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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, to provide professional pediatric rehabilitation medical services for the Monterey County California Children’s Services’ Medical Therapy Unit for the period retroactive from March 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023.
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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 execute an Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, to provide professional pediatric rehabilitation medical services for the Monterey County California Children’s Services’ Medical Therapy Unit for the period retroactive from March 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department operates the Medical Therapy Conference that serves as the focal point for the coordination of all State of California Children’s Services (CCS) physical and occupational therapy and medically related services for physically handicapped children eligible for CCS. The Medical Therapy Conference (MTC) physician is the team leader and makes the final determination of the child’s MTC plan of care.
The physician shall work with the family and other team members to develop a coordinated treatment plan based on the child’s comprehensive medical information and current physical and functional status consistent with CCS guidelines. The physician’s goal is to assure that the Medical Therapy Plan provides the child with appropriate medical intervention to allow the child the opportunity to reach maximum physical function. MTC physician services will be provided at A. B. Ingham Therapy Unit and North Salinas Therapy Unit. The start date of the Agreement is retroactive to March 1, 2020 due to the length of time it took to negotiate with the vendor the changes associated with this Agreement.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan initiative(s): 1. Empower the community to improve health; 2. Enhance public health and safety through prevention; and 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. Additionally, this work supports three of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues; 7. Link people to needed personal health services; and 8. Assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable; and assure competent public and personal health care workforce.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form.
FINANCING:
There is no cost to the County for 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 McFadden, Management Analyst II, 755-4726
Approved by:
______________________Date:_________
Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board