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Public Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign retroactive Hospital Preparedness Program Funding Agreement EPO HPP 07-10 with the California Department of Public Health in the amount of $228,140 for the term September 1, 2007 through August 8, 2008 to upgrade state and local public health jurisdictions preparedness for and response to bioterrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease, and other public health threats and emergencies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $228,140
Funding
Budgeted $228,140
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $228,140
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Funding is allocated by two separate activities: a base allocation of $187,365 and a pandemic influenza allocation of $40,775. Though unknown at this time, the Department expects to receive similar funding amounts for subsequent fiscal years.
Background: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides states with funding via cooperative agreements to upgrade state and local public health jurisdictions preparedness for and response to bioterrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease, and other public health threats and emergencies. Similarly, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides states with funding via cooperative agreements for hospital and supporting health care systems to deliver coordinated and effective care to victims of terrorism and other public health emergencies. The State, in turn, contracts with local health departments to distribute these funds. The County has received funding from these agencies for the last six years.
Reason for Recommendation: The purpose of this Hospital Preparedness Program agreement is to build upon the planning, infrastructure development, and...
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