To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:title
Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Corinne V. Basch Dated Jan. 3, 2023 Regarding the Provision of Non-Emergency Medical Care Services to Patients at the County of Humboldt’s Psychiatric Health Facility in the Amount of $54,980 for the Period of July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2027end
RECOMMENDATION(S):Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)- Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached second amendment to the professional services Agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023 regarding the provision of non-emergency medical care services to patients at the County of Humboldt’s psychiatric health facility in an amount not to exceed $54,980 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize the DHHS - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Authorize the DHHS - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute professional services agreements that are substantially similar to the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023, and any amendments thereto, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the DHHS - Contract Unit with one (1) certified electronic copy of the Board order related to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Section 77061(d) of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, the County of Humboldt’s psychiatric health facility is required to have a physician on-call at all times for the provision of non-emergency physical health care. Additionally, Section 77133(d) of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations requires that all patients must receive a physical examination within 24 hours of admission to the County of Humboldt’s psychiatric health facility.
On July 7, 2020 your Board approved staff report 20-800 approving a professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch regarding the provision of non-emergency medical care services at the county's psychiatric health facility and authorizing the DHHS- Behavioral Health Director, or designee thereof, to execute substantially similar professional services agreements with Corinne V. Basch.
On Jan. 3, 2023, the County of Humboldt, by and through its DHHS - Behavioral Health, entered into a professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch regarding the provision of non-emergency medical care services to patients at the County of Humboldt’s psychiatric health facility for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. DHHS - Behavioral Health subsequently amended the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023, in order to extend the term thereof and increase the maximum amount payable thereunder on Dec. 19, 2024.
The attached second amendment to the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023 is coming before your Board for approval because it will expand the scope of the non-emergency medical care services provided to patients at the County of Humboldt’s psychiatric health facility in order to meet applicable local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Accordingly, DHHS - Behavioral Health recommends that the Board approve, and authorize the DHHS - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached second amendment to the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023 regarding the provision of non-emergency medical care services to patients at the County of Humboldt’s psychiatric health facility for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. It is also recommended that the Board authorize the DHHS - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments and additional professional services agreements that are substantially similar, to the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in the provision of needed non-emergency medical care services.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Behavioral Health (1170-424)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1170-495) |
FY 26-27 Adopted |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$13,745 |
|
Total Expenditures |
$13,745 |
|
Funding Sources (1170-495) |
FY 26-27 Adopted |
|
State/Federal Funds |
$13,745 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$13,745 |
The professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023 has a maximum amount payable of $54,980 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. However, in the event local, state or federal funding or allowance rates are reduced or eliminated, the County of Humboldt may reduce the above-referenced maximum amount payable or terminate the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated January 3, 2023 in its entirety.
Expenditure appropriations related to the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023 have been included in the approved fiscal year 2026-27 budget for DHHS - Behavioral Health budget (1170-495). Funding for the professional services agreement is available through Medi-Cal federal financial participation and state realignment and Behavioral Health Services Act revenues received by DHHS - Behavioral Health.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Approval of the attached second amendment to the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023, will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the attached second amendment to the professional services agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated January 3, 2023, regarding the provision of non-emergency medical care services to patients at the County of Humboldt’s psychiatric health facility. However, this alternative is not recommended since it will cause DHHS - Behavioral Health to be out of compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Corinne V. Basch
2. Executed First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Corinne V. Basch
3. Executed Professional Services Agreement with Corinne V. Basch dated Jan. 3, 2023
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 7/7/2020
File No.: 20-800