HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1982.11.03 - 13469Miscellaneous Resolution G233(-; November 4, 1982
BY: HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE-Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
RE: SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Health Division has in the past been contracted
by the State Department of Health to compile data on Sudden infant Death Syndrome
(SIDS); and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Health wishes to continue this contracting; and
WHEREAS, said contracting does not require additional staff or resources beyond
that provided in the budget; and
WHEREAS, reimbursement from said contracting is included in the budget; and
WHEREAS, minor changes in services contracted which do not alter resources
required or program levels significantly may be requested by the state during the life
of the contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby authorize the County Executive to enter into the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
contract with the State in the amount of $8,500, per the attached agreement
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Resources Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Marilynn ,L-'"Gosling, Chairperson
, AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND THE
OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
PURPOSE
To facilitate the establishment of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome four
(4) point program in the outstate areas of Michigan for the provision of
counseling and auxiliary services to affected families in accordance with
this agreement.
OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives of the SIDS program are:
1. To promote the prompt notification to parents of the results of autopsy
when a sudden and unexpected death occurs in an infant.
2. To provide information and counseling to families and relatives of SIDS
infants.
3. To promote supportive . groups and services for families of SIDS infants.
METHODOLOGY AND PROGRAM CONTENT
The program will be implemented by:
1. The provision of counseling visits by trained counselors to all SIDS families
when desired by the family.
2. The establishment and maintenance with the local medical examiner to
identify SIDS infants as early as possible.
3. The providing of information to parents and medical examiners regarding the
availability of autopsy under Act 350.
4. The prompt notification of parents of the results of autopsy on the SIDS
infant.
RESPONSIBILITIES - LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The local health department, in accordance with the purpose, objectives and
methodology to be employed in this agreement will:
1. Submit a plan which outlines the procedures to be followed to carry out the
SIDS program.
2. Provide counselors trained in SIDS counseling to counsel SIDS families.
3. Provide the necessary administrative,professional, and technical assistance
to assist in the local SIDS program.
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OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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4. Provide reports regarding the SIDS program as requested by the Department.
5. Submit copies of all subcontracts negotiated relating to SIDS for approval.
6.- Provide information and education to health and health related professionals
and the general public regarding SIDS within the area of jurisdiction.
. 7. Assure that all terms of the agreement will be appropriately adhered to; .
and that records and detailed documentation for the project or program
identified in this agreement will be maintained for a period of not less
than three (3) years from the date of the submission of the final expenditure •
report or until audit findings have been resolved. .
RESPONSIBILITIES - MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Michigan Department of Public Health, hereafter referred to as the
Department under the terms of this- agreement will:
1. PrOvide payment in accordance with this agreement in an amount not to -
exceed $8,500 based upon appropriate records,-reports and
documentation requested by the Michigan Department of Public Health,
2. Assist.rin the development of local programs including provision of .
• necessary administrative, professional, and technical staff assistance.'
.3. Outline data required for evaluation and operation of the program and assist
in identifying and securing data.
4. Provide any special reporting formats required of MPDH .for operation of the
program.
ASSURANCES
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Regulations
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued thereunder, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Rules of Michigan
Civil Rights Commission:
The agency assures that in carrying out this program no person shall be excluded
from participation, denied any benefits, or subjected to discrimination on the
basis of race, creed, age, color, national origin or anceStry, religion, sex,
or marital status (except where bonafide occupational qualification exists).
This policy of nondiscrimination shall also apply to otherwise qualified
handicapped individuals. - 4
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REPORTING PROCEDURES
A program report will be required not later than thirty (30). days after
the end of six (6) Months of the agreement (see attached sample) and no °
later than thirty (30) days after the termination of the agree ment.'
PAYMENT
Payment procedures subject to the availability of funds will be as follows: -
1. Fifty percent (50%) of the total agreement will be paid within thirty (30)
days after the agreement is signed by both parties.
2. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount will be paid at the end
of six (6) months.
3. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount will be paid upon successful
completion of services specified in the agreement.
AGREEMENT PERIOD
This agreement is in full force and effect from October, 1, 1982 through
September.30, 1983. This agreement may be terminated by either party
by giving sixty (60) days written notice to the other party stating the
reasons for termination and effective date or, upon the failure, of either
party to carry out the terms of the agreement, by giving ten (10) days
written notice stating cause and effective date. The Department may
also terminate this agreement if the agency, or a subcontractor, manufacturer,
or supplier or the agency is subsequently found to engage in unfair labor -
practices. The Michigan Department of Labor pursuant to section 2 of Public
Act 278 of 1980 shall determine those employers who are engaging in unfair
labor practices.
' MPH AND
-OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Signature Title Date
Bailus Walker, PhD, MPH Title Date
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SPECIAL CERTIFICATION
The individual or officer signing this agreement certifies by his signature
that he is authorized to sign this agreement on behalf of the responsible
governing board, official or agency.
LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Approved: Director or Authorized Representative:
Director
RECOMMENDED BY:
Signature Title _Date
Jean Chabut, Acting Chief, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Administration
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#82336 Novemhr 4, 1982
Lith day of November 1932
L Y N X ALLEN, Couny Clck/Regster of
Moved by Gosling supported by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Lanni, McDonald, Moffitt, Moore, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Pernick,
Peterson, WhitloCk, Aaron, Calandro, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary,
Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Kasper. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
1, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and having a seal,
do hereby certify that i have compared the annexed copy of
Miscellaneous Resol by the 0a ',J.I.r1A_C=.0±._221-id_.2.L.Comnfor_ier-s
at their meeting held on November 4, 102
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office., and
that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom, and of the
whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan
this