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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter from CA Dept of Public Health 11.30.08 - Agree #2008-04-FY08-09 State of California—Health and Human Services Agency supltll'A , California Department of Public Health !)COPH. MARK B HORTON,MD,MSPH ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Director Governor October 30, 2008 Ann Dickman, PHN MCAH Director Butte County Public Health Department t;COUNTY 695 Oleander Avenue BUTT'I RXCION AVA hico, CA 95926 R'�tiz41 s. , �y Dear Ms. Dickman: -Rff11 T. pc nTa1 cTlarTtA, APPROVAL OF ALTERNATE YEAR AGREEMENT FUNDING APPLICATION (AFA) FOR AGREEMENT # 2008-04 — FY 08/09 The Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) approves your Agency's Alternate Year 08/09 AFA, including the attached Scope(s) of Work (SOW) and Budget(s) for administration of MCAH related programs. To carry out the program(s) outlined in the enclosed SOW(s) and Budget(s), during the period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, the MCAH Division will reimburse expenditures up to the following amounts: Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health $ 191,052 The availability of Title V Funds and State General Funds is contingent upon funds appropriated in the final FY 08/09 Budget Act. Reimbursement of invoices is subject to compliance with all federal and state requirements pertaining to CDPH MCAH related programs and adherence to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures. CDPH MCAH policies and procedures can be accessed at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/mcah. Please ensure that all necessary individuals within your Agency are notified of this approval and that the enclosed documents are carefully reviewed. This approval letter constitutes a binding agreement. Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division, Center for Family Health 1615 Capitol Avenue, MS 8300, P.O. Box 997420 Sacramento, CA 95899-7420 (916)650-0300 Internet Address: www.cdph.ca.gov Ann Dickman, PHN Page 2 If any of the information contained in the enclosed SOW(s) and Budget(s) is incorrect or different from that negotiated, please contact your Contract Manager, Toni Ballenger at (916) 650-0351 or by email at Toni.Ballenger(a-)cdph.ca.gov within 14 calendar days from the date of this letter. Non-response constitutes acceptance of the enclosed documents. Sincerely " /Z Shabbir Ahmad, DVM, MS, PhD, Acting Chief Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division Enclosure(s) cc: Curt Josiassen, Chair Board of Supervisors Butte County Public Health Department 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95966 Elise Parnes, RN MSN Program Consultant Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division Toni Ballenger Contract Manager Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division Central File Appendix Agency: Butte County Public Health Department Fiscal Year- 2008- 2009 Agreement Number: 2008-04 MATERNAL, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH (MCAH) SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) The local health jurisdiction (LHJ) must work toward achieving the following goals and objectives by performing the specified activities, evaluating the results and focusing on process and/or outcome. Goal 1: All children are born healthy tmhealthy mothers. Goal 2: No health status disparities among nacia|/ethnic, gender, economic and regional groups. Goal 3: ^4safe and healthy environment for women, children and their families. Goal 4: Equal access for all women, children and their families to appropriate and needed care within mn integrated and seamless system. Timelines: All Ufthe implementation activities identified iOthis SOW are tobe conducted within the term Ofthis Agreement's fiscal year. FM MCAH Programs in the LHJ operate under the direction of an approved MCAH Director in accordance with the MCAH/OFP Branch Policies and Procedures. Implementation Activities 1.1 The LHJ must have a MCAH Director who meets the professional qualifications and time commitment as specified in the current MCAH Policies and Procedures K8snue|. (See MCAH/{)FP Branch Policies and ProCedV[eS, Key Personnel) Evaluation Process or Outcomes 1.1.1 The local K8CAHDirector must submit 8copy OfaDapproval letter O[ 8 waiver with the annual Agreement Funding Application (AFA). 