To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Health
Meeting Date: September 12, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Bekkie Emery |
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707-463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Jeff Adair |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Anderson Valley Community Services District in the Amount of $66,000, to Sustain and Support Existing Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Services, Effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Anderson Valley Community Services District in the amount of $66,000, to sustain and support existing Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Services, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; authorize the Emergency Medical Services County Liaison or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
This is an annual Agreement with the last approval executed on December 6, 2022, Item 3(ae), Agreement No. 22-286.
Summary of Request:
The Public Health (PH) Department requests Board approval of the Agreement with Anderson Valley Community Services District to allow for a continuation of the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Enhancement Pilot Project in Boonville and surrounding areas. Initially expected to be a one-year project, approval of these funds dates back to Fiscal Year 2014-15, when the Board of Supervisors approved Memorandums of Understanding with service providers in vulnerable and underserved communities in Mendocino County to sustain and enhance ALS and emergency medical services.
The proposed Agreement with Anderson Valley Community Services District outlines expectations for Fiscal Year 2023-24, including provisions of the following:
1) A detailed Agreement describing the partnership with an ALS Provider
2) Monthly reports exhibiting ALS staffing supported with projects funds
3) Quarterly reports, including financial, describing specific ALS enhancements that have been achieved within the system
4) Lists of training opportunities, educational opportunities, or specific equipment/supply enhancements made possible through the Agreement
5) A one-time detailed report upon conclusion of the Agreement describing challenges, opportunities and successes
As outlined in California Health and Safety Code (Division 2.5, Chapter 4, Article 1, Sections 1797.200 - 1797.229), each county must designate a Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) for administration of emergency medical services. Oversight by the LEMSA includes responsibility for implementation of ALS systems and monitoring of training programs. Pursuant to these guidelines, Mendocino County’s LEMSA has consulted with Public Health to develop the ALS Enhancement Pilot Project and cosigned the proposed Agreement.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have been administered by the Social Services Director since the dissolution of the Health and Human Services Agency. It was recently proposed that EMS may be taken over by another County Department, and eventually transitioned to the Office of Emergency Services. This possibility created uncertainty, delaying processing of the proposed Agreement, creating a retroactive start date.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: District 5
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: General Fund |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $66,000 |
if no, please describe: |
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annual recurring cost: $66,000 |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: N/A |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: September 13, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 23-165 |
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