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WATERTOWN HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT 2016
The mission of the Watertown Health Department is to protect and promote health, prevent
disease and disability, and assess and improve the health status of the community. This is
accomplished through a number of goals that include ensuring a safe and healthy community
through enforcement of environmental health codes, community health programs, animal
control programs, and emergency preparedness activities.
In an effort to fulfill the goals of the Health Department, the department is staffed with
professional environmental, public health, animal control and support staff: a Director, a Chief
Environmental Health Officer, two full-time Health Officers, a Public Health Nurse, an Animal
Control Officer/Jr. Health Officer, a Head Clerk, and a consulting Veterinarian.
In addition to Health Department staffing, three dedicated community members form the
Board of Health, appointed for three year terms by the Town Manager - Dr. John Straus, Board
Chairman, Dr. Barbara Beck, and Richard Arnold, FNP-BC. The Board deliberates on and
establishes public health policy and priorities for the Town, enacts regulations, and provides
guidance on policy to the Health Department staff.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Seasonal Influenza Clinics
In 2016, in an effort to provide the greatest protection available to its residents, the Health
Department purchased the more effective quadrivalent influenza vaccine for flu immunizations.
The Public Health Nurse, Wil VanDinter, organized and operated eight public seasonal
Influenza/Pneumonia clinics in the 2016/17 season. Two clinics held at Watertown Senior
Center were designated to address the high risk elder population. Homebound, elderly, and
disabled residents received flu shots via home visits by the Public Health Nurse and MRC
volunteer nurses. In addition, fourteen clinics were hosted for first responders, Public School
staff, and at some of Watertown’s Individuals with Functional and Access Needs locations. Over
750 doses of seasonal influenza vaccine were administered by the Public Health Nurse and
dedicated Watertown Medical Reserve Corps volunteers.
Communicable Disease
In the year of 2016, from the 262 communicable/reportable diseases reported to the Health
Department through the Department of Public Health’s disease surveillance and monitoring
system “MAVEN”, there were over 200 confirmed, suspect, and probable cases. MAVEN is a
database used for surveillance, control, and prevention of reportable communicable diseases
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under 105 CMR 300.000. Information is obtained through case interviews and then uploaded
into the MAVEN database. The following chart shows the total for all confirmed, suspect and
probable diseases reported in Watertown in 2016.
Health Promotion
In 2016, the Health Department organized or presented health related topics for the
Watertown community. Some of the topics presented included: “Stroke Awareness” and
“Controlling High Blood Pressure.” In addition to these health sessions, the Health Department
offered an educational session “Normal Development, Milestones, Challenges, and More” for
Watertown’s daycare providers in the Community Training Room at the Watertown Police
Station.
The Health Department offered ten of the American Heart Association, CPR/AED and First Aid
classes. The schedule for the 2017 CPR/AED and First Aid class offering can be found in the
Health section of the town’s website.
Additionally, to assist with one of the action items on the W.A.T.E.R.town Task Force on
Substance Use Disorder’s list, the Public Health Nurse trained a total of 83 Police Officers,
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Campylobacteriosis
Cryptosporidiosis
Enterovirus
Babesiosis
Giardiasis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Anaplasmosis
Pertussis
Influenza
Mumps
Lyme Disease
Malaria
Salmonella
Shigellosis
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
TB-Active
TB-LTBI
Group A Streptococcus
Group B Streptococcus
Confirmed, Suspect & Probable
Communicable Diseases 2016
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School Nurses and residents on the use of nasal naloxone or Narcan, a medication used to
rapidly reverse opioid overdose.
Stroke Awareness Education and Ambulance Tour
At Senior Center
A “Stroke Awareness” educational event, offered at the Senior Center, was made possible by a
grant from Mount Auburn Hospital. This event intended to educate the public about the
recognition of symptoms and access to immediate medical care which are crucial to the
outcome of a stroke. In addition to the presentation, a tour of an ambulance was offered to
familiarize residents with its many lifesaving features.
Community Health Needs Assessment
The Director of Public Health, with input from the Board of Health, undertook the project of
conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment Project with assistance from Live Well
Watertown. An intern from the Boston University School of Public Health, Mensimah Bentsi-
Enchill, worked with the department on identifying sources of relevant health data for
Watertown, identifying Key Stakeholders in the community, and began interviewing these
community members to determine health needs from varying perspectives. Stephanie
Venizelos continued the research after Ms. Bentsi-Enchill’s internship. Additional tasks include
compilation of the stakeholder interviews and development of a survey to supplement data and
information obtained.