1.2 The K8CAN Director is responsible for programs that improve the health of the K4CAH population. Evaluation Process or Outcomes 1.2.1 List all local K8CAHPrograms funded bythe MCAH/OFPBranch inthe Annual Report. 1.2.2 Identify the K4CAH/OFPBranch and Title V (F8der@|) priority areas with the corresponding local MC/\HPrograms iOthe Annual Report. 1.3 The K8CAHDirector's responsibilities include the following: w Develop policies and procedures, standards, and protOCO|S� * Develop LHJ and/or community infrastructure that promote community partnerships and provide family-centered, culturally-competent services; * EDSU[e i0p|808D\SdOD and coordination of local MCAH Programs; * Ensure hiring and orientation 0fkey personnel, adhering to W1CAH/C)FP Branch policy personnel requirements; FA—gency: Butte County Public Health Department Fiscal Year: 2008/2009 K8CAH SOW (Rev 7/O7) Page 1 of�� �� Appendix A Agreement Number- 2008-04 • Develop activities and evaluation methods to measure results that relate to meeting MCAH priorities and the LHJ multi-year plan; and • Use core public health functions to assure that progress is made toward the MCAH/OFP Branch and Title V (Federal) goals and objectives and priorities, Evaluation Process or Outcomes 1.3.1 Submit a duty statement that includes the MCAH Director's responsibilities identified in the MCAF1/0FP Branch Policies and Procedures with the annual AFA. When the MCAH Director position changes or the duties change for the MCAH Director, submit the revised duty statement at the time of the change. 1.3.2 Complete and submit Form 4 to document the MCAH Director's participation in MCAH-related Collaboratives with the Annual Report. Objective 2 The LHJ MCAH Program provides comprehensive outreach activities that may include case finding, referrals, client education and community awareness that targets the MCAH population to assist them in accessing and receiving care and services to improve their health and well being. Implementation Activities 2.1 The LHJ provides information on community resources, services and referrals to the MCAH population. • Provides activities that facilitate early and continuous access to care and services. • Promotes screening of pregnant women and women of child bearing age. • Refers to Healthy Families, Medi-Cal, Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) and other low cost/no cost health insurance programs for health care coverage. • Determines high risk populations, targets outreach, case finding and care coordination activities and gives these high risk populations priority. The high risk MCAH populations include: ❖ Low income pregnant women., ❖ Women, children and adolescents who are not linked to a source of care, Women of childbearing age who are at risk for adverse perinatal outcomes including, but not limited to, tobacco exposure and substance abuse, and Children with special health care needs. Evaluation Process or Outcomes 2.1.1 Complete Form 5 for Outreach Activities and keep on file for audit purposes. Submit three examples for the Annual Report. 2,1.2 Describe the tracking system for referral in the Annual Report. MCAH SOW (Rev 7/07) Page 2 of (P Appendix Agency: Butte County Public Health Department Fiscal Year: 2008=2009 Agreement Number: 2008-04 2.1.3 Report the number of referrals to 1-lealthy Families, Medi-Cal, AIM and report the number and name other low cost/no cost health insurance programs in the Annual Report. 2.14 {dcu1ifv the 1orgcVcd high risk populations in ()hio:dve 4. 22 The LHJ promotes community wide collaboration inthe development and implementation Ofoutreach programs and works bJassure that services are provided in a culturally sensitive manner with no duplication of services. Evaluation Process or Outcomes 2.2.1 Complete and submit Form 4with the Annual Report to document participation in K8CAH-related CoUahoratives by any MCAH staff. 