To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Open Door Community Health Centers for Fiscal Years 2025-26 Through 2027-28
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Professional Services Agreement by and between the County of Humboldt and Open Door Community Health Centers for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2027-28; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee there of, to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement by and between the County of Humboldt and Open Door Community Health Centers for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2027-28; and
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, certifications, attestations, and documents directly associated with the attached Professional Services Agreement with Open Door Community Health Centers, 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 Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one certified copy of the Board Order pertaining to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
In 2019, the County of Humboldt Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health began contracting with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to implement public health activities related to monitoring, prevention, testing, and linkage to and retention in care activities for the most vulnerable and underserved individuals living with, or at high risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV) i...
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