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Division of Environmental Health Protection

Division of Environmental Health Protection. Michael Cambridge, Director December 18, 2012. Center for Environmental Health. We moved August 2012: Same phone number and email New Address: Empire State Plaza Corning Tower, Room Albany, New York 12237. CEH Updates.

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Division of Environmental Health Protection

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  1. Division of Environmental Health Protection Michael Cambridge, Director December 18, 2012

  2. Center for Environmental Health We moved August 2012: Same phone number and email New Address: Empire State PlazaCorning Tower, RoomAlbany, New York 12237

  3. CEH Updates • Capital Area Environmental Health Program • Formerly part of the Capital District Regional Office (CDRO) • Environmental Health Staff Consolidated with CEH • Environmental Health Program Oversight of DOs & LHDs • Information Systems & Technology Unit • CEH IT Staff Transferred to NYS Office of Information of Technology Services (ITS) Effective 11/22/12 • CEH IT Staff Still Housed in Tower and Supporting CEH Technology Needs • Center Directory • Updated CEH Directory printed for distribution 12/18/12

  4. Training Updates • Fall 2012 Basic Environmental Health Program (BEHP) • Preparedness Module Rescheduled for January 9, 2013 • BEHP Certificates to be Distributed Upon Course Completion • Sanitary Survey (SS) Courses • Ground Water SS Course Rescheduled for March 18 & 19, 2013 • Surface Water SS Course Rescheduled for March 20 & 21, 2013 • Reconvene the BEHP Advisory Committee • Work with CEHD Training Committee • Discuss BEHP Course Delivery, Training Needs & Emerging Issues • Training Needs Survey • Targeted for 2013

  5. DEC Brochure • “Be Green in the Great Lakes” • A Great Lakes Restoration Project funded by EPA • Addresses Land Care & Pest Management Practices • Targets those New York Counties bordering and within drainage basins for Great Lakes • Local Health Departments in target areas are invited to order additional copies for availability at their offices • Back of brochure includes information for ordering additional copies through the NYS DEC

  6. BCEHFP Program Updates 2012

  7. Program Updates • Tobacco Enforcement • Indoor Tanning • Body Art – Body Piercing and Tattooing • Lead Poisoning Prevention • Electronic Inspections

  8. Year 14 Highlights • 20, 232 registered retailers • Over 46,000 compliance investigations • 1808 sales to minors • Retailer Non-compliance rate 4.99% • $1.52 million in fines assessed • 274 DTF Suspensions • 91 lottery license suspensions

  9. Number of tobacco retailers registered with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

  10. Slide on Synar – state vs national

  11. New York State Tobacco Retailers* Sale to Minor Violation Rate by Facility Type 10/1/10 – 3/31/12

  12. On September 5, 2012 Governor Cuomo signed Chapter 448 of the Laws of 2012 amending Article 13-F of the Public Health Law, also known as the Adolescent Tobacco use Prevention Act. Effective January 1, 2013, the amendment prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to individuals less than 18 years of age. The amendment defines “electronic cigarette” or “e-cigarette” as a battery-operated device that contains cartridges filled with a combination of nicotine, flavor and chemicals that are turned into vapor which is inhaled by the user. The amendment also specifies the addition of “electronic cigarette” to current required signage.

  13. On September 5, 2012, Governor Cuomo signed Chapter 449 of the Laws of 2012 amending Article 13-E of the Public Health Law, also known as the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act.Effective September 5, 2012, the amendment prohibits smoking within 100 feet of the entrances, exits or outdoor areas of any public or private elementary or secondary school. The law does not apply to private residences within the 100 foot boundary.

  14. Indoor Tanning Program On July 16, 2012, Governor Cuomo signed Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2012 amending Public Health Law Article 35-A: Ultraviolet Radiation Devices.Effective August 15, 2012, the amendment prohibits the use of indoor tanning facilities by children less than 17 years of age and requires individuals between 17-18 years of age to obtain parental consent. The law previously prohibited indoor tanning for individuals under 14, and required parental consent for individuals 14-18 years of age.

  15. On July 30, 2012, Governor Cuomo signed Chapter 270 of the Laws of 2012 amending Public Health Law Article 4-A: Regulation of Body Piercing and Tattooing.Effective October 28, 2012, the amendment prohibits owners, operators or employees of a body piercing studio from body piercing a person under the age of 18 years without written consent of a parent or legal guardian, on a form prescribed by the Commissioner, signed in the presence of the body piercing studio owner or body piercing specialist

  16. Health Risk Awareness Consent Requirements Studio Information Parent / Guardian Consent Details Owner / Artist Signature

  17. Primary Prevention Program

  18. Lead Testing 2010

  19. State Camp Safety Advisory Council Meeting October 23, 2012

  20. 2012 Camp Season’s Preliminary Overview Impact of Revised Day Camp Definition: 49 new indoor camps 96 new outdoor camps 31 camps are no longer regulated because they didn’t have an activity with a significant risk of injury 76 camps modified activities to avoid regulation

  21. 2012 Camp Season’s Preliminary Overview Incidents No camper or staff fatalities Increase in GI Outbreaks

  22. Legislation Licensed Professionals at Camps Green Cleaning Products and Pesticides - Schools vs Camps

  23. Use of Sunscreen at Camps – Revised SED Policy Written orders are not required for campers to carry and use sunscreen when: used to protect against overexposure to the sun; sunscreen is approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use; and written permission from parent or guardian.

  24. Mobile application for electronic forms NYSDOH is launching an internet service for collecting and submitting electronic inspection forms (eForms) using remote devices in the field. LHDs will now have more options for submitting inspection information: Scannable forms eHIPS data entry eForms batch data files Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  25. Mobile application: features The MobiTask client runs on most internet-capable devices (e.g., iPads, Android tablets, laptops, smartphones) Facility and operation information stored on the device Inspection forms completed and saved on the device Connection to the internet (“connectivity”) is not required until data are synchronized Device synchronizes to NYSDOH using WiFi, cellular services, or wired connections Simultaneously submits inspection data and receives updated forms and facility/operation information Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  26. Features (continued) The device can also be used to: Store reference documents Obtain internet access Record GPS coordinates Take photos Send/receive email Use word processing/spreadsheet applications Device and software are secure Password-protected device HCS credentials needed to access forms and synchronize data Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  27. Mobile application: BENEFITS Saves time: Eliminates faxing, scanning, and data entry Automatically generates inspection report summary Eliminates error reports Improves data quality: Business rules and edit checks embedded in the eForm Eliminates handwriting and scanning errors Increases amount of information that can be collected Increases flexibility: DOH can add fields to eForms as needed (e.g., to collect information on an outbreak) Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  28. MOBILE APPLICATION:MobiTask > Log In Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  29. MOBILE APPLICATION:Current eForms Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  30. MOBILE APPLICATION:Swimming Pool Example Select operation and service types from drop down lists. Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  31. MOBILE APPLICATION:Swimming Pool Example Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  32. MOBILE APPLICATION:SWIMMING POOL EXAMPLE Add comments, collect signatures, record duration of inspection, and submit. Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  33. MOBILE APPLICATION:SWIMMING POOL EXAMPLE An inspection summary report will be emailed to the operator, the LHD, the inspector, and one additional email address, if email addresses are entered into eHIPS. Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

  34. MOBILE APPLICATION:Next Steps • Obtain feedback from inspectors regarding the technology and workflow. • Continue to improve content and look of inspection eForms and summary reports. • Continue to improve and streamline the eFrom process. • Participating LHDs are volunteers and must be eHIPS users. • Training will be via Webinars for participating LHDs. • LHDs interested in participating should contact John Bintz at 518-402-7474 or send an email to cehweb@ health.state.ny.us Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting

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