RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa County, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $291,584 to continue to provide long-term care ombudsman services to seniors for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Federal: 100%)
FISCAL IMPACT:
$291,584.00: 100% Federal (Older Americans Act Title IIIB (CFDA# 93.044) and Title VIAA (CFDA# 93.042))
BACKGROUND:
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa County, Inc. provides long-term care ombudsman services for adults including mediation and conciliation services, creation of Family Councils for support of families of long-term care residents, report investigations of physical abuse of all dependent adult and elder residents of long-term care facilities, education and training of seniors' rights, benefits, and entitlements. (40-009-48)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Seniors in Contra Costa county will not receive the assistance of ombudsman services.
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