RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $505,120 to provide countywide ombudsman services to seniors, for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This will increase department expenditures by $505,120, funded 19% by Federal revenues from the Federal Older Americans Act Title III-B and Title VII-A revenue (CFDA# 93.044, 93.042), and 81% by the State Public Health Licensing and Certification Program, Health Facilities Citation Penalties Account, Skilled Nursing Facilities Quality and Accountability Funds, and State Older Americans Act Title III-B. There is no required County match.

BACKGROUND:

Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc. responds to reports of abuse of residents of long-term care facilities. Their services also include representing residents with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety and personal preferences. Funding for this contract comes from the California Department of Aging Area Plan contract with the County via the Employment and Human Services Department, Area Agency on Aging.