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Consent-Health & Human Services # 14.
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| Board of Supervisors |
Adult & Aging |
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| Subject |
| Approve an agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services, State Agreement 18-952589, specifying the performance requirements for locally provided mental health services with no direct funding for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021. (No general fund impact) (Larsen) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve an agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services, State Agreement 18-952589, specifying the performance requirements for locally provided mental health services with no direct funding for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Operational Excellence
Thriving Residents
Safe Communities |
| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Performance Agreement, State Agreement 18-952589, specifies the terms, conditions and requirements for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), Community Mental Health Services Grant (MHBG) and Crisis Counseling and Training Programs; and oversees the County’s provision of community mental health services pursuant to the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act.
The County must comply with all of the requirements delineated in the Agreement including but not limited to:
- Requirements regarding the provision of services to persons receiving involuntary treatment;
- Requirements for Medi-Cal reimbursement for mental health services;
- Requirements regarding the Local Mental Health Advisory Board approval of procedures to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process;
- Requirements regarding patient rights;
- Requirements regarding federally funded mental health programs;
- Requirements regarding the provision of data and information as set forth in the Welfare & Institutions Code and specified in the Agreement; and
- Requirements regarding the provision of services under the Mental Health Services Act.
DHCS monitors this Agreement to ensure that the County is compliant with applicable federal and State law and regulations.
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Management Team, Behavioral Health Quality Improvement staff, and Behavioral Health Compliance Officer are responsible for ensuring compliance with the performance standards specified in this Agreement. Additionally, they are responsible for ensuring, through the continuous review and monitoring of the program and fiscal performance of county operated and contract provider operated services, that program integrity standards are met, that necessary corrective actions are taken upon discovery of any non-compliance, and future risks for non-compliance are mitigated. Currently, HHSA meets all of the performance standards identified in this Agreement.
This is a standard Agreement issued by DHCS to all of the California counties. No Performance measures are associated with this agreement. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| County Counsel has approved this Agreement as to form. |
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