TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Public Health
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller, PsyD.
PHONE:
707-472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement with James Gerard Flaherty, M.S., M.D., F.A.A.P., in the Amount of $64,750 to Provide Public Health and Medical Oversight, Direction, and Guidance for the Public Health Department, California Children Services Program and Services as the Deputy Health Officer, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2026
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Agreement with James Gerard Flaherty, M.S., M.D., F.A.A.P., in the amount of $64,750 to provide public health and medical oversight, direction, and guidance for the Public Health Department, California Children Services Program and services as the Deputy Health Officer, effective upon execution through June 30, 2026; and authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Dr. James Gerard Flaherty, M.S., M.D., F.A.A.P., provides mandated services as a medical professional for overseeing the California Children's Services (CCS) program within the Mendocino County Public Health (MCPH) department to ensure medical eligibility, and provide essential services such as medical reports, diagnoses, and treatment pathways for program participants. Additionally, in his role as Deputy Health Officer, Dr. Flaherty provides required public health and medical oversight, direction, and guidance for MCPH, supporting the implementation of public health initiatives, disease prevention efforts, and emergency preparedness response. The proposed Agreement will allow Dr. Flaherty to provide these crucial services for CCS program and services as the Deputy Health Officer for MCPH.
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