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Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Standard Agreement A-15500 with Kenneth V. Hardy for the provision of training and consultation services to extend the term to June 30, 2026, and adding $100,000 funds for FY 2024-2026, for a new total agreement of $259,700.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Standard Agreement A-15500 with Kenneth V. Hardy for the provision of training and consultation services to extend the term to June 30, 2026, and adding $100,000 funds for FY 2024-2026, for a new total agreement of $259,700.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Kenneth V. Hardy, Ph.D. ("Dr. Hardy"), has provided Diversity and Racial Sensitivity training and consultations to an extensive list of Health and Human Services agencies as well as a host of educational institutions. He has extensive experience in the areas of assessing and consulting on the topics of cultural and racial diversity, trauma and oppression. Dr. Hardy provides consultation to behavioral health systems seeking to improve their cultural responsivity, and trauma-informed practices. With the additional funding, Dr. Hardy will provide Cultural and Intensive Racial Humility training.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2024 Strategic Plan Goal(s): 4. Engage MCHD workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports the following of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 8. Assure competent public and personal health care workforce.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel-Risk Management and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
This Amendment No. 1 is funded by Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Workforce Education and Training fund...
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