To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Acceptance of Award in the amount of $5,768 with California Department of Public Health Regarding Tuberculosis Food, Shelter, Incentives, and Enablers Funding Allotment 2412ADDF00
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Retroactively approve the attached Acceptance of Award in the amount of $5,768 by and between the County of Humboldt and California Department of Public Health; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee there of, to execute the attached Acceptance of Award by and between the County of Humboldt and California Department of Public Health; and
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee there of, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, certifications, attestations, and documents directly associated with the attached Acceptance of Award by and between the County of Humboldt and California Department of Public Health 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:
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious and communicable disease, dangerous to the 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. California Department of Health and Human Services (CDPH) allots base funding to counties to administer the program.
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