HomeMy WebLinkAbout20021360.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Child Protection Agreement for
Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and North
Range Behavioral Health, commencing June 1, 2002, and ending May 31, 2003, with further
terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Child Protection
Agreement for Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social
Services, and North Range Behavioral Health be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 29th day of May, A.D., 2002.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Robert D. asden
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
PO BOX A
GREELEY,CO 80632
'art WEBSITE:www.co.weld.co.us
Administration and Public Assistance(970)352-1551
C Child Support(970)352-6933
COLORADO MEMORANDUM
TO: Glenn Vaad, Chair Date: May 21, 2002
Board of County Commissioners ��
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services U 4,,J C4Vj V tioi,o
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RE: Child Protection Agreement for Services Between the Weld
County Department of Social Services and North Range
Behavioral Health
Enclosed for Board approval is a Child Protection Agreement for Services between the
Weld County Department of Social Services and North Range Behavioral Health. This
Agreement was discussed in a Work Session with the Board on May 20, 2002.
The major provisions of the Agreement are as follows:
1. The term of the Agreement is June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003.
2. The total funding available under the Agreement is $97,544 as follows:
A. Social Services agrees to reimburse North Range Behavioral Health a total
of$80,544 at an hourly rate of$83.20 for psychological evaluation and
caseworker consultation services. North Range Behavioral Health agrees
to accomplish five to six assessments per month with emergency
consultations being provided for caseworkers within 24 hours.
B. North Range Behavioral Health, through "first right of refusal", agrees
with the transfer of$17,000 to the Foster Parent Consultation Program.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510.
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CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
AND NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
This Agreement, made and entered into the 1st day of June, 2002, by and •
between the Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County
Department of Social Services hereinafter referred to as "Social Services", and North
Range Behavioral Health.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, required approval, clearance, and coordination have been
accomplished from and with appropriate agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Social Services has provided Core
Services Family Issue's Cash Fund resources to North Range Behavioral Health and
Social Services for psychological evaluation and assessment services for families,
children, and adolescents.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant
and agree as follows:
1. Tenn
This Agreement shall become effective on June 1, 2002, upon proper execution of
this Agreement and shall expire May 31, 2003.
2. Scope of Services
Services shall be provided by North Range Behavioral Health to any person(s)
eligible for child protection services in compliance with Exhibit A"Scope of
Services", a copy of which is attached by reference.
3. Payment
a. Payment shall be made on the basis of Exhibit B, "Payment Schedule", a
copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference.
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"Payment Schedule" shall establish the maximum reimbursement, which
will be paid from Family Issues Cash Fund during the duration of this
Agreement.
b. North Range Behavioral Health shall submit an itemized monthly bill to
Social Services for all costs incurred and services provided pursuant to
Exhibit A of this Agreement in accordance with criteria established by
Social Services. The Contractor shall submit all itemized monthly billings
to Social Services no later than the fifteenth (15) day of the month
following the month the cost was incurred.
Failure to submit monthly billings in accordance with the terms of this
agreement shall result in North Range Behavioral Health forfeiture of all
rights to be reimbursed for such expenses. In the event of a forfeiture of
reimbursement, North Range Behavioral Health may appeal such
circumstance to the Director of Social Services. The decision of the
Director of Social Services shall be final.
c. Payments of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is expressly
contingent upon the availability of Family Issues Cash Fund funds to
Social Services.
d. Social Services shall not be billed for, and reimbursement shall not be
made for time involved in activities outside of those defined in Exhibit A.
Work performed prior to the execution of this Contract shall not be
reimbursed or considered part of this Agreement.
4. Financial Management
At all times from the effective date of this Contract until completion of this
Contract,North Range Behavioral Health shall comply with the administrative
requirements, cost principles and other requirements set forth in the Financial
Management Manual adopted by the State of Colorado. The required annual
audit of all funds expended under Family Issues Cash Fund must conform to the
Single Audit Act of 1984 and OMB Circular A-128.
5. Payment of Method
Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services and Payment Schedule:
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a. North Range Behavioral Health shall provide proper monthly invoices and
verification of services performed for costs incurred in the performance of
the agreement.
b. Social Services may withhold any payment if North Range Behavioral
Health has failed to comply with the Financial Management
Requirements,program objectives, contractual terms, or reporting
requirements. In the event of a forfeiture of reimbursement, North Range
Behavioral Health may appeal such circumstance to the Director of Social
Services. The decision of the Director of Social Services shall be final.
6. Assurances
North Range Behavioral Health shall abide by all assurances as set forth in the
attached Exhibit C, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
7. Compliance with Applicable Laws
At all times during the performance of this contract, North Range Behavioral
Health shall strictly adhere to all applicable federal and state laws, orders, and all
applicable standards, regulations, interpretations or guidelines issued pursuant
thereto. This includes the protection of the confidentiality of all
applicant/recipient records,papers, documents, tapes and any other materials that
have been or may hereafter be established which relate to this Contract. North
Range Behavioral Health acknowledges that the following laws are included:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d-1 et.
Seq. and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 80 et. Seq.; and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794, and
its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 84; and
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et seq. and
its implementation regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 91; and
Title VII of the civil Rights Act of 1964; and
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and
the Equal Pay Act of 1963; and
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, P.L. 99-603;
and all regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting discrimination because of
race, color, national origin, and, sex,religion and handicap, including Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS related conditions, covered under
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, cited above. Included
if 45 C.F.R. part 74 Appendix G 9, which requires that affirmative steps be taken
to assure that small and minority businesses are utilized, when possible, as
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sources of supplies, equipment, construction and services. This assurance is given
in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal and/or
state financial assistance.
Any person who feels that s/he has been discriminated against has the right to file
a complaint either with the Colorado Department of Social Services or with the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
8. Certifications
North Range Behavioral Health certifies that, at the time of entering into this
Contract, it has currently in effect all necessary licenses, approvals, insurance, etc.
required to properly provide the services and/or supplies covered by this contract.
9. Monitoring and Evaluation
North Range Behavioral Health and Social Services agree that monitoring and
evaluation of the performance of this Agreement shall be conducted by North
Range Behavioral Health and Social Services. The results of the monitoring and
evaluation shall be provided to the Board of Weld County Commissioners and the
North Range Behavioral Health Board.
North Range Behavioral Health shall permit Social Services, and any other duly
authorized agent or governmental agency, to monitor all activities conducted by
the contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. As the monitoring agency
may in its sole discretion deem necessary or appropriate, such program date,
special analyses, on-site checking, formal audit examinations, or any other
reasonable procedures. All such monitoring shall be performed in a manner that
will not unduly interfere with agreement work.
10. Modification of Agreement
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
11. Remedies
The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following remedial
actions should s/he find North Range Behavioral Health substantially failed to
satisfy the scope of work found in this Agreement. Substantial failure to satisfy
the scope of work shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper activities or
inaction by North Behavioral Health. These remedial actions are as follows:
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a. Withhold payment to North Range Behavioral Health until the necessary
services or corrections in performance are satisfactorily completed;
b. Deny payment or recover reimbursement for those services or deliverables
which have not been performed and which due to circumstances caused by
North Range Behavioral Health cannot be performed or if performed
would be of no value to the Social Services. Denial of the amount of
payment shall be reasonably related to the amount of work or deliverables
lost to Social Services;
c. Incorrect payment to North Range Behavioral Health due to omission,
error, fraud, and/or defalcation shall be recovered from Contractor by
deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement or other
agreements between Social Services and North Range Behavioral Health,
or by Social Services as a debt due to Social Services or otherwise as
provided by law.
12. Representatives
For the purpose of this Agreement, the individuals identified below are hereby-
designated representatives of the respective parties. Either party may from time
to time designate in writing a new or substitute representative(s):
For Social Services:
Gloria Romansik, Social Services Administrator
Name Title
For North Range Behavioral Health:
Wayne Maxwell, Executive Director North Range Behavioral Health
Name Title
13. Notice
All notices required to be given by the parties hereunder shall be given by
certified or registered mail to the individuals at the addresses set forth below.
