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Approve a renewal contract with Medical Hill Rehabilitation Center for a total of $126,000 over two years to provide sub-acute inpatient residential psychiatric medical services for the period beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and, with concurrence from County Counsel, any amendments that are within budgeted appropriations up to 20% of the total contract amount, not to exceed $50,000
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board approve a renewal contract with Medical Hill Rehabilitation Center for a total of $126,000 over two years to provide sub-acute inpatient residential psychiatric medical services for the period beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and, with concurrence from County Counsel, any amendments that are within budgeted appropriations up to 20% of the total contract amount, not to exceed $50,000.
SUMMARY:
Medical Hill Rehabilitation Center, LLC provides treatment to the complex, disabled adult population with neuro-behavioral impairments who require a more structured treatment environment than can be provided in community treatment settings. The population served has very severe needs such as brain injury in addition to psychiatric needs and requires extensive monitoring and assistance. This proposed total contract for $126,000 over two years for the period beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019 will ensure continued psychiatric coverage to meet the service needs for consumers currently in that facility and other consumers who may require this specialized level of care. During FY2016/17, approximately $55,000 was expended on the current Medical Hill Rehabilitation Center, LLC contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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