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Action 18.

Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting

Health & Social Services

Meeting Date:: 05/23/2023
Title:: Network Analysis of Cochise County
Submitted By:: Alicia Thompson, Health & Social Services
Department:: Health & Social Services

Presentation:

No A/V Presentation

Recommendation:

Approve

Document Signatures:

BOS Signature Required

# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:

NAME
of PRESENTER:

Alicia Thompson

TITLE
of PRESENTER:

Health Director

Mandated Function?:

Not Mandated

Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

Docket Number (If applicable):

Information

Agenda Item Text:

Approve Contract 23-04-HEA-01, Network Analysis of Cochise County, between Visible Network Labs Inc. and Cochise Health & Social Services, in the amount of $123,000, effective May 23, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

Background:

Contract 23-04-HEA-01 Network Analysis of Cochise County: Focusing on COVID-19 Vaccine Equity is the result of IGA ADHS18-177676 Amendment 6 – COVID-19 Vaccination (Equity Funds). The work plan for this funding included conducting a COVID-19 vaccine equity focused network analysis of Cochise County partners.

Health equity is achieved when community stakeholders support every person in achieving their individual full health potential and when efforts are made to ensure that no person experiences negative health outcomes as a result of identity, environment or experiences. To address equity in relationship to COVID-19 vaccination we know the Social Determinants of Health tell us that organizations which support people in housing, food, transportation, jobs, community support, education, and more play a role in determining people’s health. Even stakeholders who are not explicitly health focused will be asked to participate in the network analysis of Cochise County. The results will help all our community stakeholders to understand how the work they do supports COVID-19 vaccination equity.

The RFP process was followed, and Visible Network Labs was the successful bidder.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

CHSS will begin working with Visible Network Labs to conduct a network analysis of Cochise County.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

CHSS will not fulfill the requirements of ADHS18-177676 Amendment 6 – COVID-19 Vaccination (Equity Funds).

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Email signed award letter to Contract Administrator, Anne Coppola, Health Director, Alicia M. Thompson, Deputy Health Director, Beth Robinson, and CHSS Finance Officer, Rafael Melendez.

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