To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:title
Fifth Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Regarding the Provision of Emergency Evacuation Services for the period of June 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2030end
RECOMMENDATION(S):Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached fifth amendment to the memorandum of understanding with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. dated July 2, 2012 regarding the provision of emergency evacuation services for the period of June 1, 2012 through July 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the memorandum of understanding with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. dated July 2, 2012, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one (1) fully executed certified 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:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services require the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health ("DHHS - Behavioral Health") to enter into a written agreement with a qualified institution, organization or agency regarding the evacuation of patients from the County of Humboldt's psychiatric health facility in the event...
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