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HomeMy WebLinkAbout931143.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CONTRACT WITH COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN 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 Contract between the Weld County Health Department and Colorado Department of Health, Family and Community Health Services Division, for the Handicapped Children's Program/Children with Special Health Care Needs, commencing October 1, 1993, and ending September 30, 1994, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said contract, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said contract, 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, that the Contract between Weld County Health Department and Colorado Department of Health, Family and Community Health Services Division, for the Handicapped Children's Program/Children with Special Health Care Needs, be, hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said contract. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 3rd day of November, A.D. , 1993, nunc pro tunc October 1, 1993. /J BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: v l2/2 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO( Weld County Clerk to the Board Constance L. Harbert, Chairman BY: 0/K/ {T, 'J L^ Q�T Deputy Clerk to the B9rd W. . Webster, �Pro,Tem ffLL APPROVED AS TO FORM: 'yam* (1 za:p 1 E.t / J arbara J. Kirkmeye 931143 141 nni c1c7: //, , ,711/ 16, IEPARTIr.- tirralrarlallt HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY NUMBER FAA CONTRACT ROUTING NUMBER CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT, Made this 1st day of October 199 3 , by and between the State of Colorado for the use and benefit of the Department of *1 Health, Family and Community Health Services Division. Handicapped Children's Program/Children With Special Health Care Needs. 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South. Denver, Colorado 80222-1530 hereinafter referred to as the State or Program, and *2 Weld County Department of Health Department, 1517 16th Avenue Court, Greeley, Colorado 80631 hereinafter referred to as the contractor, WHEREAS, authority exists in the Law and Funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available and a sufficient uncommitted balance thereof remains available for encumbering and subsequent payment of this contract under Encumbrance Number FAA HCP940300 in Fund Number 100 , Appropriation Account 606 , and Organization 6820 ; and WHEREAS, required approval , clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with appropriate agencies; and WHEREAS, *3the State has been mandated to provide care coordination services for eligible children under the Handicapped Children's Program/Children With Special Health Care Needs (HCP/CSHCN) ; and WHEREAS, said program allocates funds to other agencies in order to provide these health care services to the people of Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Contractor is considered by the State to be an appropriate agency to provide the services to the program as herein set forth. NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that for and in consideration of their mutual promises to each other, hereinafter stated, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. *4The Contractor will provide Casefinding and Community Outreach, Care Coordination, Clinic Management, Program Management and Parent and Family Support in Weld County, as described in ATTACHMENT A, by this reference made a part hereof. 2. The Contractor will cooperate with and provide all requested records regarding recipients for whom services were provided under this contract at the time that periodic chart audits occur. 3. Title V funds may not be used to pay for any item or service (other than an emergency item or service) furnished by an individual or entity convicted of a criminal offense under the Medicare or any State health care program (i .e. , Medicaid, Maternal and Child Health, or Social Services Block Grant programs) . Page 1 of 7 pages *(See instructions on reverse of last page) ff/_/JD/.r !/J713 4. The State will , in consideration of said services by the Contractor, cause to be paid to the Contractor an amount not to exceed EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND �UNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS (583,G00.00) in the manner des ed in Par r a of this contract: (.483,956.00 t a. Upo'ri receipt by the tate of a signed monthly statement, submitted in duplicate, to FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION, HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM requesting reimbursement, Attachment 'B' and by this reference made a part hereof, and conditioned upon affirmation by the State Handicapped Children's Program that services and reports were rendered in accordance with this contract. b. Submitted budget to govern expenditures by Contractor are as follows: PERSONAL SERVICES: Social Worker ( .5FTE) Jo Harris $12,533 Office Tech ( .8FTE) Patty Isakson 12,654 Community Health Nurse (1FTE) Vacant 30, 109 Community Health Nurse Clinics 5, 173 Fringe Benefits @ 17% 10,280 Personal Services SubTotal 570,749 TRAVEL: 5 400 TOTAL DIRECT COST 571, 149 ADMINISTRATIVE/INDIRECT COST @ 18% 512,807 TOTAL COST (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) 