UPHA
RESOLUTIONS - 1989 TO PRESENT
CONSIDERED / APPROVED AT ANNUAL
BUSINESS MEETINGS
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Resolution #1 Student Represtative Added to Board of Directors -
Resolution #2 Food Labeling Legislation Support -
Resolution #3 Environmental Health -
Resolution #_ Increasing Baby Your Baby/Medicaid Eligibility Levels for Pregnant Women - RESOLVED THAT, the Utah Public Health Association supports increasing Medicaid's eligibility level for pregnant women in Utah. The Utah Public Health Association encourages its members to support efforts to increase the Medicaid/Baby Your Baby eligibility levels for pregnant women. (full text)
2007
2006 Resolutions Return to top of page
Resolution #1 Health Benefits for Small Business - RESOLVED THAT, The Utah Public Health Association supports the creation of the “Utah Small Business Health Plan” within the Public Employees Health Plan, and that the membership of the Utah Public Health Association is encouraged to donate time and resources to assuring the introduction and passage of legislation creating the Utah Small Business Health Plan. - AMMENDMENTS PROPOSED, AGREED TO AND APPROVED (full text)
Resolution #2 Conduct a Study to Divide Responsibility for Infrastructure Between Association Officer and the Board of Directors - RESOLVED THAT: During the next several months, the Association's Officers and Board of Directors will commission a study to review current responsibilities of the Association Committees, Officers and Board of Directors; The study will review if a realignment of certain committees to the Board of Directors and others to the President and other Officers will improve the overall business functioning of the Association; The study will suggest other changes in Association infrastructure and reporting lines as determined by the study group; The study will attempt to resolve some of the issues raised in this resolution and any others that may be brought to light during the study; and the results of the study presented to the Board of Directors by March 1, 2007, so that the study and any associated bylaws changes can be presented to the entire membership at the 2007 Association Business meeting. APPROVED (full text)
2005
2004
2003
2002 Resolutions Return to top
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2001 Resolutions Return to top of page
RESOLUTION CONCERNING HEALTH CARE REFORM IN UTAH
Submitted by Joseph Q. Jarvis, MD, MSPH
WHEREAS, health care is a cooperative
endeavor, necessarily involving
patients, physicians, nurses, therapists,
public health agencies, financial
systems, and health care institutions
working together in a concerted
fashion; and
WHEREAS, so-called market based competition
in the health care sector has
failed to contain costs, increase
access, or sustain quality care systems;
and
WHEREAS, Americans pay twice the per
capita average for health care than is
paid by the citizens of any other
country; and
WHEREAS, the United States alone,
among first world countries, has a
substantial portion of its population
without financial support for health
care services; and
WHEREAS, for profit health care businesses
provide lower quality care at a
higher price; and
WHEREAS, the Institute for Medicine
has identified a deficit in the quality
of health care in the United States,
which ranks 35th in health care quality
according to the World Health Organization;
and
WHEREAS, most uninsured Americans
make significant financial contributions to
health care systems in the United
States through payment of taxes; and
WHEREAS, double digit increases in
health care costs are again expected in
the United States this year; and
WHEREAS, market based health care
reform measures have failed in Utah and
throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, Americans are taxed more
heavily for health care than are the
citizens of any other nation;
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT:
the Utah Public Health Association
adopt the following principles for health care reform in Utah:
1) All Utahns should receive
financial support for medically necessary
health care services;
2) Utahns should be free to
choose among all physicians licensed to
practice medicine in Utah;
3) No increase in revenue through
either out-of-pocket or tax payments is
required to provide universal health
care services to Utahns;
4) Administrative overhead for
financing health care services should be
held below 5%;
5) Personal medical services
should be integrated with public health
services and programs, maximizing
the effectiveness of preventive programs
and services; and
6) All revenues for health services
in Utah, whether of federal, state, or
private origin, should be combined
together and should be managed in a
manner responsive to the public.
LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED THAT:
The Utah Public Health Association
support, financially and through voluntary actions of the membership, any
organized movement within Utah to achieve health care reform according
to the aforestated principles.
DATED this 11th day of May, 2001.
