Consent 12.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Health & Social Services
- Meeting Date:
- 11/01/2016
- Title:
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (master template) between Cochise County and district schools in support of immunization outreach.
- Submitted By:
- Briggita Hodges, Health & Social Services
- Department:
- Health & Social Services
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Carrie Langley
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Deputy Director
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (master template) between Cochise County and district schools in support of immunization outreach effective for one year, with a one year automatic renewal unless otherwise terminated.
Background:
Historically, the Cochise County vaccination rate has ranged between low- to mid-ninety percents. Often, school nurses report barriers to vaccination that include travel, cost and access. Cochise Health and Social Services has the responsibility to provide immunizations via the Vaccines for Children’s Program (VFC) to the pediatric population in Cochise County, pursuant to A.R.S §36-673. Schools are required to ensure compliance with vaccination standards, pursuant to A.R.S. §15-872. Additionally, this outreach aligns well strategically with ensuring access to preventative services, vaccines falling into the primary prevention level.
It is expected this outreach effort will boost the vaccination rate in Cochise County by enhancing constituent convenience.
It is expected this outreach effort will boost the vaccination rate in Cochise County by enhancing constituent convenience.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Will implement contract template
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Denial of this MOU could adversely impact access to vaccine to those children in our schools who are most vulnerable.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
n/a