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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a two-year Facility Use Agreement for the term November 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020 with Central California Alliance for Health (“CCAH”) to use clinic space on County-leased premises located in Seaside, Marina and Salinas to conduct on-site Healthier Living workshops for eligible County patients at no cost; 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 amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a two-year Facility Use Agreement for the term November 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020 with Central California Alliance for Health (“CCAH”) to use clinic space on County-leased premises located in Seaside, Marina and Salinas to conduct on-site Healthier Living workshops for eligible County patients at no cost; 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 amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department Clinic Services Bureau (Health Department) operates nine community clinic sites designated as Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes (FQHC-LA), which provide preventative, primary, and specialty medical care services
Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) is the regional, non-profit Medi-Cal managed care health plan provider for the state Medicaid program, whose mission is to provide timely access to quality health care services to approximately 350,000 Medi-Cal patients across the service area of Monterey, Santa Cruz and Merced counties.
CCAH wishes to provide on-site Healthier Living workshops to eligible patients referred to the program by Clinic Services. The County of Monterey has suitable clinic space and equipment to support these workshops and is willing to allow CCAH to utilize such facilities for the benefit of the patient population.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018 - 2022 Strategic Plan initiative: 1) Empower the community to improve health. It also supports one or more of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 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 has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form. Auditor-Controller and Contracts/Purchasing have reviewed and approved the Agreement.
FINANCING:
There are no fiscal provisions included as part of 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: Sheena Morales, Management Analyst III, x1393
Approved by: Elsa M. Jimenez, Director of Health, x4526
Attachment:
Facility Use Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board