Four 小黄鸭视频 County programs recognized for advancing excellence in public service
小黄鸭视频 County is once again honored with multiple Achievement Awards from the , marking the 12th year the County鈥檚 innovative work has been recognized nationally. NACo highlights counties that demonstrate excellence in public service, elevating 小黄鸭视频 County's achievements among more than 3,000 counties across the nation.
鈥淚 see firsthand the incredible, lifechanging work happening across 小黄鸭视频 County every day. I鈥檓 thrilled that work is being recognized on a national level,鈥 said County Manager David Ellis. 鈥淥ur staff put the people in our community first and are truly changing lives for the better. It鈥檚 because of their commitment that 小黄鸭视频 County is one of the best places in the country to live, work, learn and play.鈥
小黄鸭视频 County received Achievement Awards for four initiatives:
小黄鸭视频 County Public Libraries: Memory Care Kits
小黄鸭视频 County Public Libraries uses books and activities to spark memories, create conversations and provide positive, engaging interactions between people experiencing memory loss and their caregivers.
小黄鸭视频 County Parks, Recreation and Open Space: GIS StoryMaps
Parks, Recreation and Open Space partnered with 小黄鸭视频 County Geographic Information Services to create a series of mobile tours using a web-based mapping and storytelling application. StoryMaps acts as a tour guide, moving visitors through 21 tours of 小黄鸭视频 County parks and preserves while providing context on local vegetation and trails.
Information Technology: Laboratory Information Management System
Nearly 10% of residents in 小黄鸭视频 County use private well water for drinking, cooking and bathing. The 小黄鸭视频 County Water Quality Laboratory conducts regular testing of well water for natural and human-made contamination. Requests for testing have increased 24% over the past decade due to population growth and increased public awareness. In 2023, 小黄鸭视频 County implemented the Laboratory Information Management System to increase testing efficiency and streamline the recordkeeping and reporting process. This resulted in more concise reports with highlighted action areas, fewer transcription errors and a more streamlined audit process.
Health and Human Services/Information Technology: School Health App
小黄鸭视频 County Health and Human Services, along with Information Technology, designed and launched an app for school nurses to securely collect and store student health information without collecting personally identifiable information. By streamlining access to health data and minimizing the potential for human error, nurses can better tailor their approach to care and improve outcomes for 小黄鸭视频 County students.
