Heidi Hook, Naturopathic doctor in Auburn, CA; Judy Caylor, District I resident; Gregg Lien, District I resident and Nevada County Attorney; Denise Billberg, District III resident and representative of California Health Coalition Advocacy; Emergency Nurse, County resident; Laura Menard, County resident; Christoph, County resident; Penelope Sullivan, County resident and Nevada County for Vaccine Awareness representative; Soleil Webb, Coun...