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Mental Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 095-S0911 with the Department of Veterans Affairs in the amount of $150,000 for the term of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 to provide acute inpatient psychiatric treatment for veterans referred by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $150,000
Funding
Budgeted $150,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $150,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The total funding for this revenue generating agreement is $150,000. There is no Change to Net County Cost.
Background: Throughout California there is a shortage of acute inpatient psychiatric facilities. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has requested to contract with El Dorado County to access the Psychiatric Health Facility services for veterans requiring short term inpatient mental health services. El Dorado County retains the exclusive right of refusal of referrals from the VA if the PHF is unable to accommodate additional clients at any time.
Services provided at the PHF will include psychiatrist services, clinical psychological services, nursing services, rehabilitation services, health record services, restraint, seclusion, pharmaceutical services, and use of outside resources where appropriate.
This agreement covers the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
Reason for Recommendation: Approval of this agreement will allow for continued use of the El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility for eligible veterans who require inpatient treatment for psychiatric health services.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Chairman will sign two (2) original Agreements.
2. Board Clerkâs Office to return two (2) original agreements to th...
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