ECMSHE meeting held February 8, 2000 at Fritz’s Restaurant, Richville, Michigan:

Old Business:

Meeting minutes read and accepted
It was decided to meet upstairs at "FRITZ'S" again in March.

New Business:

Pat Humphrey presented Mike Evitts with Past President plaque with remarks of appreciation for Mike's efforts and leadership during the 1999 year.

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Steve brought "Sparky Dog" stuffed animals, which have arrived only now from a campaign from three years ago. It was agreed to donate the stuffed toys to the burn unit at Hurley Medical Center.

Pat Humphrey brought it to our attention that fireproof glues are no longer required in laminates if the laminate materials are fireproof, per the Office of Fire Safety.

Steve Jablonski reported that due to more strict rules from EPA most facilities are electing to phase out the use of any medical waste incinerators, including Henry Ford Hospital who will shut down within two years despite $2 million already spent on updates to the system. Mercury disposal is one of the largest factors. Environmental groups have the backing of doctor and nursing associations.

Dick Gudkese added that MHA had no problem until the Alpena hazardous waste situation. New stance is zero mercury production and to endorse the DEQ incinerator regulation. Michigan is the top producer of medical waste.

PROGRAM:

Presentation by Gregg Poulos
Investigation and Resolution of air quality problem in administrative offices.

Attendance:
Colleen Anderson C.S. Anderson, Inc.
Al Bartholomew Michigan Masonic Home
Norb Birchmeier, Jr. Hurley Medical Center
Matt Bussinger Certech
Michael A. Evitts 

Bob Gillis Hurley Medical Center
Richard S. Gudkese Bay Medical Center
Neil Herford Huron Co. Med. Care Facility
Gerald Hooper Deckerville Community Hospital
Pat Humphrey Mid Michigan Medical Center, Clare
Steven Jablonski Bay Medical Center
Mark Johnson Aero Filter, Inc.
Mike Lemanek Certech
Paul Novak DiClemente-Siegel Engineering
Mark A. Oswald Saginaw Geriatrics Home
Jan Overly Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland
Randy G. Paquette Barton Malow
Gregg Poulos Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland
Charles Stahl Scheurer Hospital
Carl M. Uherek GeneSys
Robert Zurmuehlen American Air Filter

Respectfully submitted, Al Bartholomew, Secretary

NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Date: March 14, 2000
Time: 12:00 noon
Place: FRITZ’S,  Richville, M46 at M15
Lunch cost: $7.00
Menu: Buffet
Program: Directed discussions, topics:
  annual budget
  proposed scholarship fund account and disbursement
  proposed by-law changes regarding life membership eligibility
  certificates, awards, ECMSHE jackets
  call cords in oxygen rich environments
  cell phone and radio use and how it affects BioMed equipment