Elaine McManis

The Colorado Board of Health held a public meeting to discuss various topics. The board discussed and approved amendments to radiation control regulations, specifically concerning the use of radionuclides in the healing arts and the licensing of radioactive material. Additionally, they approved amendments to newborn screening regulations, focusing on second newborn screenings. The board scheduled public rulemaking hearings for further amendments to radiation control regulations, including transportation of radioactive materials and physical protection of radioactive material quantities. They also approved a funding recommendation for the Colorado HIV and AIDS Prevention Program. Updates were provided on board member committee activities, legislative matters, and the Executive Director's report, which included updates on the COVID-19 response. The board also discussed and recommended activities for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.

The Colorado Board of Health held a public meeting to discuss several key items. The board approved a no-cost extension for a medical research grant studying the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on tremors in Parkinson's disease. They also approved funding for the Tobacco Education, Prevention and Cessation Grant Program Review Committee for the Moffat County Health Department. Updates were provided on Colorado's COVID-19 response, including the monitoring of counties with variances and increasing case rates, and efforts to increase the state's lab capacity for testing. The board also discussed environmental activity, specifically addressing PFAS in Colorado waters and air quality improvement efforts. Additionally, they debated sending a letter in support of a statewide mask order, emphasizing the need for variances based on transmission rates.

The Colorado Board of Health convened to discuss several key issues. Amendments to radiation control regulations were approved, focusing on the transportation of radioactive materials and X-ray imaging. A request for a rulemaking hearing was presented regarding emergency medical services, specifically addressing EMS and EMR education, EMS certification, and EMR registration. Additionally, proposed revisions to swimming pool and mineral bath regulations were discussed, with a focus on allowing local health agencies to adopt portions of the Model Aquatic Health Code. The board also approved the appointment of a member to the Cancer, Cardiovascular and Chronic Pulmonary Disease Grants Program Review Committee. The Executive Director reported on declaring racism a public health crisis and provided updates on COVID-19 incidence rates and testing.

The Colorado Board of Health held a public meeting to discuss several key issues. The board discussed and approved amendments to regulations concerning hospital standards, community clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, and freestanding emergency departments, focusing on patient rights to know about services a facility refuses to provide for non-medical reasons. Additionally, amendments to vital statistics rules were approved, addressing grammatical errors, clarifying language, and updating sections with current practices. The board also considered a fee increase for the Medical Marijuana Registry to cover operational costs and future system upgrades. Furthermore, the board discussed and set rulemaking hearings for radiation control regulations and medical aid-in-dying rules.

The 2017-2022 Strategic Plan for the Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board (WWFOCB) focuses on maintaining a robust operator certification program and ensuring customer satisfaction. Key areas of focus include integrating technology into processes, improving exam and renewal processes, expanding test site locations, training a new generation of operators, ensuring up-to-date exam information, and promoting health equity and environmental justice. The WWFOCB identified four goals: improve operator services with minimal cost increase, update facility classifications, promote the profession, and board development.