By_____Beverly Hyatt Roach___________
Beverly Hyatt Roach, President
Utah Public Health Association
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1995: Return to top of page
Resolution #1 Public Health History - Resolved that the President establish a committee to prepare a public health history of the State of Utah. - APPROVED
Resolution #2 Martha Hughes Cannon Statue - Resolved that UPHA support the building and placement of this statue and match contributions by members with a donation up to $500.00. -MOTION TO AMMEND- Increase donation to $1000 and alleviate the match. - MOTION CARRIED - APPROVED AS AMMENDED
Resolution #3 Support of Public Health Week - Resolved that UPHA endorse and coordinate a statewide annual celebration of P.H. Week the first week of April; and encourage state and local health agencies to join in sponsor... - APPROVED
1994: Return to top of page
Resolution #1 Prevention of Suicide (No information on this resolution)
Resolution #2 Childhood Immunizations - Resolved that UPHA support and promote the need for overcoming all barriers to early and complete immunization for all Utah children; further UPHA join with other groups to support enhanced funding, legislative initiatives, public awareness campaigns and other strategies... - APPROVED
Resolution #3 Duties and length of Term for the Presidency - Resolved that the Policies, Procedures and Bylaws Committee is directed to study and recommend options for revising term length and duties of the officers... - APPROVED
Resolution #4 Public Health System Reform - Resolved that UPHA formally request a position on the Public Health Technical Advisory Committee; further that UPHA continue to commit resources and energies to health care system reform in general inclusive of public health system improvement. - APPROVED
1993: Return to top of page.
(No pre-submitted Resolutions)
Resolution from the floor - Single Annual Meeting Theme - RESOLVED that UPHA change to focus efforts on a single annual theme which will be treated comprehensively, the theme to be discussed and voted on by the membership during the preceding year... For 1993/94 theme shall be "Women's Health" - FAILED
1992: Return to top of page.
Resolution #1 School of Public Health - Resolved that UPHA enter into a dialog with the UofU School of Medicine, Dept. Of Family and Preventive Medicine and other related disciplines, State and Local health departments...to facilitate the establishment of the UofU School of Public Health - APPROVED
Resolution #2 Protection of Children from Environmental Health Hazards - Resolved that UPHA host a conference and facilitate a dialog with interested organizations... with intent to establish a coalition to protect Children from the environmental hazards... - APPROVED
Resolution #3 Involvement of P.H. Workers in Political Campaign Resolutions - Resolved that UPHA encourage its members to become active in campaigning... to get candidates elected who are supportive of positions which will enhance health programs. - APPROVED
Resolution #4 Qualifications and Selection of the Executive Director of UDOH - Resolved that UPHA vigorously oppose any attempts to weaken or remove the public health education and experience requirements for the Executive Director in present law; further that UPHA actively participate in the selection of the Executive Director of UDOH. - APPROVED
Resolution #5 Incorporation of Strategic Planning Recommendations into the UPHA 2000 Project - Resolved that the short range goals and objectives, modifications in the UPHA 2000 Project be incorporated into the UPHA 2000 project. - APPROVED
Resolution #6 Who's for Kid's and Who's Just Kidding - Resolved that membership of UPHA support and work with the Coalition for America's Children and Utah Children in an effort to reduce infant mortality and provide prenatal care, access regardless of ability to pay and to make sure no child goes to bed hungry. - APPROVED
Resolution #7 UPHA support Efforts of DEQ - Resolved that UPHA commend and continue support of the new Department of Environmental Quality for their efforts to enhance relationships with local health departments and for developing a delivery plan... that protects Utah's environment and public health. - APPROVED
Resolution #8 Support enforcement of HB. 197 "Clean Air in Government Buildings" - Resolved that UPHA go on record as supporting the Bill and the President of UPHA correspond with the Governor of the State of Utah and the Legislature applauding them on efforts to follow the Surgeon General's recommendations on tobacco policy; further that UPHA encourage the Governor to continue to deny requests for exemptions to the law and challenge local governments to enact similar policy. - APPROVED
Resolution #9 Tobacco Legislation - Resolved that UPHA continue its membership on the Coalition for Tobacco Free Utah and support future legislation and local ordinances aimed at protecting the citizens form exposure to the use of tobacco. - APPROVED
Resolution #10 Statewide Public Health Plan - Resolved that a unified effort involving key individuals with UPHA coordination to adopt a statewide public health plan. - APPROVED
Resolution #11 Noise Resolution - Resolved that UPHA sponsor legislation requiring the state to regulate the maximum sound exposure in public concerts and proximity of audience to large volume speakers; provide for the testing and certification; further UPHA publicize its efforts to reduce noise induced hearing loss and promote responsible use of equipment... - APPROVED
1991: Return to top of page.