2.3 The LHJ provides @ toll free or no cost telephone |OfO[U0@UOD service. (Title Vrequirement) ° The telephone number must be disseminated widely throughout the LFIJ by means ofpamphlets, publications and media publicitv. * AJminimum, the toll free line cnuo1beoperational during normal business hours and must linguistically ,efloc1tic LDD`upopulation mix. • Personnel staffing the toll free line must have cultural sensitivity training. ° After hours messages must be answered byend o[the next business day. Evaluation Process or Outcomes 23.1 Complete and submit Form O. Toll Free Telephone Report with the Annual Report. Objective 3 The LHJ provides skilled professional expertise to identify, coordinate and expand services for the MCAH population through collaborative planning and development to assure quality, evidence based family services. Implementation Activities 31 The LHJ provides qualified program experts to manage MCAH Programs and activities consistent with specific program requirements. (See policies and procedures for individualized pn}grGDlS.) Evaluation Process or Outcomes 3.1.1 Refer tVthe individualized programs for specific approval and reporting requirements. 3.2 The LHJ nOUSt provide a Perinatal Service Coordinator (P8C} in accordance with MCAH/[)FPBranch Policies and Procedures. Evaluation Process or Outcomes 3,2.1 The LHJ requests approval verification for the Fz6C who meets the professional qualifications and time commitment specified in the current M{}AH/(]FPBranch Policies andProcedures, Key Personnel Secti Agency: Butte County Public Health Department Fiscal Year: 2008-2009 Agreement Number: Butte- 04 /" ��{�AF� ��{}VV (��eV7/O7) Page 3Of�� v/ Appendix 3.2�2 Submit acopy ofthe approval |pMerurthe waiver letter for the PSC with the AFAand when there isochange inthe PSC position. 33 PSC must carry out the responsibilities and activities detailed inthe MCAH/(JFP Branch Policies and Procedures. Evaluation Process or Outcomes 3.3.1 Report specific information 8Srequested iOthe Annual Report. 3.3.2 Maintain documentation on file. The LHJ addresses their priority needs a) identified through the local Community Health Assessment and b) includes a specific Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) objective and activities. The LHJ continues to monitor their IVICAH needs and modify their plan to achieve improved maternal, child and adolescent health. Implementation Activities 4.1 The LHJ rriust complete this process to address their priority needs and SIDS o|Jcciivc * Develop aplan toaddress the LHJ'spriority needs and SIDS byidentifying i[Op|O[08nt8tiOn strategies and activities consistent with the K8CAHXJFP Branch and Title Vgoals and objectives. * Ensure implementation aotiVities, interventions and strategies are eVidence- b@Sed, w Implement activities that are specific and measurable. w Ensure each implementation activity has a method of evaluating the outcome asitrelates tomeeting the objective. • EDSun8 Implementation activities, interventions and strategies are evid8DCe- b8Sed. ° Complete the plan within the fiscal year iOwhich the allocation applies except if the local priority need is an ongoing issue. These activities may be carried over tOthe next year. w Continue to monitor local MCAH needs and modify the local plan to improve maternal, child and adolescent health, ° Report local trends inMCAHand the impact onimplementing the plan and meeting the objectives. Evaluation Process or Outcomes 4.1.1 Report specific information GSrequested OOthe Annual Report. 4.1.2 Maintain documentation DO file. 4.1 Complete local needs and capacity assessment utilizing policies, procedures and 1VO|g created by California Department OfPublic Health Maternal, Child and Adolescent Branch. * Create K8CAH Data profile w Review and update identification Of &qCAHpopulation needs and priorities through data analysis and stakeholder input * Engage stakeholders tOassist in assessing Butte County's capacity [Ocarry out the delivery Ofthe 1Oessential public health services tOthe MCAH pVpV|8UoO. o Identify gaps and ways tOaddress gaps o Identity strengths and ways tOmaximize resources p COrDDlVOiCate MCAHneeds and capacity assessment with stakeholders and M[|AH SOW (Rev 7/O7) Page 40f),( (" Appendix public health administration. 4.1 Evaluation Process or Outcome: * Creation ofcomprehensive Title Yneeds assessment for Butte County per policies and procedures established byCalifornia Department [fPublic Health Maternal, Child and Adolescent Branch. w Submit required documents t0C[)PH. K8CAH by June 30. 