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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1 Make findings in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B) that it is appropriate to contract with El Dorado County Community Health Center for the provision of a mobile dental program, because pursuant to 3.13.030(B) “specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;”
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Funding Out Agreement 6592 with El Dorado County Community Health Center to support their mobile dental program with a maximum contractual obligation of $100,000 for the term of five (5) years, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; and
3) Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director or the Public Health Director to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 6592, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: 100% California Department of Public Health Oral Health Grant 22-10162.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On May 20, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) approved the County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) budget for the 2022-2027 El Dorado County Local Oral Health Program Grant 22-10162 (Grant). This program covers activities that support the state oral health plan, including but not limited to building capacity at the local level for the facilitation and implementation of oral health education and prevention, linkage to treatment, surveillance, and case management services in the community. As part of the grant application process, CDPH approved HHSA’s intent to sub-award funds to the El Dorado County Community Health Center (EDCCHC), the community partner currently operating a mobile dental van.
The EDCCHC Mobile Van Clinic (Clinic) specifically serves school-aged youth and ...
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