To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Memorandum of Understanding with K'ima:w Medical Center to Supply a Syringe Disposal Kiosk to Reduce Syringe Litter in Hoopa
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with K'ima:w Medical Center for the period of Jan. 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023;
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign one original of the signature page of the agreement;
3. Authorize the Director of Public Health or a designee thereof to sign all future amendments and documents directly related to this grant agreement upon review and approval of County Counsel and Risk Management; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one copy of the certified board report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Contract Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund 1175
DISCUSSION:
Since October 2017, DHHS - Public Health has supported an ongoing coordinated effort partnering with local groups working to address syringe litter. The purpose is to continue to address syringe litter, build relationships, provide community education, and identify additional solutions and next steps. Meetings are attended by Public Health staff and representatives from syringe service and harm reduction programs (SSP) throughout the county with the purpose of reviewing harm reduction services, sharing legislative updates, exploring funding opportunities, sharing community and client feedback, and providing education about best practices. Additional partnerships have been expanded to include SSP and safe disposal trainings to K'ima:w Medical Center. These meetings previously occurred quarterly but have been on hold since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 response.
Public Health has been collaborating with the California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS (CDPH - OA) to provide guidance to K'ima:w Medical Center, whi...
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