2009 4.2 |nC[e38e 8vv8F8ne3S OfSIDS risk reduction within the perinatal, EMS and provider community. ° Assess training needs within the first responder/EMS community and fGCi|it8Ust[8ining(S) for EMS professionals as needed * Assess training needs within the childcare cOnlDlUOitv and facilitate tCgiDingS as needed ° Attend CDRTquarterly meetings toevaluate data related (0local SIDS/SUDS deaths. * Distribute safe S|eeo/G|D8 information to providers and parents/caregivers via home visitation, health fairs and other community events. 4.2 Evaluation Process or Outcome: � Utilizing the MCAH Annual Report, in accordance with current fiscal year Policies and Procedure; o Gurnnno[ize outreach and evaluate training tnlocal EMS/First Responders. o Summarize outreach and evaluate training tVthe childcare community. o MCAH Director will attend OliD|nnunn of CORT meetings • Summary ofC[)RT SIDS/SUDS data 4.3Increase substance abusing women's access todrug and alcohol treatment p[Og[annS. w Participate inthe Child Abuse Prevention Council's (C/\PC) Medical Subcommittee formerly known 8Sthe First Chance Coalition for Drug and Alcohol Free Babies bimonthly to determine compliance with local hVSph@|S regarding S132689. access to Fetal Alcohol Effects (F/\E) diagnostic services and outreach (oreduce FAE/FA8. « Participate iOthe Methamphetamine Strike Force's Treatment Subcommittee to identify treatment needs for MCAH p0pU|@tiOD. services aV8i|@h|e, gaps and actions tVincrease services tOtarget population. * Facilitate access tobest practice 1[8iDiUg(8) for field/case manager PHN'SOD substance abuse, services and treatment options iDour community G8 traiOiOQsopportunities arise. * Collaborate with community partners to conduct health education outreach to preconception audiences, pQ[eOtS. C8[8give[S and teens regarding the harmful effects Ofsmoking, drinking and use ofdrugs during pregnancy. 43Evaluation Process VrOutcome: * Utilizing the MCAH Annual R8pVrt, in accordance with current fiscal year Policies and P[OCedu[8� o MCAH director shall attend bi-monthly CAPC/K8ediCO| SubCDD1nOitt88 Meetings. K8CAHSOW (Rev 7/O7) Page 5ofAte Appendix C) MCAHDirector shall attend Meth Strikef0DeTreatment meetings 8G scheduled to F8pP8S8nt O88dS [fK8CAH pOpu|RdOOS. o Summary of MCAM director activities related to activities designed to increase access tOdrug and alcohol cessation services, o Create evaluation tool todocument knowledge gained and changes |D practice related toattendance tObest practice tr8iDiDgSattended by MCAH and field PHN staff. All staff attending tra|OiOgS using K4CAH funding to complete evaluation after training. o Summary Dfcollaborative educational activities and outreach tOtarget populations. 4-4Decrease deaths and hospitalizations for children from birth toage 18 due to unintentional injuries. ~ Facilitate Butte County Safe Kids quarterly collaboration meetings. ~ Work with injury work gnoupa to create and conduct action p|8O activities that include data collection, identification of target pOpu|31inn, best practice interventions and evaluation of efforts. (Toddler drowning, home safety, child passenger safety and bike/pedestrian safety) ° Build capacity within Butte County Public Health Department to continue facilitating injury prevention activities including grant writing, co||abOr3hOO with community and state partners. 44 Evaluation Process or {JutConne� ° Utilizing the MCAH Annual Report, in accordance with current fiscal year Policies and Procedure: o GVnnnnary of Butte County Safe Kids Dle8dDg activities o Copy of8C8K action plan and summary of activities completed by workgroups. u GUnlnl8ry ofcOmnrnunity/State collaboration accomplished GS well as grantsVv[itteO/fuOded. 4.5 Increase community awareness regarding Preconception and Interconception care health. * Analyze Butte County data related tOentry into prenatal care, adequacy of prenatal oare. LBV\0VLBVVand preterm delivers to determine target population(s). * Identify access to care issues and work to remove barriers to preconception, early and adequate prenatal and inte[ConCeptiODcare. ° Build capacity within Butte County Public Health Department to C0OtiOUB facilitating Preconception and |Dte[COnC8pti0Dcare health activities. 4.5 EVa|UGtiVO Process or Outcome: w Utilizing the MCAH ADOVRl Report, in accordance with current fiscal year Policies and Procedure: u GU[D[Oary Ofdata findings: • Target populations • Key messages o Summary 0faccess tOcare barriers and work done t0remove barriers. o Summary of capacity building activities conducted. 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