To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Acceptance of Award and Related Documentation with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Regarding Tuberculosis Base Funding Allotment in the Amount of $12,432
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Acceptance of Award for Tuberculosis Control Local Assistance Funds for award numbers 2612BASE-F and 2612BASE-S by and between the County of Humboldt and CDPH in the amount of $12,432; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health Director, or a designee there of, to execute the attached Acceptance of Award for Tuberculosis Control Local Assistance Funds for award numbers 2612BASE-F and 2612BASE-S by and between the County of Humboldt and CDPH; and
3. Authorize the DHHS – Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with the CDPH Tuberculosis Base Funding fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 allotment after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious and communicable disease, dangerous to public health. Public Health Departments are mandated by California Health and Safety Code § 121350 to maintain a program for the prevention and control of TB. CDPH allots base funding to counties to administer the program. On top of base funding, CDPH allots funding for food, shelter, incentives and enablers (FSIE) to counties each year as a pass-through to TB patients who must be isolated and are unable to work. CDPH also occasionally a...
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