583,956 5. Contractor agrees to provide services to all program participants and employees in a smoke-free environment. Smoking may not be permitted in waiting areas, examination rooms, formal sessions providing education, therapy, or similar services. Designated smoking areas may be established for staff, program participants, family members, and visitors. These designated areas should be well ventilated in order that the waiting area and the service environment remains smoke-free. 6. Charges to recipient families under this contract will be governed by the following policies: a. No charges will be made to families by Contractor for care coordination/case management regardless of income. b. Charge for services, including attendance at specialized clinics, must conform to the HCP/CSHCN Clinic Charge Schedule, ATTACHMENT C, and by this reference made a part hereof. 7. The Contractor shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant or recipient records and other materials that are maintained in accordance with this contract. Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of this Program, no information about or obtained from any applicant or recipient shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the applicant or recipient without the prior written consent of the applicant or recipient or a minor's parent or guardian or as otherwise properly Page 2 of 7 pages 931143 ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. The Contractor shall have written policies governing access to duplication and dissemination of all such information. The Contractor shall advise its employees, agents, servants, and subcontractors, if any, that they are subject to these confidentialities. 8. This Contract is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of Federal funds for the purposes hereof. 9. The term of this Contract is October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1994. Page 3 of 7 pages 931143 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - hereinafter, under the General Provisions referred to as "Health" . GENERAL PROVISIONS -- page 1 of 2 pages 1 . The contractor shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither the contractor nor any agent or employee of the contractor shall be or shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the state. Contractor shall pay when due all required employment taxes and income tax withholding. shall provide and keep in force worker's compensation (and show proof of such insurance) and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law. Contractor will be solely responsible for its acts and the acts of its agents, employees, servants and subcontractors during the performance of this contract. 2. Contractor authorizes Health, or its agents, to perform audits and to make inspections for the purpose of evaluating performance under this contract. 3. Either party shall have the right to terminate this agreement by giving the other party thirty days notice by registered mail , return receipt requested. If notice is so given, this agreement shall terminate on the expiration of the thirty days, and the liability of the parties hereunder for the further performance of the terms of this agreement shall thereupon cease, but the parties shall not be relieved of the duty to perform their obligations up to the date of termination. 4. This agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the parties. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodies herein in writing. No subsequent novation, renewal , addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless embodies in a written contract executed and approved pursuant to the State Fiscal Rules. 5. If this contract involves the expenditure of federal funds, this contract is contingent upon continued availability of federal funds for payment pursuant to the terms of this agreement. Contractor also agrees to fulfill the requirements of: a) Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-87, A-21 or A-122, and A-102 or A-110, which ever is applicable; b) the Hatch Act (5 USC 1501-1508) and Public Law 95-454 Section 4728. These statutes state that federal funds cannot be used for partisan political purposes of any kind by any person or organization involved in the administration of federally-assisted programs; c) the Davis-Bacon Act (40 Stat. 1494, Mar. 3, 1921, Chap. 411, 40 USC 276A-276A-5) . This act requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or sub-contractors to work on construction projects financed by federal assistance must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project by the Secretary of Labor; d) 42 USC 6101 et seq, 42 USC 2000d, 29 USC 794. These acts require that no person shall , on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap, be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded, in whole or in part, by federal funds; and Page 4 of 7 Rev. 06/01/92 931143 GENERAL PROVISIONS--Page 2 of 2 pages e) the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336; 42 USC 12101, 12102, 12111 - 12117, 12131 - 12134, 12141 - 12150, 12161 - 12165, 12181 - 12189, 12201 - 12213 and 47 USC 225 and 47 USC 611; f) if the contractor is acquiring real property and displacing households or businesses in the performance of this contract, the contractor is in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, as amended (Public Law 91-646, as amended and Public Law 100-17, 101 Stat. 246 - 256) ; g) when applicable, the contractor is in compliance with the provisions of the "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments (Common Rule) . 