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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign a Mental Health Service Agreement between the County of Monterey and Altos Health Partners (AHP) for the provision of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment for a Monterey County resident for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $20,625 for FYs 2023-25 for the period of April 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024; and
b. Approve non-standard insurance as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($2,062) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign a Mental Health Service Agreement between the County of Monterey and Altos Health Partners (AHP) for the provision of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment for a Monterey County resident for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $20,625 for FYs 2023-25 for the period of April 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024; and
b. Approve non-standard insurance as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($2,062) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
This Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and Los Altos Health Partners (AHP) is to provide Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment services to a Monterey County resident. AHP provides specialized and personalized ECT treatment outpatient services for both female and male adults. The goal and objectives are to provide the appropriate treatment options that will assist in increasing the healing and wellness ...
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