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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and Central Coast VNA and Hospice, Inc. for the term retroactive to July 22, 2022 to November 15, 2022 in the amount not to exceed $129,000 for pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in under-served County areas; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($12,900) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and Central Coast VNA and Hospice, Inc. for the term retroactive to July 22, 2022 to November 15, 2022 in the amount not to exceed $129,000 for pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in under-served County areas; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($12,900) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department is seeking approval and authorization for executing a standard agreement with Central Coast VNA and Hospice, Inc. to conduct COVID-19 Pop-up vaccination clinics which will be made available to community members in under-served areas in the County.
Increasing availability and access to COVID-19 vaccination services is critical in the County’s response to this pandemic. In reviewing County vaccination rates and in light of additional age groups and boosters being approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is evident that there are community residents that could use community-based pop-up vaccination clinics, including residents located in rural areas or more urban areas with limited digital literacy or transportation resources to access other available vaccination sites or clinics. The deployment of pop-up vaccination clinics is an effective strategy in making services accessible to those residents without access to this vital service within close proximity. By contracting with Central Coast VNA and Hospice, Inc., a local provider adept at administering community influenza clinics, the County is able to more effectively increase access to COVID-19 vaccination services in under-served areas.
There will be a total of 14 first time and 14 follow-up Pop-up clinics under this agreement. Clinics will be deployed two times per week with four hour time slots and the ability to serve up to 200 residents per clinic. Clinics will be held at community sites at times convenient for residents, in English and Spanish. Sites will include but will not be limited to libraries, community centers, schools and school related venues. Boosters will be offered at all clinics. Clinics will be in the lowest quartile of the Healthy Places Index ZIP codes: 93450, 93901, 93905, 93906, 93907, 93925, 93926, 93927, 93930, 93932, 93933, 93954, 93955, 93960, 95004, 95012, and 95039.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goals: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by the CDC - Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act of 2020 grant. Appropriations for this Agreement are included in the Health Department’s (4000-HEA003-8124) FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Krista Hanni, Program Manager II, 755-4586
Approved by:
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Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement