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C. 72

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	May 23, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

CareAcademy.co, Inc. Blanket Purchase Order for Subscription-Based Training Services

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/23/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

L. Pacheco (925) 608-4963

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 23, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute, on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Department for the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, an Order Form and Subscription Agreement with CareAcademy.co, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $21,318 to provide access to on-line caregiver education and courses for the period February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$21,318 in total for 24 months for In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority online caregiver education Subscription Agreement (100% State) which half is budgeted in FY 2022-2023 and the other half is budgeted in FY 2023-2024.

BACKGROUND:

Through a Subscription Agreement with Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) on behalf of the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, CareAcademy.co, Inc. (CareAcademy) will provide access to the CareAcademy training website. The website services are for online education videos and training services for In-Home Supportive Services providers that care for In-Home Supportive Services consumers. In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority will notify providers of the availability of the website and access information. CareAcademy conducts ongoing research that measures caregivers’ knowledge, care experience, and turnover and retention metrics. Certificate trainings are also available. The subscription service website is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Subscription Agreement Order Form includes mutual indemnification. The Subscription also includes a Limitation of Liability provision which is linked to the amounts paid and due from the County in the twelve months preceding the incident.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without the online subscription service for in-home caregiver education services, In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority providers will not receive training that will enhance their ability to provide services for consumers of the In-Home Supportive Services program.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The services provided under this contract support older and disabled adults who are integral members of many families with children. As such, these services support outcome: (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing".