DATE: July 18, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: CalCONNECT System for California Connected Data Use and Disclosure Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Data Use Agreement with the California Department of Public Health for participation in the surveillance and control of contagious, infectious, communicable, or reportable diseases and conditions, effective upon execution by all parties, not to exceed three consecutive years pursuant to and in accordance with the requirements and conditions set forth in this Data Use Agreement ($0); and
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to execute future data use and sharing agreements, with California Department of Public Health, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel, that have no financial impact.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approving the first recommended action will authorize the Chairman to enter into an agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to share communicable or reportable disease and condition data. This agreement promotes collaboration between the County and CDPH. It allows for better coordination and sharing of information, resources, and expertise between the local government and the State health department. This collaboration can lead to improved public health outcomes and a more efficient response to health emergencies or crises. Approval of the second recommended action will enable the Director of Public Health or their assignee to execute similar no cost data-sharing arrangements with the CDPH, streamlining the process for meeting tight deadlines set by the State and/or minimizing the staff's time and expenses involved in regularly presenting such matters to the Board. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no viable...
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