RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc., effective February 5, 2021 to increase the payment limit by $50,406 to a new payment limit of $561,668 to provide long-term care Ombudsman services with no change in the existing term ending June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment will increase budget expenditure by $50,406 to a new total expenditure of $561,668 to be funded by 22% Federal, 54% State, and 24% State Public Health Licensing and Certification Program, Health Facilities Citation Penalties Account, and SNF Quality and Accountability Revenues. (CDFA#93.044 and 93.041)
BACKGROUND:
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc. responds to reports of abuse of residents of long-term care facilities. The services also include representing residents with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety and personal preferences. This amendment allocates a portion of the California Department of Aging Area Plan Amendment provided to the Employment and Human Services Department, Area Agency on Aging.
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