Consent 10.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Health & Social Services
- Meeting Date:
- 01/27/2015
- Title:
- Contract# 107-15, Adaptive Aids & Devices/Assistive Technology Grant, Amendment 15-1
- Submitted By:
- Jennifer Steiger, Health & Social Services
- Department:
- Health & Social Services
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Agenda Item Text:
Approve Amendment 15-1 to Contract # 107-15, Adaptive Aids and Devices/Assistive Technology Grant, between the SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization and Cochise Health & Social Service’s Area Agency on Aging in the amount of $8,900 for the period of 1/1/15 to 6/30/15.
Background:
Cochise Health and Social Services (CHSS) through its Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Program will implement the Adaptive Aids and Devices/Assistive Technology Grant. The award is for $8,900 through SEAGO for FY14-15. Funding will provide medically necessary adaptive aids, devices and assistive technology to individuals in their residence. Two adaptive aids will be provided under the grant: Life Alert Large Button Telephones with emergency key and volume control for speaker and ringer and Medication Management Systems with alarm. Target population: The Adaptive Aids and Devices service is intended for the general public within Cochise County, with targeting towards older individuals that meet eligibility requirements for Area Agency on Aging services. A total of 100 individuals will benefit from this grant by receiving one adaptive aid: a Life Alert Large Button Telephone with emergency key and volume control for speaker and ringer or a Medication Management System with alarm. AAA Case Managers are required to complete an assessment documenting medical need in order to qualify the individual. Goal: Provide adaptive aids and devices to Cochise County residents who reside in their home allowing them to perform normal living skills and remain independent in their homes and communities. Performance measures: One unit of service equals one adaptive aid or device provided to eligible individuals. AAA Case Managers will keep a monthly log containing the names of clients served under the Adaptive Aids & Devices/Assistive Technology service. This log will be provided to SEAGO with the pertinent billing on a monthly basis. AAA Case Managers will document delivery of the adaptive device and contacts made for installation, training, and follow up evaluations. Performance is measured by the number of clients receiving adaptive aids/devices and/or assistive technology who were able to remain in their homes. Plan of action: Each AAA Case Manager will review the individual’s medical conditions and the results of specialist evaluations or examinations. This review will assist the Case Manager to determine the aid and/or device best suited to meet the individual’s needs. The Case Manager will then provide the appropriate aid/device to the individual. The adaptive aid/device will be purchased from a reputable vendor to ensure the item meets all generally accepted standards and product performance. The Case Manager will deliver and install the adaptive aid as necessary. The individual will be provided with the instructions accompanying the device including training the individual, his/her family and/or the care contractor in the proper use and maintenance of the device. Additionally, the Case Manager will contact the individual to follow up and determine if any adjustments are necessary. The Case Manager will ensure the individual is aware of any manufacturer warranty or repair center information provided for the product.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Your approvals are respectfully requested.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Not approving this amendment would result in the inability to provide the service to the public as intended by SEAGO for those in need within Cochise County.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Two originals will be sent to the BOS for signature on Tues., 1/27/15. A fully executed original will be sent to the Clerk of the BOS for filing purposes.
Fiscal Impact
- Fiscal Year:
- 2014-2015
- One-time Fixed Costs? ($$$):
- 0
- Ongoing Costs? ($$$):
- 0
- County Match Required? ($$$):
- $1,859
- A-87 Overhead Amt? (Co. Cost Allocation $$$):
- 0
- Source of Funding?:
- SEAGO
Fiscal Impact & Funding Sources (if known):
This amendment reduces the county’s budgeted in-kind contribution by $1,859 for the grant year.