San Francisco Board of Supervisors’
Asthma Task Force
Clinical Committee
September 24, 2007, 12-2pm
San Francisco City Hall, Room 278
Minutes
Laura Brannan Rodriguez(SFDPH), Nan Madden, Alison Lem (SFHP), Anjali Nath, Stephanie Manfre, Peg Strub
Welcome and Introductions—sign in & request time keeper (5 mins)
Time
Agenda Item with Intended Outcome
Status
Tasks over next 30 days
6 Month Goals
60 mins
1. SF Asthma Network (SFAN)
o Planning for October 12th meeting
o SFAN Database
o Letters to Supervisors
o Mailing
2. Working with Top Clinical Management (ideas and strategies discussed last meeting)
Peg- 12-1:30 concerned about timeframe for October 12- being a “working lunch”-
Should be networking time and a time to discuss site specific issues-
We could get someone to share positive experiences in their own clinic during this time
We should ask “who else should be here from your facility”- in order to get at the right people
Another option is to show the ATF vignettes
Andi Marmor-
Shannon Thyne
Susan Janson- NIH guidelines
All confirmed
HFA/ vs. HFA?
Spacer with HFA?
Pulmocort-turbohaler- what is the difference?
Potency of the pulmocort respules ? What is it equivalent too?
Peg will check with Tom (pharmacist) from UCSF to ensure that he will cover these topics
KP will run shuttle up to Laurel Heights for employees- not really an option for others
We need to give clear directions to people working at the front desk- easy to get lost at UCSF- signs with arrows/ conference center.
Potentially add UCSF shuttle info to reminder, along with the name of the room
Breathe CA is handling the food
Gloria submitted application for CME’s/CEU’s- need’s Peg’s CV and disclaimer
Will forward David Nunez talk to group
Gloria will put together the evaluation based upon speakers/talking points- rates
speaker/content/learning materials
Gloria will print certificates
Anjali will mail RSVP list to Committee
· October 12th Meeting
· Get commitment from each site to send a rep. to SFAN
20 mins
Involvement in planning for AAE National Conference
Do we want to collaborate with SM County for future network meetings?
Can we get an agenda for the October 4th steering committee- what is being asked in terms of collaboration? We could have the opportunity to refer speakers/local topics, etc.
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5 mins
Discussion on outreach/collaboration with SFFD
Niels from Paramedics Assn. has been a strong advocate for asthma- one of his staff has been participating in SFAN- Robert- wants to focus asthma primarily in his work. Anjali will ask about home visits- will that be a part of his job? Spirometry?
Nan is interested in speaking with Niels and Robert about potential areas of work
· increase outreach workers available to teach about asthma
15 mins
Looking at remaining work for this year
· Secure additional in-kind and monetary support and commitment to sustain committee initiatives
SF Asthma Educator Newsletter
· Feedback on 1st issue
· Other distribution plans?
· Next issue timeline & content
We should ask for feedback on newsletter- potential question for October 12
We should find a way to honor Leticia in her retirement- potential proclamation from Mayor’s office
Future issues could highlight clinics or discuss new NIH guidelines
· 1st newsletter released to all SFAEN participants
AE-C Exam Updates
· 65 participants trained take the AE-C exam
Measuring Outcomes/Evaluation
· Evaluation of effectiveness of a particular committee initiative
Announcements
Next meetings:
October 12th, SFAN Meeting, Location TBD, 8:00am-4:30pm
Committee meeting: October 22, 2007, City Hall, Room 278, 12-2 p.m.
