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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / PUBLIC HEALTH
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign amendment #2 to the Agreement with Dignity Health dba St. Elizabeth Community Hospital (Misc. Agree. #2022-284 as amended by Misc. Agree #2023-128), for the purpose of amending the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) budget thereby carrying forward unused funds, in the amount of $20,918.39 from FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24 to purchase items as outlined in Exhibit G
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Financial Impact:
This agreement is fully funded from the State of California Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Years 2022-2027 allocation. $20,918.39 of available funds will be carried forward from FY 22-23 to FY 23-24 of the HPP budget. The maximum amount payable under this agreement will be increased to $601,388.17.
Background Information:
The Tehama County Health Services Agency (TCHSA) requires essential services and staff coordination in order to meet the State requirements for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP). This amendment will allow unused funds from the prior year to assist multiple healthcare providers meet local preparedness goals. If this contract is not approved, TCHSA will lose the opportunity to utilize unspent dollars to meet local objectives for HPP.