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Health Services Director requesting authorization to sign a revenue-generating Agreement 279-O0911 with Amador County for a term commencing July 1, 2008 continuing until terminated, for El Dorado County to provide acute inpatient psychiatric treatment for individuals referred by the Amador County Behavioral Health Department.
FUNDING: Amador County.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Revenue $125,000
Funding
Budgeted $125,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $125,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Estimated annual revenue varies depending on use of services and is estimated to be $125,000 based on historical use. There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement.
Background:
Throughout California there is a shortage of acute inpatient psychiatric facilities. For many years, Amador County has contracted with El Dorado County to access the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) services for residents requiring short term inpatient mental health services and has requested to continue these services. El Dorado County retains the exclusive right to refuse referrals from Amador County if the PHF is unable to accommodate additional clients at any time. Services provided at the PHF include psychiatrist services, clinical psychological services, nursing services, rehabilitation services, and use of outside resources where appropriate.
Reason for Recommendation:
Approval of this agreement will allow Amador County to continue use of the El Dorado County PHF on a space-available basis for their residents who require inpatient treatment for psychiatric services. This agreement provides revenue to the Department to offset the fixed operational costs of the PHF (required staffing levels and facility costs).
The term of this agreement commences July 1, 2008 and continues until terminated. The agreement may be termi...
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