To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Deborah J. Scaife for Infection Prevention Services in Response to COVID-19
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Deborah J. Scaife for infection prevention services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the first amendment; and
3. Authorize the Public Health Director to sign any subsequent amendments related to the original Professional Services Agreement upon County Counsel and Risk Management review and approval.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Funds (1175)
DISCUSSION:
On May 27, 2020 the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) entered into a professional services agreement with Deborah J. Scaife to provide infection preventionist services in response to COVID-19. These services include training Emergency Operation Center staff on proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, COVID-19 prevention and response in assisted living facilities, and assistance with walk-throughs and collaborative work with assisted living facilities to ensure they have proper infection prevention and control protocol in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
On Aug. 11, 2020 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) allocated to DHHS - Public Health Enhancing Laboratory Capacity funding through the Paycheck Protection Program Healthcare Enhancement Act (ELC-PPP) to expand its activities related to COVID-19 response, and response to other infectious diseases of public health importance. As part of this funding, DHHS - Public Health is required to obtain the services of an infection preventionist for the duration of the funding term of May 18, 2020 through Nov. 17, 2022.
This first amendment before your Board today will amend...
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