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Home My WebLink About20231785.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RAPID HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) / HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) / SYPHILIS TESTING DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM 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 Memorandum of Understanding for the Rapid Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) / Syphilis Testing Distribution Program 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 Public Health and Environment, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding for the Rapid Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) / Syphilis Testing Distribution Program 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 Public Health and Environment, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair Pro-Tem be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said memorandum of understanding. cc: HL 07/31/23 2023-1785 HL0056 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RAPID HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) / HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) / SYPHILIS TESTING DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 26th day of June, A.D., 2023, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST) x:4 Weld County Clerk to the Board BY .a eA% eputy Clerk to the Boar•.►' VED Count ttorney Date of signature: OCo( '`:)11 a3 EXCUSED 2023-1785 HL0056 ao,- -rec+ SO "71 I5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW TITLE: CDPHE Sexually Transmitted Infection Rapid Test Kits Memorandum of Understanding DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT DATE: June 1, 2023 PERSON REQUESTING: Jason Chessher, Executive Director Brief description of the problem/issue: For the Board's review and approval is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County for the use and benefit of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE). Colorado has seen substantial increases in sexually transmitted infections (STI) morbidity in recent years. CDPHE has placed Weld County under an Alert Status for newly diagnosed HIV and Syphilis cases. Increased access to testing, and appropriate and prompt testing of persons with STIs and exposure is critically important in preventing health complications and interrupting disease transmissions in communities. This MOU will allow the Health Department to obtain no -cost, rapid point -of -care (POC) screening/testing kits for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis directly from CDPHE. This support is made available via one-time funding through CDPHE's Rapid Testing Distribution Program for Local Public Health Agencies. The project term for this MOU runs till the end of 2023 (12/31/2023). All testing/treatment activities will be conducted by current staff; no additional FTE is being requested. What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options): With the approval of the Board, this will allow the WCDPHE to screen people in Weld County for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis. The point -of -care rapid tests are free and convenient for our patients and provided by CDPHE at no -cost. If the Board declines approving this MOU, this free rapid diagnostic tool will not be available to our clinical and outreach patients for our most at -risk populations that have barriers to accessing this testing due to cost. Recommendation: I recommend approval of this MOU with CDPHE. Approve Schedule Rec mmendation Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman, Chair Scott K. James Kevin Ross Lori Saine v1a%itip 4-fr 5 2023-1785 (-11...OO 5G, Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Subject: Approve Kevin Ross Kevin Ross Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:48 PM Karla Ford Re: Please Reply - PASS -AROUND: CDPHE HIV/Syphilis Combo Tests From: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 1:42:35 PM To: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Subject: Please Reply - PASS -AROUND: CDPHE HIV/Syphilis Combo Tests Please advise if you approve recommendation. Thank you. Karla Ford Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners 1150 0 Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 :: 970.336-7204 :: kford@weldgov.con :: www.weldgov.com **Please note my working hours are Monday -Thursday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.** isto Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you hove received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. e named recipient is strictly prohibited. 1 Memorandum of Understanding No -Cost Agreement for Rapid HIV/HCV/Syphilis Testing Distribution Program Facility Information Name of Partnering Entity: Weld County Department of Public Health and Enviroment Address: 1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 Contact person name and title: Darci Hata Contact phone: 970-400-2213 Contact email: dhata@weld.gov Project Description: Colorado has seen substantial increases in sexually transmitted infections (STI) morbidity. While the rate of reported cases of chlamydia decreased by 4.7% from 2017 to 2021, the rate of gonorrhea increased 20.5% and syphilis (all stages) increased 172.2%. In the same time period, the rate of reported cases of syphilis (all stages) among women of reproductive age (15-44 years old) increased 494.2%. Increased access to testing, and appropriate and prompt testing of persons with STIs and exposure is critically important in preventing health complications and interrupting disease transmissions in communities. One-time funds are available to expand the support of rapid point -of -care (POC) screening for HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis. This support is made available by offering free rapid test kits to LPHAs and other covered entities via CDPHE's Rapid Testing Distribution Program/ Project Term: 1/1/2023-12/31/2023 Agreement• Under the terms of this agreement, CDPHE will provide access to no -cost rapid HIV/HCV/Syphilis tests to partnering entities/agencies. L Process and Protocol This protocol is intended to explain the process of ordering HIV/HCV/Syphilis Rapid Tests purchased by CDPHE for LPHAs, and other qualifying agencies in the State of Colorado. Funding is supported by the 1802 and 1901 Prevention Grants. All HIV testing conducted under this protocol will be considered "supported testing events" and follow appropriate CDC reporting requirements. • Agencies intending to receive rapid tests purchased by CDPHE must submit a distribution plan prior to placing each order through the CDPHE: Rapid Test Order Form o Agencies must submit both a signed MOU and CLIA waiver with their rapid test order form. • Plans are reviewed within 5 business days of submission. CDPHE will notify the agency if their distribution plan was approved. • All orders will be placed by CDPHE and shipped directly to the agency. 0%2,3- /7.1 H. Expectations Standards and Requirements I. The Agency shall perform STI screening in accordance with current CDC screening guidelines available on the following website https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/STI-Guidelines-2021.pdf 2. The Agency shall maintain one (1) of the following for STI testing throughout the life of the project: a. Valid, non -expired CLIA waiver certificate b. Valid, non -expired CLIA certificate 3. The Agency shall comply with the data collection and reporting requirements stated in the Guidelines Regarding Data Collection and Reporting. This document can be accessed at hops://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/sti-hiv-funded-partner-policies and is incorporated and made part of this agreement by reference. 4. The Agency shall comply with the guidelines concerning data security and confidentiality stated in the Centers for Disease Control 's Data Security and Confidentiality Guidelines for HIV Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Disease and Tuberculosis Programs. This document can be accessed at http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/program integration/docs/PCSIDataSecurityGuidelines.pdf is incorporated and made part of this agreement by reference. 5. The Agency shall comply with the following Standards of Prevention for HIV/STI/VH and Harm Reduction Services. These Standards are incorporated and made part of this agreement by reference: https://drive.google.com/file/d/l gASKKpergZ-0-PatSydhWjnYCmAjwJb-/view. 6. The Agency shall submit an attestation form confirming receipt of their rapid test kits within 5 business days of receipt. 7. The Agency shall complete a REDCap Survey within 30 days of rapid testing distribution. IV. Contingency of change or loss of funding The partnering Entity/Agency acknowledges that funding for this project is based on one time funds that are available to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and there is no guarantee of continued or additional funding beyond the specified terms or allotted testing credits. In the event that any of these sources of funding are reduced or eliminated prior to the end of the term, CDPHE has the right to reduce, suspend or eliminate financial support for this project. CDPHE shall endeavor to give the partnering entity/agency as much prior notice as is possible of any such situation. CDPHE Approvals Jessica Forsyth Digitally signed by Jessica Forsyth Date: 2023.06.29 09:57:02 -06'00' Jessica Forsyth, Director Office of STI/1 II V/V I I 44.44. Digitally signed by Melissa Berry Date: 2023.06.29 10 : 36:45 -06'00' Melissa Berry, Fiscal Services Manager Office of STI/HIV/VH Digitally signed by Lacy Mulleavey Lacy M u I leavey Date: 2023.03.30 12:09:35 -06'00' Lacy Mulleavey, Prevention and Field Services Program Manager Office of STI/HIV/VH Lisa lVlcGovern Digitally signed by Lisa McGovern Date: 2023.02.09 10:48:51 -07'00' Lisa McGovern, Director Procurement and Contracts Section Partnering Agency Approvals Si Perry L. Buck, Pro -Tern, Board of Weld County Commissioners Appointed Authority Name and Title Organization JUN 2 6 2023 Tanya Geiser, Director, WC PH Finance & Administration Primacy Contact Name and Title 0.?0,2°,- - Contract Form New Contract Request Entity Information ❑ New Entity? Entity Name* COLORADO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT Entity ID* OO0001926 Contract Name* CDPHE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION RAPID TEST KITS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract ID 7115 Contract Lead * AGOMEZ Contract Lead Email agomezOweldgov.com Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project Contract Description* CDPHE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION RAPID TEST KITS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Contract Description 2 NO -COST AGREEMENT FOR RAPID HIV HCV SYPHILIS TESTING KITS Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount* $0.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal NO Grant NO IGA NO Department HEALTH Department Email CM-Health:eweldgov.com Department Head Email CM-Health- DeptHead@sveldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEYMELDG OV,COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 06,'19?2023 Due Date 06 15:'2023 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? NO If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in Ontase Contract Dates Effective Date 06/1912023 Review Date* 11,01 2023 Renewal Date Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date* 12 31'2023 Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel TANYA GEISER CHERYL PATTELLI KARIN MCDOUGAL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 06;'1912023 06 20;'2023 06 22 2023 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref * AG 062623 BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 06,26:2023 Originator AGOMEZ Hello