6. By signing and submitting this contract the contractor states that: a) the contractor is in compliance with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act (Public Law 100-690 Title V, Subtitle D, 41 USC 701 et seq.) ; b) the contractor is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency. 7. To be considered for payment, billings for payment pursuant to this contract must be received within 60 days after the period for which payment is being requested and final billings on the contract must be received by Health within 60 days after the end of the contract term. 8. If applicable, Local Match is to be submitted on the monthly payment statements, in the column provided, as required by the funding source. 9. If Contractor receives $25,000.00 or more per year in federal funds in the aggregate from Health, Contractor agrees to have an annual audit, by the independent certified public accountant, which meets the requirements of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128 or A-133, whichever applies. If Contractor is required to submit an annual indirect cost proposal to Health for review and approval , Contractor's auditor will audit the proposal in accordance with the requirements of OMB Circular A-87, A-21 or A-122. Contractor agrees to furnish one copy of the audit reports to the Health Department Accounting Office within 30 days of their issuance, but not later than nine months after the end of Contractor's fiscal year. Contractor agrees to take appropriate corrective action within six months of the report's issuance in instances of noncompliance with federal laws and regulations. Contractor agrees to permit Health or its agents to have access to its records and financial statements as necessary, and further agrees to retain such records and financial statements for a period of three years after the date of issuance of the audit report. This contract does contain federal funds as of the date it is signed. This requirement is in addition to any other audit requirements contained in other paragraphs within this contract. 10. Contractor agrees to not use federal funds to satisfy federal cost sharing and matching requirements unless approved in writing by the appropriate federal agency. Page 5 of 7 Pages Rev. 06/01/92 931143 SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL 1. This contract shall not be deemed valid until it shall have been approved by the Controller of the State of Colorado or such assistant as he may designate.This provision is applicable to any contract involving the payment of money by the State. FUND AVAILABILITY 2. Financial obligations of the State of Colorado payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated,budgeted, and otherwise made available. BOND REQUIREMENT 3. If this contract involves the payment of more than fifty thousand dollars for the construction,erection,repair,maintenance,or improvement of any building, road,bridge,viaduct,tunnel,excavation or other public works for this State,the contractor shall,before entering upon the performance of any such work included in this contract,duly execute and deliver to the State official who will sign the contract,a good and sufficient bond or other acceptable surety to be approved by said official in a penal sum not less than one-half of the total amount payable by the terms of this contract. Such bond shall be duly executed by a qualified corporate surety conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract,and in addition, shall provide that if the contractor or his subcontractors fail to duly pay for any labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provendor or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in performance of the work contracted to be done or fails to pay any person who supplies rental machinery,tools,or equipment in the prosecution of the work the surety will pay the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in the bond,together with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum. Unless such bond is executed,delivered and filed,no claim in favor of the contractor arising under such contract shall be audited, allowed or paid. A certified or cashier's check or a bank money order payable to the Treasurer of the State of Colorado may be accepted in lieu of a bond.This provision is in compliance with CRS 38-26-106. INDEMNIFICATION 4. To the extent authorized by law, the contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents,against any and all claims, damages,liability and court awards including costs,expenses,and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the contractor,or its employees, agents,subcontractors,or assignees pursuant to the terms of this contract. DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 5. The contractor agrees to comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957,as amended, and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices(CRS 24-34-402,and as required by Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action,dated April 16, 1975. Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in all Slate contracts or sub-contracts. During the performance of this contract,the contractor agrees as follows: (a) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,creed,color,national origin, sex,marital status, religion,ancestry,mental or physical handicap, or age.The contractor will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed,and that employees are treated during employment,without regard to the above mentioned characteristics.Such action shall include,but not be limited to the following:employment, upgrading,demotion,or transfer,recruitment or recruitment advertising;lay-offs or terminations;rates of pay or other forms of compensation;and selection for training,including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places,available to employees and applicants for employment,notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth provisions of this non-discrimination clause. (b)The contractor will,in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor,state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,creed,color,national origin,sex,marital status,religion,ancestry,mental or physical handicap, or age. (c) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding,notice to be provided by the contracting officer,advising the labor union or workers'representative of the contractor's commitment under the Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action,dated April 16,1975,and of the rules,regulations,and relevant Orders of the Governor. (d)The contractor and labor unions will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, and by the rules, regulations and Orders of the Governor,or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the office of the Governor or his designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules,regulations,and orders. (e)A labor organization will not exclude any individual otherwise qualified from full membership rights in such labor organization,or expel any such individual from membership in such labor organization or discriminate against any of its members in the full enjoyment of work opportunity because of race,creed,color, sex,national origin,or ancestry. (fl A labor organization,or the employees or members thereof will not aid, abet, incite,compel or coerce the doing of any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory or obstruct or prevent any person from complying with the provisions of this contract or any order issued thereunder;or attempt,either directly or indirectly,to commit any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory. Forum 6-AC-02B Revised 1/93 395-53-01-1022 page 6 of 7 page 9211di (g) In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contractor or with any of such rules,regulations,or orders,this contract may be canceled,terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further State contracts in accordance with procedures,authorized in Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16,1975 and the rules,regulations,or orders promulgated in accordance therewith,and such other sanctions as may be imposed and remedies as may be invoked as provided in Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16,1975,or by rules,regulations,or orders promulgated in accordance therewith,or as otherwise provided by law. (h) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph(a)through(h)in every sub-contract and subcontractor purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations,or orders issued pursuant to Executive Order,Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16,1975,so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any sub-contracting or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct,as a means of enforcing such provisions,including sanctions for non-compliance;provided,however,that in the event the contractor becomes involved in,or is threatened with,litigation,with the subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency,the contractor may request the State of Colorado to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the State of Colorado. COLORADO LABOR PREFERENCE 6a.Provisions of CRS 8-17-101&102 for preference of Colorado labor are applicable to this contract if public works within the State are undertaken hereunder and are financed in whole or in part by State funds. b.When a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder,a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference against a non-resident bidder from a state or foreign country equal to the preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which the non-resident bidder is a resident. If it is determined by the officer responsible for awarding the bid that compliance with this subsection .06 may cause denial of federal funds which would otherwise be available or would otherwise be inconsistent with requirements of Federal law,this subsection shall be suspended,but only to the extent necessary to prevent denial of the moneys or to eliminate the inconsistency with Federal requirements(CRS 8-19-101 and 102) GENERAL 7. The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in the interpretation,execution,and enforcement of this contract. Any provision of this contract whether or not incorporated herein by reference which provides for arbitration by any extra-judicial body or person or which is otherwise in conflict with said laws,rules,and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision in whole or in part shall be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law whether by way of complaint,defense,or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision will not invalidate the remainder of this contract to the extent that the contract is capable of execution. 