Watertown Task Force (on Hoarding and Clutter Support)
The Health Department assisted residents who needed help in resolving housing and public
health/medical related issues. The Health Department’s inter-departmental task force
continued to address the needs of residents in crisis. The task force’s unique collaboration
includes members from the Police Department, Fire Department, School Department, Health
Department, Housing Authority, Council on Aging, Food Pantry, Veterans Office, Riverside
Community Center, Advocates Inc., Mt. Auburn Hospital and, Springwell Social Services, and
provides much needed services for Watertown residents.
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In the year 2016 the Health Department continued with the implementation of the
“Compassionate Connections V” and “Lee Manillo” grants from the Marshall Home Fund and
Mass Housing. With these grants, the Health Department was able to provide needed social
work and clean-up services for residents who find themselves in an extreme clutter situation
with excessive amounts of materials in their homes. These grants also funded a monthly
support group for friends and family members of people with significant clutter concerns, led
by Karin Lehr and Patty Underwood, experienced licensed social workers from Riverside
Community Center.
Live Well Watertown
In keeping with the 2011 Wellness Report for the Town, the Health Department has supported
and fostered healthy living and wellness initiatives by partnering with Live Well Watertown.
The Health Department has served on the Steering Committee, advocated for grant funding,
and provided support to its Coordinator, Stephanie Venizelos, in an effort to support LWW’s
mission to “create a network of diverse individuals and organizations who promote wellness for
everyone that lives, works, and plays in Watertown…by fostering collaboration, influencing
policy, and developing programs that promote the health of the community.”
Wellness Programs
In 2016, LWW offered five free Eat Well Watertown programs, (in partnership with the
Watertown Library) featuring healthy ethnic cuisine, taught by community chefs.
Eat Well Watertown
Indian Cuisine Demonstration
Chefs Elizabeth and Haynes
Feature Portuguese Cuisine
In the summer, LWW kicked off a new wellness spotlight program with Watertown Cable and
the Chamber of Commerce (COC), which features wellness activities offered through local
organizations and businesses.
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In the fall, LWW partnered with the Watertown Bike and Pedestrian Committee to organize a
community event called Watertown Moves, celebrating the completion of the Charles River
renovation project in and beyond Watertown. Live Well Watertown acknowledges the
generosity of the Solomon Foundation, as well as Watertown Community Foundation, for their
financial support and Riverfront grant for this event. A second annual event is being planned for
mid-2017, which will kick off a “movement for health” campaign.
Youth Wellness Champions Project
LWW also initiated a new program with the Watertown Public Schools and Wayside Youth and
Family Support Network called Youth Wellness Champions, with grant funding from the
Watertown Community Foundation. A group of HS students are co-developing a support
program for 8th graders in efforts to ease the transition year to 9th grade (the YRBS has shown a
significant increase in high risk behaviors from 8th to 9th grade). The Health Department helped
support coordination and planning efforts for wellness programming through grant funding
from the Mt. Auburn Hospital and the Town budget.
Strategic Planning
The LWW Steering Committee embarked on a strategic and sustainability planning process in
late spring and summer, with a goal of deciding on a structure for support of a permanent
coordinator, or wellness program manager.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Also, during the summer and through the fall, the LWW Coordinator assisted with the
supervision of a Health Department intern who compiled a data report on the health of
Watertown residents, conducted research on community health assessment models, and began
to conduct stakeholder interviews, which the LWW Coordinator is continuing to do.
Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist (SSRS)
Throughout 2016, the SSRS program was administered
by Wayside Youth and Family Support Network
located in Watertown, and has continued to develop
and serve the community of Watertown. As of
December 2016, SSRS has worked with 344
individuals, 840 total residents of Watertown. From
January 2016 through June 2016, the program was
providing 24 hours of service per week. Beginning in
July 2016, the hours were increased to 40 hours per
week. This has increased the number of individual
meetings available and phone availability as well as
increase outreach efforts to other parts of the community.
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Areas of Need and Referrals:
The top areas of need continue to be around affordable housing, heat and utilities, and mental
health referrals, and each need has different, unique referrals. As the cost of rent and housing
in Watertown continue to rise, access to affordable housing continues to be incredibly limited
for most families and individuals. We assist individuals with applying for housing as well as
other programs offered through the state. We collaborate with the Watertown Housing
Authority to ensure individuals understand the process for applying for housing and the
realities of low income housing availability. We also connect residents with organizations that
work on affordable housing such as the Metrowest Collaborative Development, and work with
individuals to assess if there are other areas we can help them in reducing costs in order to help
them such as assistance for utilities, food, Cable TV, or heat. There have been times when
residents are unable to sustain their current housing and have even become homeless. We
have worked with them to assess if they are eligible for emergency housing such as shelters and
supporting them through this process. We have also worked with organizations such as the
Brookline Center that have access to grants that work to prevent homelessness.
For the third year, we have been able to offer help with fuel assistance. This year we had three
individuals (two staff and one intern), trained through Community Teamwork in Lowell, to be
able to complete fuel assistance applications. This allows individuals to be able to apply in
Watertown instead of having to go to Lowell to complete their initial fuel assistance
application. For utilities that are not the source of heat, we have also helped residents who are
having difficulty due to low income or loss of income because of illness or job loss.
Mental health services continue to be another one of the top items of need. Though this is a
high need, there are often significantly long wait lists that make it challenging for people in
need of counseling services. It also is a challenge in terms of matching services with insurance,
and also modality. We attempt to not just find a therapist but ensure that it is a successful
referral.
Regardless of the initial need that led a resident to reach out for help, we assess if there are
other areas where they may need assistance. For each individual or family, we make on
average five different referrals.
Initiatives and Partnerships:
In May 2016, the SSRS program partnered with Watertown Savings Bank to offer two
workshops around financial literacy. The workshops focused on helping individuals to learn
about and develop a budget, understand the impact of credit on their financial health, and on
introducing them to resources that may help them financially. The target population was for
individuals 55 years and older thanks to a small grant from the Marshall Home Fund.
Because of the increase in hours, we have been able to offer more evening appointments. In
order to reach out to more individuals, beginning in November 2016, we partnered with
Watertown Public Library to offer consultation hours two times per month at the library. This
has been very successful and individuals have consistently been utilizing meeting times at the
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library. We are working with Watertown Housing Authority to begin offering similar
consultation hours in each of the housing developments.
The SSRS has been active on the W.A.T.E.R.town Task Force for Substance Use Disorder,
participating in task force meetings, connecting with other resources and organizations in the
community working on treatment for substance misuse, and helping to plan events for the
community in order to reduce stigma and increase awareness of opioid/heroin use and
addiction.
We have collaborated with the Watertown Senior Center to ensure that residents over 60 are
able to be connected with resources through them. Also, through this partnership the SSRS
program has agreed to complete the applications for the Town Emergency Fund for residents
under 60.
For the holidays, we partnered with the Sacred Heart Church and Descar Jewelers. Thanks to
their generosity, we were able to give to over forty families - toys, books, coats, clothes, and
gift cards for the holiday season, helping to have a happy holiday.
The Health Department is appreciative of the support of Town Council and Town Manager
Michael Driscoll to increase the funding for 40 hours of Social Service Resource Specialist hours
to help connect our at-risk residents with services, and to the Wayside Youth and Family
Support Network for their services.
W.A.T.E.R.town (Watertown Access to Treatment, Education and Resources)
Task Force on Substance Use Disorder
The W.A.T.E.R.town (Watertown Access to Treatment, Education and Resources) Task Force on
Substance Use Disorder was created in 2015 in response to a request from the Town Council
Committee on Human Services to address the
growing opioid crisis in Watertown. Input was
provided by a dedicated group of task force
members including elected officials, Town
departments, physicians, service providers,
social service agencies, clergy, parents, young
people and individuals in recovery. The goals
within the action plan include enhancing
prevention and education activities on
substance use disorder, supporting
intervention strategies, and enhancing
treatment and recovery support. Erasing the
stigma of substance use disorder and approaching this issue with compassion and
thoughtfulness are key strategies.
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In 2016, the Task Force continued with its efforts to provide education and support in the
community by featuring several forums in various venues to reach a diverse population: an
event with St. James Armenian Church in September featuring noted Addictions Counselors
from Boston Medical Center and St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, as well as our own
Dr. Laura Kehoe from Mass. General Hospital and Peter Airasian from Watertown Overcoming
Addiction; a Movie Night featuring “Heroin: A Cape Cod Documentary” at the Watertown
Library, and a November event at the Middle School featuring U.S. Representative Katherine
Clark, Dr. Laura Kehoe, Rhonda Lotti, and Former NFL Player Jeff Hatch.
Other outreach included a presentation at the High School Athletic Meeting to educate high
school athletes on the potential impacts of opioid pain medication and the potential for
addiction following sports injuries; support of the Candlelight Vigil at St. Patrick’s Church
sponsored by Watertown Overcoming Addiction; and informational tables at Town Hall and
various fairs and events.
The Task Force appreciates the support of Town Council, the Town Manager and all of its
partners for their efforts on substance use prevention. Thanks to Chief Michael Lawn and Lt.
Dan Unsworth of the Police Department for their support of and leadership on the Task Force,
for supporting the Drug Take Back collection and Sharps collection at the Police Station, and for
the provision of Jail Diversion Clinician services to connect residents with services.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Led by Kristel Bennett, the Chief Environmental Health Officer, the Environmental Health team
of the Health Department conducted numerous mandated inspections throughout the year
according to local and state mandates. These inspections include, but are not limited to, food
establishments, mobile food vehicles, farmer’s market vendors, and temporary food events;
housing; indoor air quality at skating rinks; swimming pools and whirlpools; group homes; and
hotels/motels. Wil van Dinter, Public Health Nurse, provided oversight on Body Art and
Tanning Establishments, as well as Recreational Day Camp for Children inspections.
Environmental Health Inspections: 2016
Housing Complaint Inspections 62
Nuisance Complaint Inspections 158
Food Complaint Inspections 26
Food Establishment Inspections 441
Mobile Food Vehicle Inspections 52
Temporary Food Inspections 18
Farmer’s Market Inspections 48
Swimming Pool/Whirlpool Inspections 37
Tobacco Establishment Inspections 40
Tobacco Compliance Checks 80
Body Art Establishment Inspections 4
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Recreational Camps for Children Inspections 5
Tanning Establishment Inspections 2
Hotel/Motel Inspections 2
Indoor Air Quality Inspection 1
Total Inspections 976
Another portion of the Health Department’s work involves complaint investigation including,
but not limited to, solid waste, dust, odors, noise, rodents, nuisances, food establishments,
food-borne illnesses, tobacco, and housing. In 2016, the Health Department responded to 273
complaints and issued 57 administrative orders as a result of violations noted during the
complaint investigations. Five of these complaints were heard before the Board of Health and
three of these complaints resulted in filings at Waltham District Court and show cause hearings
before the Clerk Magistrate.
In conjunction with inspectional work, the Health Department issues numerous permits. Before
a permit can be issued, the permit holder/applicant submits a completed plan review
application. The Health Department reviews plans for all new and renovated food
establishments, hazardous materials establishments, tanning establishments, body art
establishments, swimming pools, and Community Development and Planning projects. In 2016,
the Health Department reviewed 19 food establishment plan review applications for new and
renovated food establishments; three variance requests for acidification of sushi rice; and two
swimming pool plan review applications for new swimming pools.
Total Environmental Permits: 2016
Moderate Risk Food Establishments 133 Body Art Establishments 4
Low Risk Food Establishments 82 Body Art Practitioners 6
Farmer’s Market Vendors 16 Swimming Pools/Whirlpools 22
Mobile Food Vehicles 21 Tanning Establishments 1
Residential Kitchen 4 Funeral Directors 14
Temporary Food Events 230 Hotels/Motels 2
Tobacco & Nicotine Delivery
Products Establishments 42 Hazardous Materials
Establishments 150
Recreational Camps for Children 5
Health Officers Achieve Registered Environmental Health Specialist Credential
Health Officers Padraig Martin and Vivian Zeng were congratulated for their accomplishment in
achieving Registered Environmental Health Specialist credentialing through the National
Environmental Health Association. The REHS/RS credential, per NEHA, indicates that Mr. Martin
and Ms. Zeng have “mastered a body of knowledge and acquired practical experience to
perform relevant work responsibilities” around basic environmental topics such as air and
water quality, safe food and housing, and swimming area sanitation, as well as “managing other
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Kristel Bennett, Chief Environmental
Health Officer, at an
HHP Collection Day in Lexington
critical functions such as emergency response, vector control, sewage sanitation, hazardous
material handling and more.”
Household Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste Collection
Watertown residents disposed of various types of
household hazardous waste, including oil based
paints, pesticides, cleaning solvents and other
materials, at the Minuteman Regional Household
Products Facility (MRHPF) in Lexington. The facility
operates one day per month from April through
November, staffed on each day by one of the eight
participating communities, and accepts a wide variety
of household hazardous waste. In 2016, 156
Watertown residents visited the facility to dispose of
household hazardous waste, resulting in the collection
of 146 “full-car” loads.
Household Sharps Collections were held quarterly in 2016 at the Administration Building
parking lot. A total of 72 residents brought needles, syringes, and lancets in sharps and
puncture proof containers for sanitary disposal. Eliminating these materials from the municipal
waste stream reduces the potential for accidental needle sticks and blood borne pathogens.
In addition to the quarterly collections, the Health Department obtained grant funding from the
Mass. Department of Public Health to provide for the installation of sharps containers in eight
public restrooms in Town Buildings.
A total of 480 pounds of sharps was collected from all sources.
Mosquito Control
The Board of Health worked in conjunction with the East Middlesex Mosquito Control
Commission (EMMCP) in planning larvicide, adulticide and surveillance activities throughout the
town. The EMMCP applied larvicide to 3,400 catch basins in order to control the emergence of
vector mosquitoes. Even so, West Nile Virus (WNV) continued to pose a consistent threat in
2016 as in previous years, and resulted in the positive identification of WNV in mosquitoes that
were trapped in the entire region. Numerous notices were issued to the public alerting to the
increasing threat and providing recommendations for preventing the breeding of mosquitoes as
well as personal protection measures. As a result of a positive human case of WNV, the EMMCP
re-applied larvicide to relevant neighborhood catch basins in order to control for the
emergence of vector mosquitoes. The Health Department and EMMCP continually monitor for
the presence of these viruses and adjust plans accordingly to maintain comprehensive
intervention, education and surveillance programs.
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Tobacco Control Program
The Health Department continued its tobacco compliance program to help reduce youth access
to tobacco and nicotine delivery products through a regional collaborative based in Brookline.
In 2016 there were 42 tobacco retailers permitted by the Health Department. Compliance
checks conducted by the Brookline collaborative were conducted with trained minors
attempting to purchase tobacco products. The unannounced compliance checks conducted in
2016 indicated no illegal sales to a minor.
The Board of Health amended its “Regulation Regarding Smoking and the Sale and Use of
Tobacco Products” to expand the definition for tobacco products to include products that rely
on vaporization and to ban smoking and electronic cigarette use in "smoking bars" (cigar bars,
hookah bars) and "retail tobacco stores" (tobacconists, vape shops) that have not been in
operation before April 1, 2016. The changes also included incorporation of the state's Attorney
General regulations on the sale and distribution of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco products and
electronic smoking devices as well as requiring that all e-cigarette solutions be sold in child-
resistant packaging.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Karen O’Reilly, the Animal Control Officer (ACO), responded to and investigated 459 animal
calls which included dog bites and their State mandated rabies quarantines, aggressive animals,
animal welfare/cruelty calls, nuisance barking complaints, sick/injured animals, lost/found pets,
among others. The ACO performed the mandated kennel inspections for the two licensed
businesses in Watertown. The Town hosted its annual rabies/ microchip clinic in April as well as
two clinics at Watertown Housing Authority (WHA) residential areas.
Puppy taken from Framingham and found in Watertown Feline Friend awaiting rabies vaccination at annual clinic
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The ACO hosted a “Living With Coyotes” seminar to
educate residents on the biology and behavior of the
animal as well as to alert them to tips on how to co-exist.
Ms. O’Reilly also participated in the
Watertown Family Network’s (WFN) “Touch
the Trucks” Event which was a highlight for
many residents who were educated on the
features of the new Animal Control van and
many professional tools of the trade. The
Health Department thanks the Administration,
DPW and others for their support with
acquiring the new vehicle.
WFN “Touch the Trucks” Event
Some of the projects the ACO took the lead on were composing the Watertown Dog Park Rules,
drafting and proposing new, updated language for the Animal Control Ordinance, and
completing the project of scanning old closed complaints into electric format. The ACO
continues to maintain the Watertown Animal Control Facebook page to share relevant animal
information with Watertown residents as well as post information on lost or found pets.
The ACO participated in one dangerous dog hearing that was heard by the Board of Health who
acts as the hearing authority for such matters. She attended all relevant court dates in
reference to unpaid citations, violations of the hearing authority orders, and criminal cases. She
attended meetings that pertained to the dog park and the new updated animal control
ordinance.
