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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 3592 with BHC Health Services of Nevada, Inc., doing business as West Hills Hospital, for the provision of inpatient acute mental health treatment, for the perpetual term beginning March 1, 2019 until terminated, with a maximum contractual obligation of $200,000 per fiscal year;
2) Find that the County does not possess the facilities or personnel for inpatient acute mental health treatment and has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for these services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3592, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: 1991 and 2011 Mental Health Realignment
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 5897 directs the State to implement the mental health services defined in the WIC Section 5800 (Adult and Older Adult Mental Health System of Care Act), Section 5840 (Prevention and Early Intervention Programs), and Section 5850 (The Children’s Mental Health Services Act) through contracts with county mental health programs or with counties acting jointly. The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), on behalf of the County, contracts with the State to serve as the Mental Health Plan (MHP) of the County.
HHSA, as the MHP, maintains contracts with as many inpatient psychiatric hospital facilities as possible to ensure the availability of inpatient services in order to meet the needs of those we serve in accordance with Exhibit E, Attachment 1 of the MHP Agreement (3190), and per 42 Code of Federal Regulations Section 438.2. Of the five inpatient psychiatric hospitals in Northern C...
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