MAHB Annual Certificate Program for Boards of Health

 

Board of Health members and staff must register through the membership portal. Log in, select board members and/or staff to be registered from the drop down list for your town, chose the locations, and print out an invoice. You can now also view a list of all registrations for your town, including locations and payment status. A reminder email with directions will be sent out several days before each conference to all BOH registrants with email. DOWNLOAD non-BOH registration form here

2011 Program

Track #1 Governance

1. Orientation for new board members Part 1- Cheryl Sbarra, MAHB  Senior Staff Attorney, Marcia Benes, MAHB Executive Director, Charlie Kaniecki,DPH District Health Director
2. Orientation for new board members  - Part 2
3. Legislative Updates, (1) Other Tobacco Products:  Promising Local Strategies; (2) Supporting Locally Grown Food: Synergy and Conflict; and (3)  Current Status of Regionalization Efforts.- Cheryl Sbarra, MAHB Senior Staff Attorney
4. Funding Options for Boards of Health - Cheryl Sbarra JD and Joan Langsam JD

Track #2 Environmental Health

1. Onsite Wastewater Systems for Board of Health members- Daniel Ottenheimer, President, Mill River Consulting, former Gloucester Health Director
2. Abandoned Properties and the Condemnation Process, Charlie Kaniecki,DPH District Health Director.
3. Fire, Floods and Food; Charlie Kaniecki,,DPH District Health Director.
   

Track #3 Emergency Preparedness/ Community Health

1. Bringing Value to Prevention: Views from Under the Radar! ;Kitty C. Mahoney R.N. BSN, Framingham Public Health Nurse, Charlotte E. Stepanian, MSN, RN-BC;Public Health Nurse, Town of Merrimac;Adjunct Faculty, St. Joseph’s College of Maine
2. New Trends in Emergency Preparedness and Response in MA:  new Capabilities for Local Health; Michael Coughlin,Local Public Health Manager/DPH-EPB
3. A Case Study in Sheltering - Frank Singleton, Director of Public Health, Lowell MA
4. Making the Case for Public Health: Using Community Health Needs Assessment Data to Build Relationships for Community Health Improvement, facilitated by Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regional Directors
5. Using Social Media during Emergencies; Dennis Swift, Bristol County Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator

• Registration and networking breakfast begin at 8am.
  Programs end promptly at 4pm.
  
  2011 Dates and Locations
  1. Nov. 5th, Marlborough Holiday Inn
  265 Lakeside Ave. From I-495, take exit 24A, Rt. 20, Marlborough. At end of ramp get in left lane and take 1st left up the hill to the hotel.

  2. Nov. 12th - Taunton Holiday Inn -
  Exit 9 off Rt. 495 go right immediately onto Myles Standish Rd.

   

• Comments from Nov 13th 2010 Certification Evaluations

  -The training on Saturday was great.

  -It was so informative especially to someone that is new to the BOH

  -just wanted to thank all of you for the day, I have been on the board for 6 months and finally have some answers and a foundation to build on. please thank all involved

  -I attended the training today in Taunton. It was very well run, good information and good presenters.

  -That was a very enjoyable meeting. Thanks for your excellent work.

  The whole day was informative. The facility was comfortable and the food was perfect. See you again next time! Thank you.

  Another great program. Thanks for a great day.

  I've been a BOH member for 5+ years - I always learn from the "new BOH members" seminar.

  This was great info for me as a new board member. Thank you very much.

  This is a big help in focusing my attention on the job before me. Recommend this be required of all new members.

  Great sessions!

  Who Should Attend? This program is designed for board of health members. The materials covered will also be valuable for board agents, secretaries, public health nurses and other office staff, consultants, and individuals considering appointment or election to the board of health.
  
  Why a Certificate Program?
  The intent of the training and certificate program is to present a voluntary educational program to local board of health members. The certification program will give members the skills necessary to adequately perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities in their respective towns and cities. By reaching this goal, local health boards in Massachusetts will be run by individuals with a common foundation and knowledge of important public health issues and topics.

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  What is the Certificate Program?
  By providing local board of health members throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with training regarding the Guidebook, their understanding of public health issues and policy will improve. Board of health members will be better able to serve their towns and communities.

  The Certificate program is designed with three tracks Governance, Environmental Health and Community Health. Topics cover a wide range of current issues. There is also an Orientation session for new board members.

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  • Program Objectives

  To provide individual board of health (BOH) members the basic knowledge to perform their statutory duties.
  To certify BOH members who have proven their mastery of the orientation & advanced certificate programs.
  To develop standards and improve the practice of boards of health (BOH) members by identifying individuals who have successfully completed the educational criteria established by the steering committee.
  To maintain a recognition program encouraging members to gain certification by improving skills and knowledge in accordance with the standards set forth in the Guidebook.
  To create a better public understanding of the Boards of Health; to develop state-wide acceptance and application of the Board of Health practices.
  To establish reasonable standards for Boards of Health.
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  • Program Administration

     

    The Certificate program is designed for those seeking proper guidance in their role as members of boards of health. Certificates may be earned by completing all criteria.
    

    The Certificate Program offers CEUs to Registered Sanitarians, Registered Nurses, and Certified Health Officers. CMEs are also available for MDs. Certificates will be given out at the end of each session, upon completion of the evaluation form.

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