DATE: September 5, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Retroactive Revenue Awards from the California Department of Public Health for Tuberculosis Control Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive award from the California Department of Public Health for the Tuberculosis Control Local Assistance Base Award ($333,597) and Food, Shelter, Incentives and Enablers Allotment ($19,907), effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive award from the California Department of Public Health for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention as part of the Enhanced Prevention and Control Award ($10,000), effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and
3. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health to execute the State Contractor's Release for the final invoices.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the first recommended action will fund tuberculosis (TB) activities in the Department of Public Health (Department), which include screening, case management, treatment, contact investigation, and incentives to improve treatment compliance of TB patients. Expenditures for enticements may include food, shelter, incentives, and enablers (FSIE) such as fast food, groceries, gift cards, bus transportation, equipment, and supplies. Approval of the second recommended action will provide additional funding to enhance the capability of TB prevention and control activities in the County. Approval of the third recommended action will allow the Director of the Department to execute the Contractor's Release for the final invoice at the close of the grant term. The activities are funded with State and Federal funding and any additional costs will be covered with Health Realignment. This item is countywide.
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