HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 08051997 - 97-403 F5
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring August 11-17, )
1997, as HOME HEALTH AIDE WEEK ) RESOLUTION NO. 971403
in Contra Costa Couna )
WHEREAS, a Home Health Aide is an individual who is a member of a mulitdisciplinary team
which provides health care for patients in a home environment; and
WHEREAS, the personal care and health-related services provided by a Home Health Aide are
a vital part of the services provided by home care companies and hospices and help to maintain
a patient's physical and emotional well-being; and
WHEREAS, a Home Health Aide is responsible for assisting members of a health care team in
following a pragmatic, goal-oriented plan of patient care; and
WHEREAS, the duties performed by a Home Health Aide include assisting patients in their daily
living activities; providing patients with a clean and safe environment, personal care, and
rehabilitative and support services; and observing and reporting to other members of the health
care team any significant changes in the status of the patient; and
WHEREAS, by providing such important health care services, a Home Health Aide has a
significant beneficial impact on the lives of the patients served by the aide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares August 11-17,
1997, as HOME HEALTH AIDE WEEK in Contra Costa County and commends the dedicated
service of the county's Home Health Aides.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON August S, 1997, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
(absent)
i Roger Gayle B. Uilkema
Donna ber Joe Canciamilla
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 5th day of August, 1997
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV