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Approve a second contract amendment with Crestwood Behavioral Health for $217,000 for a total contract amount of $10,871,860 to provide acute psychiatric inpatient services for the current period through June 30, 2024; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a second contract amendment with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for $217,000 for a total contract amount of $10,871,860 to provide acute psychiatric inpatient services for the current period through June 30, 2024; and delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999.
SUMMARY:
Crestwood Behavioral Health operates a locked acute psychiatric health facility for treating adults 18 years of age and older. The facility has 16 beds, of which 14 are designated as guaranteed beds for Solano County Behavioral Health clients. Contract utilization is on pace to exceed the current contract amount prior to contract expiration on June 30, 2024 due to a higher client census and placement of indigent clients. The recommended contract amendment is needed for the continued care of current clients placed in the psychiatric health facility.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The contract is funded by Medi-Cal federal financial participation (FFP), State General Fund (SGF), and 2011 Realignment. Appropriations are available in the FY2023/24 Working Budget for this amendment. There is no impact on the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
Locked psychiatric hospitals are used when a client is psychiatrically evaluated and placed on a Welfare and Institutions Cod...
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