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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES / HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Social Services Interim Director and the Health Services Agency Executive Director to sign the Interagency Memorandum of Understanding to provide nursing services to the Social Services Child Welfare Services division for the rates as listed in Exhibit C with maximum compensation not to exceed $573,202.97, effective 7/1/23 and shall terminate 6/30/26
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Financial Impact:
The cost of this contract has been anticipated in the 2023/24 budget and is budgeted in 5013-532300, Professional and Special Services Other. The Public Health Nurse services are eligible to the Skilled Professional Medical Persons funding, so it’s reimbursed approximately 75% Medicaid (Medi-Cal) Title XIX funding, and the remainder is paid with 17.5% 2011 Realignment and 7.5% 1991 local Realignment revenues. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
The Public Health Nurse(s) (PHN) assigned to Child Welfare Services (CWS) assist social workers in emergency response assessments, Health and Education Passport preparation, and in the access/coordination of health, dental, and developmental services. In addition, the PHN assists CWS and the Substitute Care Provider in identifying appropriate health care needs and services for children/youth in foster care. The PHN is located in the Social Services office, accessible to all CWS team members, and is directly supervised by the Supervising PHN at the Health Services Agency with consultation from the CWS Program Manager. The compensation amount covers a percentage of the PHN's salaries and benefits as well as direct operating costs.