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Center for Environmental Health
We moved August 2012:•Same phone number and email•New Address:
Empire State PlazaCorning Tower, RoomAlbany, New York 12237
CEH UpdatesCapital Area Environmental Health Program
Formerly part of the Capital District Regional Office (CDRO)
Environmental Health Staff Consolidated with CEH Environmental Health Program Oversight of DOs & LHDs
Information Systems & Technology UnitCEH IT Staff Transferred to NYS Office of Information of
Technology Services (ITS) Effective 11/22/12CEH IT Staff Still Housed in Tower and Supporting CEH
Technology NeedsCenter Directory
Updated CEH Directory printed for distribution 12/18/12
Training Updates Fall 2012 Basic Environmental Health Program
(BEHP) Preparedness Module Rescheduled for January 9, 2013 BEHP Certificates to be Distributed Upon Course Completion
Sanitary Survey (SS) Courses Ground Water SS Course Rescheduled for March 18 & 19, 2013 Surface Water SS Course Rescheduled for March 20 & 21,
2013 Reconvene the BEHP Advisory Committee
Work with CEHD Training Committee Discuss BEHP Course Delivery, Training Needs & Emerging
Issues Training Needs Survey
Targeted for 2013
DEC Brochure“Be Green in the Great Lakes”
A Great Lakes Restoration Project funded by EPAAddresses Land Care & Pest Management
PracticesTargets those New York Counties bordering and
within drainage basins for Great LakesLocal Health Departments in target areas are
invited to order additional copies for availability at their offices
Back of brochure includes information for ordering additional copies through the NYS DEC
Program UpdatesTobacco EnforcementIndoor TanningBody Art – Body Piercing and Tattooing
Lead Poisoning PreventionElectronic Inspections
Year 14 Highlights
• 20, 232 registered retailers
• Over 46,000 compliance investigations• 1808 sales to minors• Retailer Non-compliance rate 4.99%• $1.52 million in fines assessed
• 274 DTF Suspensions • 91 lottery license suspensions
Facility Type**Number of Compliance
Checks with Minor Number of Sales to
Minor Sale to Minor Violation Rate by Facility Type
Grocery Supermarket 9715 738 7.6%
Convenience Gas 7244 199 2.7%
Convenience Store 6029 220 3.6%
Delicatessen 4356 278 6.4%
Pharmacy 3672 132 3.6%
Gas Station 1124 47 4.2%
Stationary Store 962 18 1.9%
Tobacco Retail 844 60 7.1%
Stand 572 50 8.7%
Liquor/Beverage Store 475 13 2.7%
Discount Store 420 15 3.6%
Other 344 17 4.9%
Restaurant 322 24 7.5%
Bar/Lounge 106 2 1.9%
Temporary Residence 16 0 0.0%
Totals 36201 1813 5.0%
* Vending machines are not included
** Facility types as identified by local health departments.
New York State Tobacco Retailers* Sale to Minor Violation Rate by Facility Type
10/1/10 – 3/31/12
On September 5, 2012 Governor Cuomo signed Chapter 448 of the Laws of 2012 amending Article 13-F of the Public Health Law, also known as the Adolescent Tobacco use Prevention Act.
Effective January 1, 2013, the amendment prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to individuals less than 18 years of age.
The amendment defines “electronic cigarette” or “e-cigarette” as a battery-operated device that contains cartridges filled with a combination of nicotine, flavor and chemicals that are turned into vapor which is inhaled by the user.
The amendment also specifies the addition of “electronic cigarette” to current required signage.
Indoor Tanning Program On July 16, 2012, Governor Cuomo signed Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2012 amending Public Health Law Article 35-A: Ultraviolet Radiation Devices.
Effective August 15, 2012, the amendment prohibits the use of indoor tanning facilities by children less than 17 years of age and requires individuals between 17-18 years of age to obtain parental consent.
The law previously prohibited indoor tanning for individuals under 14, and required parental consent for individuals 14-18 years of age.
Health Risk Awareness
Consent Requirements
Studio Information
Parent / Guardian Consent Details
Owner / Artist Signature
2012 Camp Season’s Preliminary Overview Impact of Revised Day Camp Definition:•49 new indoor camps•96 new outdoor camps•31 camps are no longer regulated because they didn’t have an activity with a significant risk of injury•76 camps modified activities to avoid regulation
2012 Camp Season’s Preliminary Overview Incidents•No camper or staff fatalities•Increase in GI Outbreaks
Legislation• Licensed Professionals
at Camps • Green Cleaning
Products and Pesticides
• - Schools vs Camps
Use of Sunscreen at Camps – Revised SED Policy
Written orders are not required for campers to carry and use sunscreen when:•used to protect against overexposure to the sun;•sunscreen is approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use; and •written permission from parent or guardian.
NYSDOH is launching an internet service for collecting and submitting electronic inspection forms (eForms) using remote devices in the field.
LHDs will now have more options for submitting inspection information:• Scannable forms• eHIPS data entry• eForms• batch data files
Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting
The MobiTask client runs on most internet-capable devices (e.g., iPads, Android tablets, laptops, smartphones)• Facility and operation information stored on the device• Inspection forms completed and saved on the device• Connection to the internet (“connectivity”) is not required
until data are synchronized• Device synchronizes to NYSDOH using WiFi, cellular
services, or wired connections• Simultaneously submits inspection data and receives
updated forms and facility/operation information
Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting 30
The device can also be used to:• Store reference documents• Obtain internet access• Record GPS coordinates• Take photos• Send/receive email• Use word processing/spreadsheet applications
Device and software are secure• Password-protected device• HCS credentials needed to access forms and
synchronize data
Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting 31
Saves time:• Eliminates faxing, scanning, and data entry• Automatically generates inspection report summary• Eliminates error reports
Improves data quality:• Business rules and edit checks embedded in the eForm• Eliminates handwriting and scanning errors
Increases amount of information that can be collected Increases flexibility:
• DOH can add fields to eForms as needed (e.g., to collect information on an outbreak)
Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting 32
Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting
Add comments, collect signatures, record duration of inspection, and submit.
Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting
An inspection summary report will be emailed to the operator, the LHD, the inspector, and one additional email address, if email addresses are entered into eHIPS.
Standardization, Evaluation and Reporting
• Obtain feedback from inspectors regarding the technology and workflow.
• Continue to improve content and look of inspection eForms and summary reports.
• Continue to improve and streamline the eFrom process.
Participating LHDs are volunteers and must be eHIPS users. Training will be via Webinars for participating LHDs. LHDs interested in participating should contact John Bintz at
518-402-7474 or send an email to cehweb@ health.state.ny.us