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[Sponsored] Orange County Has ‘Got You Covered’ During COVID-19 Pandemic
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- Wear a mask or covering over your nose and mouth
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer
- Watch distance— stay six feet apart, avoid close contact and large crowds/gatherings
These actions are working. Our numbers are going down, but we must all continue to follow the CDC guidelines and wear a mask. We cannot stop now! We are finally seeing our efforts pay off in this war against the coronavirus.
To that end, I am proud to announce Orange County Government’s latest public health campaign: We Got You Covered. It is a reminder to protect yourself and others by doing the right thing and wearing a mask. This initiative will strengthen our coordinated response to the virus’ impact on Orange County.
In addition to protecting the health and well-being of our residents, we want to make sure our local businesses are safe as well. The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force’s Consumer Confidence Survey found that 69% of consumers are more likely to patronize a business that requires its employees to wear face masks.
In order to improve adherence to CDC guidelines, we formed “Strike Teams,” which are made up of code enforcement officials and others to make sure businesses are in compliance. So far, they have visited over 1,100 establishments and were delighted to find nearly 85% of business owners following the rules to help keep customers and employees safe.
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Officials Celebrate Milestone at AdventHealth Minneola Topping-Out Ceremony
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September 6, 2024By
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MINNEOLA, Fla. (FNN) – AdventHealth Minneola marked a major construction milestone today as leaders, physicians, elected officials, and community members gathered for the hospital’s topping-out ceremony. The new facility has reached its full height of four stories, with attendees signing a commemorative structural beam.
“AdventHealth is honored to be Minneola’s partner in health. I’m thrilled to bring this world-class healthcare facility to South Lake County,” said Kay Barnett, CEO of AdventHealth Minneola.
Located on Hancock Road near Florida’s Turnpike, the 204,000-square-foot hospital will feature an emergency department, operating suites, heart catheterization labs, 80 private inpatient rooms, and more. It is expected to bring around 500 jobs to the community.
“Providing care close to home is central to our mission,” said Dr. Miles Bennett, Chief Medical Officer for AdventHealth Winter Garden and Clermont.
The facility is set to open in late 2025.
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Orange County Corrections and Corrections Health Services Reaccredited for Quality Health Care Services
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July 19, 2024By
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (FNN) – Orange County Health Services’ Corrections Health Services (CHS) and Orange County Corrections Department (OCCD) proudly announce the reaccreditation of the Orange County Jail by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
“Accreditation is significant to both departments and it’s a demonstrable symbol of their commitment to quality health care,” said Louis A. Quiñones, Jr., Chief of Orange County Corrections.
Key Highlights:
- Reaccreditation Visit: NCCHC met with CHS staff from December 4-6, 2023, to review compliance with jail-specific standards in areas such as patient care, health promotion, safety, disease prevention, administration, personnel training, special needs, and medical-legal issues.
- Commitment to Quality: “We have an obligation to ensure people receive the best care while at the Orange County Jail,” said Dr. Raul Pino, Director for Orange County Health Services. “The Corrections Health Services staff provides quality health care through innovation, excellence, and efficiency.”
This recognition comes shortly after CHS received an award from the National Association of Counties for its Rapid Syphilis Screening program. The program, running from April 2023 to June 2024, tested over 1900 inmates for syphilis, identifying 51 positive cases, 21 of which were new. The initiative was a collaboration with the National Association of City and County Health Officials, the CDC, Hope and Health, and the Florida Department of Health.
Key Points:
- Reaccreditation by NCCHC
- Award-Winning Rapid Syphilis Screening Program
- Commitment to Health Care Excellence
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Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative to Establish Multi-State Social Worker Licensure Compact
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July 16, 2024By
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WASHINGTON (FNN) – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the launch of the first-ever Licensure Portability Grant Program investment in a multi-state social worker licensure compact. This initiative aims to streamline licensure processes and improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment by allowing social workers to practice across state lines.
Key Points:
- Licensure Portability Grant Program: HRSA is investing $2.5 million to support the development of a social worker licensure compact, alongside ongoing efforts for primary care, psychology, and podiatry compacts.
- Improved Access: The compact will streamline licensure processes, facilitating hiring and telehealth services, especially in rural and underserved communities.
- Behavioral Health Priority: Behavioral health is identified as a priority, with compacts like the Interstate Medical Licensing Compact and the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) already growing to include 40 states, Washington, D.C., and one territory.
- Support for Frontline Workers: Social workers play a crucial role in addressing children’s mental health, the opioid epidemic, and maternal depression, aligning with the Administration’s priorities.
- HRSA’s Role: HRSA will support organizations like the Association of Social Work Boards and the Federation of State Medical Boards in developing state policies to reduce telehealth barriers.
- National Telehealth Conference: HRSA’s conference brings together leaders to discuss telehealth best practices, with over 2,000 individuals registered this year.
“Social workers are essential to expanding access to behavioral health care services, a top priority of the Biden-Harris Administration,” said HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm. “HRSA is leading the way in growing the behavioral health workforce both by training more providers and by breaking down barriers to allow the workforce to make mental health and substance use disorder services more accessible across the country.”
HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson added, “Today’s announcement is a critical step in helping social workers serve people in need, particularly in rural and underserved communities across the country.”
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