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Approve and authorize the Director of Health, or Assistant Director of Health, to accept a grant from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) with funding provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the amount of $2,000 for projects related to enhancing conformance with Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health, or Assistant Director of Health, to accept a grant from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) with funding provided by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) in the amount of $2,000 for projects related to enhancing conformance with Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department submitted a grant application in the amount of $2,000 for the completion of a project related to “Standard 3” of the “Retail Program Standards” conducted by the Environmental Health Bureau’s Consumer Health Protection Service (CHPS). This standard applies when using HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles to control risk factors in food inspection programs. The goal of this standard is a regulatory inspection system that uses the above noted HACCP principles to identify risk factors to achieve corrective action for recurring risk factors using newly implemented digital tablets. These grant funds will help CHPS develop a comprehensive process for repeat violators to increase compliance by paying for staff time in relation to this project.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Initiative (2) “Enhance community health through prevention.” It also supports the following of the ten essential public health services, specifically: (3) Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues; (5) Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts; (6) Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management and the Auditor-Controller’s Office have reviewed the attached documents.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the General Fund resulting from the acceptance of this grant; there are adequate appropriations available in the Environmental Health Bureau’s Approved Budget (1-4000-8117-HEA005) to allow for any reimbursements.
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: Rob Durham, MA III, 8979
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
AFDO Award letter is on file with the Clerk of the Board
AFDO grant document is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Health Dept. communication via Board memorandum is on file with the Clerk of the Board