Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Marc Meulman, Director, Public Health Policy, and Planning
Subject: Agreement with the California Department of Public Health for HIV Prevention Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the California Department of Public Health to provide HIV Care Program services for the period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $1,869,880.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Public Health STD/HIV Program (STD/HIV Program) provides a continuum of services, which include outpatient ambulatory/medical care services, psychosocial care services, housing-related services, substance abuse services, and food, education, prevention, and surveillance services. It is the main provider of HIV/AIDS services for San Mateo County residents affected by HIV/AIDS and their families. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides partial funding for outpatient/ambulatory medical care, medical transportation, and outreach services.
DISCUSSION:
CDPH has allocated $1,869,880 in funding to the STD/HIV Program for the period of April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029. Funds for will cover expenses for 0.25 FTE physician, 1.0 FTE staff nurse, 0.59 FTE of a patient services assistant, medical transportation for clients of the program, and miscellaneous client service costs.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County's fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
This contract is late due to delays in receiving the agreement from the State.
It is anticipated that the viral load of 90% of clients receiving services will decrease or remain undetectable as a result of the medical services receiv...
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