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Health and Human Services Agency, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign revenue-generating Agreement for Services 024-S1811 with County of Nevada, for the provision of acute inpatient mental health services for clients they refer to the County Psychiatric Health Facility, for the term effective upon final execution through June 30, 2018, with a maximum contractual obligation of $225,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 024-S1811, 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: Fee-for-service revenue from the County of Nevada.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the renewal of this revenue-generating Agreement to allow County of Nevada Behavioral Health to pay for services provided by County of El Dorado’s Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF).
Approval of revenue Agreement for Services 024-S1811 with County of Nevada is necessary in order to provide mandated short-term inpatient mental health services to that County’s respective clients who require the specialized mental health services provided by the County’s PHF.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has contracted with the County of Nevada for many years to provide access to the County’s Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) for the provision of services for Nevada County’s clients who require acute inpatient mental health services. Services provided by the County PHF include psychiatry, medication, clinical treatment, nursing, and the required documentation and maintenance of health information in accordance with prevailing federal and state laws and regulations.
The PHF is now operated and managed on behalf of the County by Telecare Corporation, Inc. (T...
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