8. At all times during the performance of this contract,the Contractor shall strictly adhere to all applicable federal and state laws,rules, and regulations that have been or may hereafter be established. 9. The signatories aver that they are familiar with CRS 18-8-301,et.seq.,(Bribery and Corrupt Influences)and CRS 18-8-401,et.seq.,(Abuse of Public Office), and that no violation of such provisions is present. 10. The signatories aver that to their knowledge,no state employee has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described herein: IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Contract on the day first above written. Contractor: (Full Legal Name) Board of County Co missioners STATE OF COLORADO f Weld C t luirtido ROY ROMER, GOVERNOR Po',rn(T7)o Position(Title) Chairman �d 8/93 By- , -C /�Zi i (LN._ for 84-6000813 "EXECI)4TIVE DIRECTOR Social Security Number or Federal I.D.Number DEPARTMENT (If Corporation:) � �Z�� ,�f OF HEALTH Attest(Seal) .� /J fwf'�A'y�l• VERIFIED INFORMATION COPY Ti..;original and two copies of this By contfi.ct have been signed by all C ��ecre � Corporate Secretary,or Equivalent, To ty/County Clerk state ofi ciais required by law to approve cont4a,iti ,� APPROVALS �- ATTORNEY GENERAL CONTROLLER By By Form 6-AC-02C Page 7 which is the last of 7 pages Revised 1/93 "...e,..v........�+. 395-53-01-1030 // [N-- PROGRAM APPROVAL: 93114n ATTACHMENT A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM/ Children With Special Health Care Needs (HCP/CSHCN) WELD COUNTY CONTRACT ACTIVITIES -- Page 1 of 4 pages A. CASE FINDING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH 1. Identify the target population for low income children who are eligible for public health services including HCP/CSHCN. 2. Identify existing health care resources in the community to determine if all child health needs are being addressed. 3. Collaborate with community human resource agencies to assure children are referred for needed services and to establish a network for working together to eliminate gaps and duplication of services for children. 4. Promote public health services available to children by using local media, posters, and attendance at health fairs. 5. Establish and maintain communication with the local community to inform and promote the services of the Program by contacting hospital and nursery staffs and school personnel to explain eligibility criteria and registration procedures. 6. Contact local HCP/CSHCN providers periodically to solve problems, monitor quality of services and recruit new providers. B. CARE COORDINATION 1. Assess all new families using a standardized assessment tool such as the "Patient Status Profile" to determine their need for referral and information and/or coordination. Develop a comprehensive care plan based on this assessment. (Make a home visit to all families referred and registered with the Program, when appropriate. ) 2. When it is determined that a family would benefit from care coordination initiate a plan of care or IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) which includes a statement of the family's strengths and needs as identified by the family, and a strategies for enhancing the child's development. Also included is a statement of major outcomes expected to be achieved for the child and family along with the criteria, procedures and time lines. Periodic statements of progress and the need for modification or revisions are documented. 931143 WELD COUNTY CONTRACT ACTIVITIES -- Page 2 of 4 pages 3. Refer families to agencies and services for which they may be eligible (Well-Child, EPSDT, Child-Find, Social Service Programs, SSI) and follow up to assure contact was made. 4. Assist families who are potentially eligible for Medicaid and/or SSI benefits with the registration or application process (i .e. help client complete the form or accompany the client to Social Services or the Social Security office, or make a contact on the families' behalf with the personnel in those offices.) 5. Assure that all children on HCP/CSHCN and Medicaid are enrolled in EPSDT. Coordinate with the EPSDT case managers to ensure each child has an EPSDT Screening form on file. 6. Contact each family enrolled in HCP/CSHCN at the time of their financial renewal to assure that the child and family are receiving necessary services and that the family is aware of community services available to them. The status of primary care and immunizations will be determined and appropriate referrals made. In the event that the child is not receiving primary care, the agency will assist the family in locating that care. 7. Maintain a current health record for each HCP/CSHCN client. The record will be integrated with the Child Health record when appropriate. The record will contain copies of the HCP/CSHCN registration, relevant medical and laboratory records, the acceptance letter, clinic reports, worksheets, a serial growth chart, nursing notes, Well Child flow sheet and a developmental assessment. The record will be organized in a uniform manner. 8. Protect the confidentiality of all client records. Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of this Program, no information about or obtained from any client shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the patient without the prior written consent of the client or a minor's parent or guardian or as otherwise properly ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. The contractor shall have written policies governing access to duplication and dissemination of all such information. 9. Integrate Home Intervention services into the management plan for hearing impaired toddlers by facilitating periodic communication between phn staff and the HIP coordinator. Include HIP progress notes in the child's HCP/CSHCN record. C. CLINIC MANAGEMENT 1 . Maintain a system for identifying and tracking children attending neurology clinics. The system will list the name of the child, the local source of medical care, the date of the next clinic visit, and the individual responsible for follow up or care coordination. 93114a WELD COUNTY CONTRACT ACTIVITIES -- Page 3 of 4 pages 2. Maintain a serial growth chart for each child seen in HCP/CSHCN sponsored clinics. 3. Assure that the HCP/CSHCN Clinic Encounter Form is completed by the clinic nurse for each child's clinic visit. Documentation will contain a nursing diagnosis, assessment and plan for nursing action. Plans for referral to other agencies or disciplines will be included. Form will be included in the child's permanent record. 4. Complete an attendance list(i .e. ADDs 5, CoTrack screen or other) for each clinic held in the agency. Submit a copy to the State HCP/CSHCN office. The attendance list shall be reviewed following each clinic to identify missed appointments and evaluate the need for follow up or reappointment. 5. Evaluate the clinic caseload yearly to determine the appropriateness of the number of clinics. 6. Distribute the schedule of local HCP/CSHCN Medical Specialty Clinics to local physicians and other individuals who are potential sources of referrals. 7. Assist families whose medical care is provided outside their community in scheduling appointments and, if necessary, arranging transportation. Attend clinics or visits when appropriate to support the family. Follow up on any recommendations made by the physician. D. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 1 . Maintain a tracking system for all active HCP/CSHCN clients 2. Participate with local interagency groups to: a. inform and educate the community about HCP/CSHCN and other resources with the health care system; b. advocate for children and families by participating in the formulation of policies concerning issues related to children with special health care needs; c. involve parents of children with special needs in the evaluation of programs serving their children. 3. Contact local physicians and providers of supplies and services for feedback on HCP/CSHCN services and policies. 4. Support the integration of the Home Intervention Program (HIP) into HCP/CSHCN services by: a. meeting quarterly with the local HIP coordinator to plan hearing and speech activities and services; b. make available to the HIP coordinator HCP/CSHCN records of children registered in the Home Intervention Program; 931143 WELD COUNTY CONTRACT ACTIVITIES -- Page 4 of 4 pages c. file copies of the families IFSP in the child's HCP/CSHCN record (with the parent's permission) ; d. explore with the regional coordinator funding options when a family does not meet criteria for Medicaid or HCP/CSHCN. 5. Identify local providers of medical services, inform them of Program services and recruit them to provide those services for HCP/CSHCN clients. 6. Develop and maintain a system for soliciting input from parents and other agencies regarding policies and services for children with special health needs. 7. Support the community's early intervention program by regularly participating in Child Find evaluation clinics. 8. Assign an HCP/CSHCN staff person to: a. assist families with the registration process, b. explain the Program services to families and providers, c. contact all families whose children receive SSI benefits to assure their health needs are being met. d. contact families who have overdue financial to encourage their continued health care coverage. 9. Prepare and submit a report of the activities of the agency in the care of children with special health care needs using the HCP/CSHCN Annual Report, due by October 15, 1994. 10. Conduct a qualitative audit on 10% of the currently enrolled and active Handicapped Children Program records using the HCP/CSHCN Record Audit tool . A copy of the audit results shall be submitted to the HCP/CSHCN nursing consultant by October 15, 1994. E. PARENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT 1. Identify for parents existing family support groups addressing children with special needs. 2. Establish a system to solicit and receive input from parents regarding Program policy and services. 