September 19 - 17:00

Board of Health

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
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Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
Recognition of Wendy Muckle, Executive Director, Ottawa Inner City Health
Roll Call
Regrets
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of June 20, 2022.
Communications 
Six communication items have been received (held on file with the Board of Health Secretary).
Motion to Introduce Reports
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Presentation by Dr. Daniel Myran - Cannabis Poisoning in Children Following Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization, the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Ottawa Public Health, Reconcili-Action Plan Update - Annual Report, Results of the Third-Party Review by Dr. Paul Gully of Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 Response, Recovery Planning Status Update, Update on... (cont)
PRESENTATION - Cannabis Poisoning in Children Following Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization
Presentation by Dr. Daniel Myran That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this presentation for information. 
Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report
File ACS2022-OPH-BOH-0008 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report
File ACS2022-OPH-MOH-0007 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information. At approximately 6:30 p.m., during discussions on Agenda item 8.3, the Board approved a motion to extend the time of the meeting beyond 7:00 p.m. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health approve that the meeting time be extended past 7:00 p.m. pursuant to Subsection 8(1)(c) of the Procedural By-law.
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Ottawa Public Health
File ACS2022-OPH-EDI-0002 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit:  Receive, for information, the results of Ottawa Public Health’s diversity audit, as highlighted in this report and found at Document 2, attached; and Approve the Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan for 2022 and 2023, as described in this report.
Reconcili-Action Plan Update - Annual Report
File ACS2022-OPH-EDI-0003 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Receive, for information, this update on OPH’s continuing efforts to become a culturally safe and humble organization;  Approve that, going forward, Indigenous cultural safety training (ICST) be a mandatory requirement as part of the onboarding process and training for all new members of the Board of Health and OPH Leadership Team; and Receive, for information, an overview of priorities and conc... (cont)
Results of the Third-Party Review by Dr. Paul Gully of Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 Response
File ACS2022-OPH-OPS-0001 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Receive, for information, the findings from the third-party review, as outlined in the consultant’s report attached as Document 1; and Direct that Ottawa Public Health (OPH) consider how best to advance each of the consultant’s recommendations, found in Document 2 attached, within existing planning and operational cycles. 
Recovery Planning Status Update
File ACS2022-OPH-OPS-0002 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.
Update on Ottawa Public Health’s 2022 Fall Immunization Plan
File ACS2022-OPH-HPP-0002 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa receive, for information, the 2022 Fall Immunization Plan, as outlined in this report.
Ottawa Public Health’s Strategic Plan for 2019-2022 – Update from Quarter Two of 2022
File ACS2022-OPH-KPQ-0003 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.
2022 Operating and Capital Budget Q2 – Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report
File ACS2022-OPH-PCS-0006 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive the 2022 Q2 operating and capital budget status report for information.
Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of January 1 to June 30, 2022
File ACS2022-OPH-PCS-0005 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.
In Camera Items*
NOTICE* In Camera Items are not subject to public discussion or audience. Any person has a right to request an independent investigation of the propriety of dealing with matters in a closed session. A form requesting such a review may be obtained, without charge, from the City’s website or in person from the Chair of this meeting. Requests are kept confidential pending any report by the Meetings Investigator and are conducted without charge to the Requestor.
Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer Of Health - – In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual. Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out
File ACS2022-OPH-BOH-0009 – City-wide Report issued separately
Motion to Adopt Reports
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Presentation by Dr. Daniel Myran - Cannabis Poisoning in Children Following Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization, the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Ottawa Public Health, Reconcili-Action Plan Update - Annual Report, Results of the Third-Party Review by Dr. Paul Gully of Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 Response, Recovery Planning Status Update, Update on... (cont)
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Confirmation By-law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmation By-law no. 2022-5, a by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit to confirm the proceedings of the Ottawa Board of Health at its meeting of September 19, 2022, be read and passed.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Monday, November 7, 2022 - 5:00 PM

Agenda