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a. Accept the $31,080 Grant Award from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for implementing the project Naloxone Distribution to reduce the rate of fatal overdose for opioid drugs including heroin and prescription opioids Agreement for the grant period of June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute the Grant Agreement No. 16-110007 with California Department of Public Health in the amount of $31,080 for implementing the Naloxone Distribution project for the grant period of June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Accept the $31,080 Grant Award from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for implementing the project Naloxone Distribution to reduce the rate of fatal overdose for opioid drugs including heroin and prescription opioids Agreement for the grant period of June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute the Grant Agreement No. 16-110007 with California Department of Public Health in the amount of $31,080 for implementing the Naloxone Distribution project for the grant period of June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Drug overdose (poisoning) is the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States, causing more deaths than motor vehicle crashes. Opioids - both prescription painkillers and heroin - are responsible for most of those deaths. The Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau was awarded a small grant of naloxone product (790 doses) from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to conduct a Naloxone Distribution Project. The Monterey County Health Department will select local entities that meet grant qualifications to receive naloxone based on the level of risk of overdose among the population(s) they serve and need for naloxone product. Under the terms of the grant, priority consideration will be given to harm reduction/syringe exchange programs in Monterey County.
Naloxone is a medication that works almost immediately to reverse opiate overdose. Naloxone is currently a prescription drug but is not a controlled substance. It has few known adverse effects, no potential for abuse, and can be rapidly administered through intramuscular injection or nasal spray. Emergency service providers may not arrive in time to revive overdose victims. Trained and equipped bystanders such as friends, family, and other non-health care providers and drug users themselves can effectively respond and reverse an opioid overdose. The start date for this Agreement is retroactive to June 1, 2017 due to when the grant was award from the CDPH.
This work supports the MCHD 2011-2015 Strategic Plan Initiative: 1. Empower the community to improve health through programs, policies, and activities. Additionally, this work supports two of the 10 Essential Public Health Services: 3. Inform, educate and empower people about health issues; and 4. Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel, Risk Management, and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form, liability and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is fully grant funded by the California Department of Public Health. There are sufficient appropriations and revenues included in the Health Department’s Adopted Budget for FY 2017-18 (001-4000-HEA003-8124) to cover this Agreement.
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
Attachments:
Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board