REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 14, 2020
FROM
CORWIN PORTER, Interim Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Agreements with Agencies for County-Provided Nursing Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve revenue agreements for the Department of Public Health to provide nursing services to the following agencies, for an aggregate amount of approximately $52,000, for the period of July 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021:
1. Baker Valley Unified School District
2. Encore Education Corporation
3. Lucerne Valley Unified School District
4. Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary School District
5. Trona Joint Unified School District
(Presenter: Corwin Porter, Interim Director, 387-9146)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Department of Public Health (DPH) will receive revenue in an aggregate amount of approximately $52,000 for the period of July 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in DPH’s 2020-21 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The California Education Code requires that pupils in public schools receive health screening services to identify health conditions that can affect the pupil’s ability to learn and progress. These services include hearing screening, vision screening, Scoliosis screening, and nursing consultations. Services also include providing referrals and follow-up services based on screening results and, if needed, consultations and educational services for disease control and immunization concerns.
Under the terms of the recommended agreements, DPH will perform approximately 3,723 screenings at the specified school sites. DPH will receive approximately $52,000 in revenue from the agencies listed in the recommendation for providing required health screening services. Provision of services is subject to potential limitations due to COVID-19. DPH will maintain regular contact with the five school districts to schedule/reschedule and conduct screenings consistent with applicable protocols.
DPH is responsible for providing services throughout San Bernardino County aimed at promoting and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Additionally, DPH links people to needed health services that address community health needs and provision of health care when otherwise unavailable. DPH has been providing nursing services in schools for the past 42 years.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services Contracts (Jennifer Mulhall-Daudel, Contracts Manager, 388-0241) on May 28, 2020; County Counsel (Adam Ebright, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 1, 2020; Finance (Paul Garcia, Administrative Analyst, 386-8392) on June 17, 2020; and County Finance and Administration (Tanya Bratton, Deputy Director, 388-0332) on June 25, 2020.