To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with the State of California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve Grant Agreement # 20-10522 with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for $389,436 for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023;
2. Authorize the Public Health Director, or a designee thereof to, sign four originals of the agreement and required certifications;
3. Authorize the Director of Public Health or a designee thereof to sign all future amendments and documents directly related to Grant Agreement # 20-10522 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 - Fund 1175
DISCUSSION:
Lead is a toxic metal that was used in many products. Lead is linked to neurological and physiological disorders. Many lead-based products have been phased out, but the effects continue in the environment. Risk factors include older houses with lead-based paint, some hobbies, consumer products, remedies, and foods. Children under age 6 are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning. The CLPPP program provides education on mitigating these risks as well as linkage to support and care for children with elevated blood lead levels.
The CLPPP program involves all divisions of Public Health. This includes Public Health Nursing, Environmental Health, Healthy Communities Division, Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) and the Public Health Laboratory. Through this coordinated effort, the program provides nursing case management, environmental surveillance, home visiting, education and outreach.
The CLPPP program receives the results of elevated blood level tests performed in Humboldt County. Based on criteria from the state, CLPPP Public Health Nurses work with parents to provide linkages to care, referrals and case management to the families of children with elevated blood levels. Additionally, CLPPP Environmental Health professionals investigate the sources of lead in the child’s environment and provide follow up to see the sources of lead are corrected.
This agreement is coming to your Board after the effective date due to late receipt from CDPH.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of Grant Agreement # 20-10522 with CDPH will allow DHHS- Public Health to be reimbursed a maximum of $389,436 in Fund 1175, Budget Unit 407 - Childhood Lead Program for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. The amount of $134,612 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 was included in the annual county budget cycle. The remaining funding for FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 will be included in future annual county budget cycles. There is no impact to the General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by creating opportunities for improved safety and health .
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
CDPH
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your board may opt not to accept these funds. This will result in revenue reduction of up to $389,436 over the next 3 fiscal years and a significant reduction in the lead poisoning prevention program.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grant # 20-10522 with CDPH to fund the Childhood Lead Program
2. Exhibits A-I
3. Contractor Certification Clauses
4. California Civil Rights Laws Attachment
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-9
Meeting of: 10/17/2017
File No.: 17-2467, 20-1118