Either party may from time to time designate in writing a substitute person(s) or
address to whom such notices shall be sent:
To: Social Services To: North Range Behavioral Health
Judy A. Griego, Director Wayne Maxwell, Executive Director
P.O. Box A 1306 l la'Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631
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14. Litigation
North Range Behavioral Health shall promptly notify Social Services in the event
that North Range Behavioral Health learns of any actual litigation in which it is a
party defendant in a case which involves services provided under this Agreement.
North Range Behavioral Health, within five (5) calendar days after being served
with a summons, complaint, or other pleading which has been filed in any federal
or state court or administrative agency, shall deliver copies of such document(s)
to the Social Services Director. The term "litigation" includes an assignment for
the benefit of creditors, and filings in bankruptcy, reorganization and/or
foreclosure.
15. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party given thirty(30)
days written notice and is subject to the availability of funding.
16. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with all attachments hereto, constitutes the entire
understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and
may not be changed or modified except as stated in Paragraph 10 herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the
day, month, and year first above written.
ATTEST:
WELD COUNTY 1a �:OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK TO THE BO ?a LD COUNTY,
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By: 5 _ 6 �! '?.: �i��o� Glenn Vaad, titan 5/.9/aaoa)
Deputy Clerk
AP,PROV AS TO :
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WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
OF SOCIAL SERVICES /I By:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Target/Eligible Population
The population to be served under this contract includes non-Medicaid eligible
abused and neglected children who are at risk of out-of-home placement, who are
clients of the Weld County Department of Social Services, and are in need of
North Range Behavioral Health, health services. The family members of these
children and adolescents will also be eligible for services.
2. Types of Services to be Provided
Services to be provided under the terms of this contract include the following:
a. Family/Child/Adolescent Psychological Evaluation/Assessment Services
Families, children and adolescents who are eligible and in need will be
provided screening, evaluations, and other assessment services intended to
provide information needed by the staff of Social Services. The evaluation
procedures will be designed to produce useful responses to specific
referral questions mutually developed by the licensed or licensed eligible*
psychologist and Social Services' Caseworker assigned to the case. The
parties will also collaborate contacts that need to be made prior to the
completion of the evaluation.
The North Range Behavioral Health will provide Social Services a written
report upon completion of the assessment which clearly states methods
used, contacts made, tests administered, results, and recommendations
relevant to the referral questions. The content of this assessment will be
made available to the family and other relevant parties, subject to the
American Psychological Association ethical standards and other legal
considerations.
b. Consultation
A licensed or licensed eligible psychologist of North Range Behavioral
Health will be available to directly consult with caseworkers of the Social
Services regarding the integration of assessment results into the overall
care plans for children, adolescents, and families. This may include issues
pertaining to the evaluation of suicidal clients and the need for inpatient
placement or other levels of intervention. The licensed or licensed eligible
psychologist would be available to assist in obtaining written feedback
*An academically qualified,(post doctorate)candidate for licensure under the constant direct
supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist.
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from North Range Behavioral Health clinicians regarding the rationale for
decision on these issues.
c. Court Testimony
The licensed or licensed eligible psychologist providing the above services
will be available for court testimony when given proper notification.
3. Service Objectives
The objective of the contract is to improve services for clients and strengthen the
impact that the social service administration in Weld County will have in carrying
out its mission and purpose.
4. Service Time Frames
The turn-around time on evaluations will be no more than forty-five (45) days
from the point of referral.
Consultation services will be as needed to the fullest extent possible, as capacity
allows.
5. Measurable Outcomes
This design will shorten the time required to obtain evaluation results following a
social service referral. The services provided by this contract will also increase
the social service staff access to the evaluation practitioner when questions about
implementation of evaluation results occur. A greater frequency of contacts
between the evaluation practitioner and the social service staff will occur. Faster
and more timely responses from the Children and Family Services Outpatient
Program of North Range Behavioral Health will occur and therapeutic
interventions will be better coordinated between agencies. All of these outcomes
can be quantified and compared with status prior to the implementation of the
contract. The Directors of the Department of Social Services and the North
Range Behavioral Health shall jointly assign measures that will serve as specific
outcome targets.
Emergency consultations will occur within twenty-four(24) hours
of request.
- All psychological evaluations will have clear recommendations
and methods that will be accepted by the court.
- Five (5) to six (6) assessments will be accomplished each month.
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6. Workload Standards
Five (5) to six (6) assessments of varying types will be accomplished each month,
as dictated by demand.
7. Staff Qualifications
The North Range Behavioral Health staff performing these assessments will be a
licensed or licensed eligible psychologist with appropriate training and expertise
with formal evaluation techniques.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
The total funding available under this agreement is Ninety-seven Thousand, Five
hundred Forty- four dollars ($97,544), as follows:
A. Social Services agrees to reimburse to North Range Behavioral Health in
consideration for the work and services performed for a total not to exceed
Eighty-thousand, Five-hundred Forty-four dollars ($80,544) under Fund
Code 1888 and Object Code 104.
B. An amount of Seventeen-thousand ($17,000) has been transferred to the
Foster Parent Consultation Program, with North Range Behavioral Health
decision to waive the direct use of these monies under"The First Right Of
Refusal."
Expenses incurred by the North Range Behavioral Health, in association with said
project prior to the term of this agreement, are not eligible Social Services
expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by Social Services.
Payment pursuant to this Contract, if Family Issues Cash funds, whether in whole
or in part, is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of Family
Issues Cash funds for the purpose hereof. In the event that said funds or any part
thereof, become unavailable as determined by Social Services, Social Services
may immediately terminate this Contract or amend it accordingly.
2. Fees for Services
Psychological Evaluation/Caseworker Consultation Services
Social Services agrees to pay North Range Behavioral Health for the costs of
services at an hourly rate of$83.20 not to exceed Eighty-thousand, Five Hundred,
Forty-four dollars ($80,544.00) during FY 2002-2003.
3. Submittal of Vouchers
North Range Behavioral Health shall prepare and submit monthly the itemized
voucher and certify that services authorized were provided on the date indicated
and the charges made were pursuant to the terms and conditions of Exhibit A.
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EXHIBIT C
ASSURANCES
1. North Range Behavioral Health agrees it is an independent contractor and that its
officers and employees do not become employees of Weld county,nor are they
entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees, as the result of the
execution of this Agreement.
2. Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers
and employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any
negligent acts or omissions of North Range Behavioral Health or its employees,
volunteers, or agents while performing duties as described in this Agreement.
North Range Behavioral Health shall provide adequate liability and worker's
compensation insurance for all its employees, volunteers, and agents engaged in
the performance of the Agreement upon request, North Range Behavioral Health
shall provide Social Services with the acceptable evidence that such coverage is in
effect.
3. No portion of this Contract shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any
portion of this Agreement be deemed to have treated a duty of care with respect to
any persons not a party to this Agreement.
4. No portion of this Contract shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of
the county of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise
appropriated in each succeeding year.
5. If any section, subsections, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Contract
is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not
effect the validity of the remaining portions. The parties hereto declare that they
would have entered into this Contract and each and every section, subsection,
paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any
one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases
might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
6. No officer, member or employee of Weld County and no member of their
governing bodies shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in the
approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
7. North Range Behavioral Health assures that they will comply with the Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and that no person shall, on the grounds of race,
creed, color, sex, or national origin, be excluded from participation in,be denied
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the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this approved
Contract.
8. North Range Behavioral Health assures that sufficient, auditable, and otherwise
adequate records that will provide accurate, current, separate, and complete
disclosure of the status of the funds received under the Contract are maintained
for three (3) years of the completion and resolution of an audit. Such records
shall be sufficient to allow authorized local, Federal, and State auditors and
representatives to audit and monitor North Range Behavioral Health.
9. All such records, documents, communications, and other materials shall be the
property of Social Services and shall be maintained by North Range Behavioral
Health, in a central location and custodian, in behalf of Social Services, for a
period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Contract, or for
such further period as may be necessary to resolve any matters which may be
pending, or until an audit has been completed with the following qualification: If
an audit by or on behalf of the federal and/or state government has begun but is
not completed at the end of the three(3) year period, or if audit findings have not
been resolved after a three (3) year period, the materials shall be retained until the
resolution of the audit finding.
10. North Range Behavioral Health assures that authorized local, federal, and state
auditors and representatives shall, during business hours, have access to inspect
any copy records, and shall be allowed to monitor and review through on-site
visits, all contract activities, supported with funds under this Contract to ensure
compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Contracting parties agree that
monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the Agreement shall be
conducted by appropriate funding sources. The results of the monitoring and
evaluation activities shall be provided to the appropriate and interested parties.
11. This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs,
legal representatives, and assigns. North Range Behavioral Health or Social
Services may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the
prior written consent of both parties.
12. North Range Behavioral Health certifies that Federal appropriated funds have not
been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of North Range Behavioral Health, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan,
the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
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renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, loan grant, or
cooperative agreement.
13. North Range Behavioral Health assures that it will fully comply with the
Children's Code regulations promulgated, and all other applicable federal and
state laws, rules and regulations. North Range Behavioral Health understands that
the source of finds to be used under this Contract is: Family Issues Cash Funds.
14. North Range Behavioral Health assures and certifies that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by a federal
department of agency.
b. Have not, within a three-year period of preceding this Agreement, been
convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them for
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local)
transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or
state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or
receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by
a government entity(federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the
offenses enumerated in paragraph 11(b) of this certification; and
d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this Contract, had one or
more public transactions (federal, state, and local) terminated for cause of
default.
15. The Appearance of Conflict of Interest applies to the relationship of a contractor
with Social Services when North Range Behavioral Health also maintains a
relationship with a third party and the two relationships are in opposition. In
order to create the appearance of a conflict of interest, it is not necessary for the
contractor to gain from knowledge of these opposing interests. It is only
necessary that the contractor know that the two relationships are in opposition.
During the term of the Contract North Range Behavioral Health shall not enter
any third party relationship that gives the appearance of creating a conflict of
interest. Upon learning of an existing appearance of a conflict of interest
situation,North Range Behavioral Health shall submit to Social Services, a full
disclosure statement setting forth the details that create the appearance of a
conflict of interest. Failure to promptly submit a disclosure statement required by
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this paragraph shall constitute grounds for Social Services' termination, for cause,
of its contract with North Range Behavioral Health.
16. North Range Behavioral Health shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant
records and other materials that are maintained in accordance with this Contract.
Except for purposes directly connected the administration of the Child Protection,
no information about or obtained from any applicant/recipient in possession of
North Range Behavioral Health shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the
applicant/recipient or a minor's parent or guardian. North Range Behavioral
Health shall have written policies governing access to, duplication and
dissemination of, all such information. North Range Behavioral Health shall
advise its employees, agents, and subcontractors, if any,with a copy or written
explanation of these confidentiality requirements before access to confidential
data is permitted.
17. Proprietary information for the purposes of this contract is information relating to
a party's research, development, trade secrets,business affairs, internal operations
and management procedures and those of its customers, clients or affiliates, but
does not include information (1) lawfully obtained from third parties, (2)that
which is in the public domain, or(3)that which is developed independently.
Neither party shall use or disclose directly or indirectly without prior written
authorization any proprietary information concerning the other party obtained as a
result of this Contract. Any proprietary information removed from the State's site
by North Range Behavioral Health in the course of providing services under this
Contract will be accorded at least the same precautions as are employed by North
Range Behavioral Health for similar information in the course of its own
business.
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