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C. W. Kirby, Chairman
To Board of County Commissioners Date February 27 , 1989
Wig P Resources Walter J. Speckman , Executive Director, Human Rees
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Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Understanding between the
Weld County Area Agency on Aging Case Management Program and the North
Colorado Medical Center.
The Memorandum of Understanding outlines the process for referrals to
the Area Agency Case Management Program and the obligations of the Area
Agency in designing and implementing individual care plans for clients.
The agreement shall stay in effect for the time period of March 1 , 1989
through December 31 , 1989, unless otherwise amended.
Please telephone Linda Piper at 353-3816 if you have any questions or
concerns.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, made this 27th day of February
1989, by and between the Weld County Area Agency on Aging Case Management
Program, hereinafter designated as "Carelink," and North Colorado Medical
Center, hereinafter designated as "Agency."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, "Carelink" and the "Agency" desire to cooperate to achieve
maximum efficiency and effectiveness among all agencies serving the high-risk
elderly population of Weld County, and
WHEREAS, "Carelink" provides ongoing comprehensive case management
services to high-risk elders, and
WHEREAS. the "Agency" provides programs, activities, and services
designed for maximizing the independent functioning of Weld County elderly,
and
WHEREAS, "Carelink" and the "Agency" desire to work together for the
express purpose of increasing the availability of case management services to
Weld County elderly and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, the parties hereto
covenant and agree as follows:
1. Carelink agrees to:
a. Provide a single entry case management service to include both social
and health service linkages to high-risk elderly of Weld County.
b. Assess and reassess the health and social needs of qualified elders
over the age of 60 years.
c. Develop an objective care plan to meet the needs of the target
population and make adjustments to the plan, as necessary.
d. Provide ongoing case management services with formalized reevaluation
procedures.
e. Provide technical assistance and information to the "Agency," as
requested and available, regarding the needs of the Weld County
elderly.
f. Provide the "Agency" with a monthly list of "Carelink" clients in
order to increase coordination of services among programs.
2. The Agency agrees to:
a. Screen clients and refer appropriate clients to Carelink, with
clients ' approval .
b. Accept and serve, when possible, high-risk elders in accordance with
arrangements provided by "Carelink's" brokering function.
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c. Provide "Carelink" with ongoing feedback on participants , in relation
to services provided.
d. Participate in planning meetings with "Carelink" staff to set goals
and priorities for services in Weld County for the target population.
e. Notify "Carelink" if unable, for any reason, to perform the services
agreed to in the care plan.
f. Assure the quality of service delivered to "Carelink" participants,
as specified in the care plan.
g. Protect client confidentiality and not identify "Carelink"
participants in any reports without prior consent of the client.
3. "Carelink" and the Board of Directors of the "Agency" shall have
exclusive control of the management, assets, personnel , and affairs of
their respective institutions.
4. This Memorandum of Understanding may be terminated upon thirty (30) days
written notice by either party.
5. This Memorandum of Understanding covers the time period from March 1 , 1989
to December 31 , 1989.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of
Understanding the day first above written.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
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C. W. Kirby, Chan Karl R. Gills
Senior Vice-President of Operations
WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN / 6'ti � /A t �< r)
RESOURCES Roberta B. Miller
Vice-President of Clinical Services
altef/i. Spec mattfi ecutive Director
ATTEST:
AREA AGENCY ON AGING Weld County ,Clerk and Recorder
and Clerk to the Board
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Linda E. Piper, Director
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