Resolution #1 Adequate School Nurse to Student Ratio - Resolved that UPHA continue to actively support legislation presented in the 1992 legislative session that will provide for adequate school health nursing services. - APPROVED
Resolution #2 Participation on the PTA Child Care Task Force - Resolved that the UPHA President contact the PTA to seek a position on the task force and appoint a member of the Association to fill this position by participating and sharing public health concerns with the task force members. - APPROVED
Resolution #3 Increase Recycling Efforts in Utah - Resolved that UPHA follow the (Legislative Recycling) Task Force proceedings, actively assist the Task Force in its legislative efforts to promote recycling. - APPROVED
Resolution #4 Healthy People 2000 - Resolved that UPHA define its role in the achievement of Healthy People 2000 objectives and modify the strategic plan UPHA 2000 Project to reflect this commitment and document specific relevant long term and short range goals. - APPROVED
Resolution #5 Air Pollution Control - APPROVED
Resolution #6 Home-based Care for the Elderly - Resolved that UPHA actively lobby for increased and continuing legislative funding for the Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program for the Elderly. - APPROVED
Resolution #7 1992 Legislative Agenda - Resolved that the UPHA legislative agenda for the 1992 Legislative session include support of: Immunization Laws; Standards for immunizations for College Age Students; statewide recycling efforts; recommendation of Clean Air Commission; Motorcycle Safety Helmet regulations; funding for school nursing; incentives to decrease tobacco usage; statewide achievement of Healthy People 2000 Objectives; increasing options for care for the elderly; increasing child care options and incentives. - APPROVED
Resolution #8 Access to Health Care for all Utahns - Resolved that UPHA shall work to encourage and participate in the process to: develop a state policy for priority universal access to health care for all Utahns; define the basic package of health care services to include preventive services...; mechanism for financing universal health care... APPROVED
1990: Return to top of page.
Resolution #1 Adoption of the UPHA 2000 Project Strategic Planning Document - Resolved that membership adopt UPHA 200; further the membership endorse and participate in the process for ongoing strategic planning outline in the document. - APPROVED - UNANIMOUSLY
Resolution #2 Annual Pan and Budget Request - Resolved that UPHA committees, task forces, and elected officers submit budget requests..and/or biannual action plans for review and consideration... - APPROVED - UNANIMOUSLY
Resolution #3 Opposition to a Separate Department of Environmental Quality - Resolved that UPHA express opposition to the proposal to separate DEQ; further express opposition to appropriate committees, officials and the public to assure widespread dissemination of resolution... - APPROVED BY MAJORITY, ONE OPPOSED, SIX ABSTENTIONS
Resolution #4 Participation in the Legislative study for the proposed Department of Environmental Quality. - Resolved that UPHA Board designate a member with expertise in environmental health issues to serve as an adviser to the Interim Committee; further inform the committee of its desire to be part of the deliberation; further that members contact legislators to express concerns and opinions... - APPROVED BY MAJORITY, TWELVE ABSTENTIONS
Resolution #5 Tobacco Advertising - Resolved that UPHA extend its support of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Utah... in effort to eliminate tobacco advertisements inside retail establishments; Further to write to appropriate parties expressing support of action... - APPROVED BY MAJORITY, FOUR ABSTENTIONS
Resolution #6 Adequate School Nurse Student Ratio - Resolved that UPHA support legislation presented in 1991 that will mandate adequate school nurse to student ratio... - APPROVED BY MAJORITY, FOUR ABSTENTIONS
1989: Return to top of page.
Resolution #1 Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban - Motion to table approved; 47 for, 32 opposed; Tabled
Resolution #2 Sponsorship and Coordination of World Health Day Celebration - APPROVED
Resolution #3 Condemning the March 24, 1989 Alaska Oil Spill - FAILED
Resolution #4 Development of a Long Range Plan for UPHA - APPROVED
Resolution #5 Acknowledge that women will make appropriate medical decisions...regarding abortions. - Amended resolve that UPHA supports the rights of women to make individual choices about abortion services in the state of Utah. - MOTION TO TABLE: 55 YEA, 46 NO -- RESOLUTION TABLED
Resolution from the Floor --- Received two-third vote of members to consider.
Resolution #6 Motorcycle Helmet Law - APPROVED
