Title
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to execute a Snowflake Data Access Agreement between the County of Monterey and the California Department of Public Health for the COVID-19 data access for the term two (2) years, effective upon execution of the Agreement.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to execute a Snowflake Data Access Agreement between the County of Monterey and the California Department of Public Health for the COVID-19 data access for the term two (2) years, effective upon execution of the Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Snowflake is a cloud-based data repository that serves as a centralized access point for authorized users to download COVID-19 data. Local health jurisdictions (LHJs) currently have access to vaccine data through Snowflake. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is now offering additional COVID-19 data via the Snowflake portal. Monterey County Health Department is seeking to enter into a Data Use Agreement (DUA) with CDPH for no-cost access to these data. Access to Snowflake requires a DUA for CalREDIE access, which was previously executed with CDPH. LHJs will be required to renew this agreement every two years.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Initiatives: 1. To empower the community to improve health and 3. Enhance community health and safety through prevention. It also supports the following of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 1. Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems. 2. Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community. 3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues. 5. Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts. 9. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The office of the County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form, and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the General Fund resulting from the approval of this action.
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: Kristy Michie, Assistant Bureau Chief of Public Health, 755-4503
Approved by:
______________________________Date:___________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement