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a. Support request to amend the Health Department FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and estimated revenue by $211,184.05 in the Emergency Medical Services Bureau 001-4000-8109-HEA006, funded by grant revenues from the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) via the Public Health Institute (PHI) under the CA Bridge Program; and
b. Support directing the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the FY 2023-24 Health Department Adopted Budget.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee:
a. Support request to amend the Health Department FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and estimated revenue by $211,184.05 in the Emergency Medical Services Bureau 001-4000-8109-HEA006, funded by grant revenues from the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) via the Public Health Institute (PHI) under the CA Bridge Program; and
b. Support directing the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the FY 2023-24 Health Department Adopted Budget.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 1797 et seq., the County of Monterey EMS Agency is responsible for EMS system coordination, medical oversight, and coordination of the delivery of EMS by provider organizations in Monterey County.
In 2022, the County of Monterey EMS Agency entered into a three-county collaborative with the County of Santa Cruz and the County of San Benito to support the ongoing efforts to address substance use disorder (SUD) as a treatable emergency condition. Through the Buprenorphine program, paramedics responding to medical emergency calls will be able to identify and treat patients who may benefit from medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
In 2023, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) informed the three counties of funding available for this program. The total grant amount of $375,000 will be allocated among the participa...
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