The ACO serves on the Animal Control Officer Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Animal
Fund which is administered by the MA Department of Agriculture. She also acts as the liaison
for the Fund’s spay/neuter initiative and obtained vouchers to spay/neuter animals both
homeless and belonging to low income residents. The ACO works to maintain professional
relationships with private kennels to house dogs. She works with local rescues, including Buddy
Dog Humane Society, MSPCA and Animal Rescue League to place animals.
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Stray Cat Spayed through MA Animal Fund and homed Stray Cat to Transferred to Rescue Organization
In 2016 the Board of Health amended the
Regulation Governing the Keeping of Animals and
adopted the Regulation Governing the Keeping of
Hens and Honey Bees; this allows residents to apply
for a permit to keep chickens and/or honeybees in
Watertown and requires the application to be heard
before the Board of Health. The ACO serves as the
Watertown Animal Inspector and inspects all
chickens and their housing that have permits within
Watertown.
Seasonal Hen-Keeping in Watertown
The ACO attended several trainings including the new State mandated animal control training,
investigating animal complaints, bite stick/ OC certification training, and a law class that
included updates on animal laws within the Massachusetts General Laws. The ACO also
completed a graduate certificate program in the University of Florida/ ASPCA’s Veterinary
Forensics program. The ACO lobbied for new animal welfare laws including attending hearings,
public educational demonstrations, and bill signing at the State house.
Animal Control Officer at August 2016 State House Signing of Act Preventing Animal Suffering and Death
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Watertown is one of twenty-seven cities and towns that comprise Region 4b of the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) emergency preparedness district. There
are fifteen statewide coalitions in all. Through Watertown’s participation in Region 4b,
Watertown continuously improves on an emergency preparedness plan that includes, but is not
limited to, an Infectious Diseases Plan, Emergency Dispensing Site (EDS) Plan, Animal Disaster
Plan, Individuals with Functional and Access Needs, Radiological Response Plan, Isolation and
Quarantine Plan, a Risk Communication Plan, a Continuity of Operation Plan (CoOP), and a
Mutual Aid Agreement (MAA). In 2016, the Health Department received a total of $8,769.57 in
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant funding that funded primarily supplies and
programming, with EP mandates being fulfilled with existing Health Department staffing.
In 2016 the Health Department continued to expand the coalition with VinFen and Beaverbrook
Steps, to further develop the sections addressing Individuals with Functional and Access Needs
in the EDS and Emergency Shelter plans. The Health Department completed the Centers for
Communicable Disease and Prevention’s (CDC) Emergency Preparedness deliverables for 2016.
The Watertown Health Department continues to recruit and train a volunteer Medical Reserve
Corps (MRC). In 2016 the MRC Region 4b offered CPR/AED First Aid and Basic Life Support for
healthcare provider classes for MRC volunteers. The Watertown Health Dept. also hosted the
OSHA “Bloodborne Pathogens and FIT testing” seminar for Watertown’s MRC volunteers
presented by Penny Allison Clark, RN at the Watertown Police Station.
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TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED IN 2016
January $ 3,655.00
February $ 545.00
March $ 2,700.00
April $ 3,905.00
May $ 6,295.00
June $ 3,350.00
July $ 1,195.00
August $ 1,815.00
September $ 1,660.00
October $ 8,435.00
November $16,765.00
December $18,690.00
Total $69,010.00
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Total Seasonal Influenza
Reimbursement $12,552.09
Total Emergency
Preparedness Grants $ 8,769.51
Total Community Health
Grants * $22,000.00
Total $112,331.60
*Detail on 2016 Grants:
Watertown Community Foundation $ 2,000
Marshall Home Fund $ 6,000
Stroke Prevention – Mt. Auburn Hospital $ 1,000
Mt. Auburn Hospital $10,000
Lee Manillo – Hoarding Case Management $ 3,000
Total $22,000
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Prepared by: Deborah M. Rosati, MS, RS, Director of Public Health; Kristel Bennett, Chief Environmental Health
Officer; Wil vanDinter, MSN, RN, Public Health Nurse; Karen O’Reilly, Animal Control Officer/Jr. Health Officer;
and Marie Chiavelli, Head Clerk. Thanks to Health Officers Padraig Martin, REHS and Vivian Zeng, REHS;
Stephanie Venizelos, Coordinator-Live Well Watertown and W.A.T.E.R.town Task Force on Substance Use
Disorder; and Danielle DeMoss, LICSW, Social Services Resource Specialist of Wayside Youth and Family
Support Network.