REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 13, 2021
FROM
ANDREW GOLDFRACH, Interim Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Agreements with Agencies for County-Provided Nursing Services
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve revenue agreements for the Department of Public Health to provide nursing services to the following agencies, in an aggregate amount of approximately $56,000, for the period of July 14, 2021 through June 30, 2022:
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: Andrew Goldfrach, Interim Director, 387-9146)
Body
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 and Stakeholders.
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 $56,000 for the period of July 14, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in DPH's 2021-22 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 3,700 screenings collectively at th...
Click here for full text