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C. 32

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Date:	September 15, 2015

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Add one Registered Nurse-Experienced Level position in the Health Services Department

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/15/2015

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

ABSENT:

Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Kristen Cunningham, (925) 957-5267

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: September 15, 2015
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21744 to add one (1) Registered Nurse-Experienced Level (VWXD) position ($7,305-$8,142) in the Contra Costa Health Plan division of the Health Services Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The additional costs associated with this action are approximately $156,770 annually with benefits, including $34,687 in pension costs. Costs will be funded by CCHP Enterprise Fund II (100%).

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa Health Plan's Utilization Management/Authorization unit is in need of a full-time Registered Nurse-Experienced Level. This position will provide back-up to the UM/Authorization RN assigned to Mental Health. The Mental Health UM/Authorization Nurse coordinates mental health care by working directly with members and providers.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

With the roll out of a new ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) benefit, there is a need for an additional RN to support CCHP members obtaining mental health care. This new position would also be responsible for the coordination of care between the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) Case Managers, Autism Coordinators and CAAD Coordinators.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved and without additional staff, Contra Costa Health Plan will not have adequate staffing to meet the mandated requirements of the Plan.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.