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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement with Access Support Network, for the provision of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) non-medical case management services to Ryan White Part B clients; in the amount of $298,235, for the period of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement with Access Support Network, for the provision of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) non-medical case management services to Ryan White Part B clients; in the amount of $298,235, for the period of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department continues to provide services to individuals and communities in Monterey County affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Access Support Network (ASN) serves the San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County communities, assisting individuals living with HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. ASN offers testing and prevention education opportunities for various groups throughout the community.
ASN offers non-medical support services to people living with HIV in service categories allowed under Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Ryan White Part B funding guidelines including but not limited to: Housing Services, Case Management (non-medical), Medical Transportation, Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance, and Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals.
This work supports the MCHD 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Empower the community to improve health; Goal 2. Enhance public health and safety through prevention; and Goal 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel-Risk Management and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
This contract is funded 100% with State grant monies through the HIV Care program. There are sufficient appropriations in Health Department’s Public Health Bureau (HEA003-8124) Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
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: Patricia D. McFadden, Management Analyst II, 4726
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachment:
Agreement will be file with the Clerk of the Board