In a 5-0 vote, Saline County Commissioners approved hiring a hybrid position at the Health Department. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) will devote 50% of their time to communicable disease management and 50% to public health emergency preparedness (PHEP). The LPN will also provide immunizations to WIC clients when they visit the health department.
Health Department Director Jason Tiller said that funding for the position is coming from PHEP grant monies. Tiller said that while he will continue to be involved with some PHEP regional meetings, the LPN will assume more responsibility for data base management.
Earlier, the Commission approved another hybrid ...
In a 5-0 vote, Saline County Commissioners approved hiring a hybrid position at the Health Department. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) will devote 50% of their time to communicable disease management and 50% to public health emergency preparedness (PHEP). The LPN will also provide immunizations to WIC clients when they visit the health department.
Health Department Director Jason Tiller said that funding for the position is coming from PHEP grant monies. Tiller said that while he will continue to be involved with some PHEP regional meetings, the LPN will assume more responsibility for data base management.
Earlier, the Commission approved another hybrid ...