3. Explore the development of a parent advisory committee to comment on local HCP/CSHCN policies and procedures 931143 ATTACHMENT C COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM/ Children With Special Health Care Needs (HCP/CSHCN) CLINIC CHARGE SCHEDULE -- Page 1 of 1 page Families at and above a +7 financial eligibility level are charged a fee at the clinic site for attending the HCP/CSHCN clinics. Checks and/or money orders are to be made payable toado Health"ogrrepartment am/ChildrenfWith and Special Health are to be forwarded to Care Needs. The current schedule of clinic fees to be collected is as follows: CLINIC TYPE FEE Pediatric Cardiology Clinic $ 35.00 Pediatric Neurology Clinic $ 35.00 Orthopedic Clinic including $ 27.00 Scoliosis and Cerebral Palsy Hearing Clinic $ 27.00 Plastic Clinic $ 27.00 Developmental Evaluation Clinic $ 27.00 The Handicapped Children's Program/Children With Special Health Care Needs will provide funding for all diagnostic and laboratory tests ordered in the first clinic visit only. Families at and above a +1 financial eligibility level are responsible for the payment of diagnostic and laboratory tests ordered in clinic, as of the second clinic visit. Payment for these tests is made, by the family, directly to the provider of these services. 9-31143 STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and „� -environment of the people of Colorado * � V.) i 4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. Laboratory Building • 7 • Denver,Colorado 80222-1530 4210 E.11th Avenue Phone(303)692-2000 Denver,Colorado 80220-3716 (303)691-0700 Roy Romer Governor Health Care Program for Children with special Needs (HCP) Formerly: Handicapped Children's Program Patricia A.Nolan,MD,MPH Telephone: (303) 692-2370; FAX: (303) 782-5576 Executive Director April 29, 1994 Mr. John S. Pickle Director Weld County Health Department 1517 16th Avenue Court Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Handicapped Children's Program/Children With Special Health Care Needs (HCP/CSHCN) Contract, Encumbrance Number FAA HCP940300 Dear Mr. Pickle: Enclosed please find a fully executed copy of the above referenced Contract for your files. This contract covers the period from October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1994. Sincerely, Peggy Williams, Administrative Assistant III Health Care Program For Children With Special Needs (HCP) (303) 692-2404 enclosure 9?1143 STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH o0 Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and ` environment of the people of Colorado + + 4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. Laboratory Building • :16• Denver,Colorado 80222-1530 4210 E.11th Avenue Phone(303)692-2000 Denver,Colorado 80220-3716 (303)691-4700 Roy Romer HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Governor Formerly Execwv.ar or D,MPH HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM/ Children With Special Health Care Needs December 14, 1993 Ms. Constance L. Harbert Chairman Weld County Commissioners 1517 16th Avenue Court Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Ms. Harbert: I am writing to ask your assistance in obtaining signatures on the enclosed contract. Three copies of this contract were returned to me in November 1993. When the contract was mailed to the Weld County Health Department to obtain signatures there was one original and three copies, which is the required number of contract copies. Because a fourth copy of the contract is needed, with original signatures, I need to request that the following people sign the enclosed contract: Donald D. Warden, Carol A. Harding, John S. Pickle, and yourself. (Copy of signature page from one of the contracts returned is enclosed. Also enclosed is a copy of the Resolution that was attached to one of the contracts.) Sally Merrow has already placed her signature on this copy of the contract for Program Approval . As you will notice, it is also an original signature, therefore, this copy is the one that needs to be returned to my attention at the following address: Colorado Department of Health, Health Care Program for Children With Special Needs, FCHSD - HCP A4, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80222-1530. Should you have any questions regarding this matter you can contacted me at (303) 692- 2404. Your very truly, �p Peggy Williams Administrative Assistant to Program Director Enclosure /2/ao�13 X27 c _.e_ e /ZetC� 4n--s-�-�of -74r // d,7 AL26 ,-*;/1- (/ 931t43 felt MEMORAnDUM IlDConstance L. Harbert, Chairman Board of County Commissioners October 22, 1993 To DCOLORADO John S. Pickle, Director, Weld County Health Dept. • r From 1f Handicapped Childrens Program Contract a� . Subject: !q Enclosed for Board review is a proposed contract between the Colorado Department of Health and Weld County Health Department to continue, and enhance the Handicapped Childrens Program (HCP) . Funding for this program has been increased from $20,372.00 last year, to $83,680.00 this year. This increased funding is for additional staff to address the enhanced program activities outlined in attachment A: Casefinding and community outreach, Care Coordination, Clinic Management, Program Management, and Parent and Family Support. If the Board approves this contract the additional staffing required would be: 1.0 FTE Community Health Nurse and 0.5 FTE Office Technician II. This program has been well received in the past. Increased funding would allow us to serve a population which up to now has been underserved. For these reasons, we would recommend your approval of this contract. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. 931143 Hello