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Approve and present a plaque of appreciation honoring Suzanne Wang, Public Health Nurse, upon her retirement from the Department of Health & Social Services, Public Health Division, with over 10 years of dedicated service to Solano County (Supervisor Spering)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board approve and present a plaque of appreciation honoring Suzanne Wang, Public Health Nurse, upon her retirement from the Public Health Division, with over 10 years of dedicated service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Ms. Wang began her career in Solano County H&SS, Public Health Division on September 30, 2002 as a Public Health Nurse in California Children’s Services (CCS) Program. Since that time Ms. Wang has worked in a variety of programs throughout H&SS including Child Welfare Services (CWS) and Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) Program from 2002 through February 2008 and District Nursing and Community College Student Health Center (SCCHC) from 2013 through May 24, 2018.
While in CWS, Ms. Wang chaired the Bay Area Deputy Director (BADD) Foster Care Subcommittee. At the Community College, Ms. Wang provided services to students and staff in a nurse-run clinic where she worked independently with very limited supervision. She collaborated with community agencies to hold the Solano Community College Health Fairs every semester for the college population. During the summer months when the SCCHC was closed, Ms. Wang returned to the County office to assist nurses in other programs, performing nurse home visitation, communicable disease follow-up and investigation, updating policies and procedures, and completing other special projects.
During her tenure with the County, Ms. Wang has provided quality service and worked effectively with a variety of clients and age groups with varying medical, emotional and mental health needs. Ms. Wang has been very conscientious and displayed diligence in performing her job duties. She has a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems, and meet the needs of her clients.
While Ms. Wang is retiring from the County, she is not finished working altogether. Ms. Wang plans to return to school to finish her Masters in Science degree and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. Upon completion, she plans to explore other avenues and new opportunities in her nursing career.
Ms. Wang’s retires from Solano County on May 24, 2018 and her contributions to the Department will be missed. Solano County H&SS, Public Health Division staff congratulate her on her retirement and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2017/18 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the plaque are included in the Board’s FY2017/18 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to present a plaque of appreciation to Ms. Wang, Public Health Nurse. This is not recommended because this is an opportunity to recognize Ms. Wang’s dedication and outstanding contributions to the County and the community.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION