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Adopt a resolution approving a first amendment to the revenue contract with the California Department of Aging for $93,571, for a total revenue contract amount of $2,833,629, to provide ombudsman services for the period of November 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; Authorize the County Administrator to execute the first contract amendment; and Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) for the unanticipated revenues (4/5 vote required)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving a first amendment to the revenue contract with the California Department of Aging for $93,571, for a total revenue contract amount of $2,833,629, to provide ombudsman services for the period of November 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; Authorize the County Administrator to execute the first contract amendment; and Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) for the unanticipated revenues (4/5 vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (N/S AAA) is responsible for distribution of funds received from the California Department of Aging (CDA) for Planning Service Area 28 (PSA 28) Older Americans Act services. The CDA has allocated an additional $93,571 in unanticipated revenues to N/S AAA for ombudsman services in the categories of Federal Title IIIB Ombudsman, Federal Title VIIA Ombudsman, General Fund IIIB Ombudsman, Public Health L&C Program Fund Ombudsman, State Health Facilities Citation Penalties Account Ombudsman, and SNF Quality & Accountability Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman investigates complaints made by, or on behalf of, nursing home residents. The investigations of resident complaints may include allegations of abuse, inadequate care and/or dangerous care. The Ombudsman provides information about advanced healthcare directives and helps to execute these official documents. The Ombudsman promotes awareness about aging and long-term care issues through education workshops.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing this agenda item are nominal and are included in the Department’s FY2019/20 Approved Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board can choose not to accept the CDA funds; however, additional funds are available to PSA28 and these funds provide vital services for the community.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Napa County was involved in the development of this Agenda Item.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION