HomeMy WebLinkAboutC12-262 Amendment 35 Immunization Funds Economic Services HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Children and Family Services (970) 328-8840 Public Health and Aging Services FAX: (855) 455 -8828 ,_ Finance and Operations www.eaglecounty.us EAGLE COUNTY COLORADO Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Colorado Immunization Program (CIP) Amendment 35 Immunization Funds for Local Public Health Agency Statement of Work Agency: EAGLE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY Project name: Amendment 35 Core Services Funding period: July 15, 2012 through June 30, 2013 Project description: Funding for local public health agencies (LPHA) to provide core services and infrastructure building for local immunization access by promoting, educating, and supporting reminder /recall activities, evaluating access to appropriate immunization services, and supporting the Colorado supplemental nutrition program - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). I. Provider Performance Requirement/Deliverables: A. The local public health agency (LPHA) shall collaborate with community leaders to work toward formulating policies designed to solve local immunization access issues by: 1. Promoting, educating, and supporting providers regarding the value of active participation in reminder and recall activities through: a. community and provider trainings regarding implementation of clinic and practice based reminder and recall systems. b. collaboration with community providers to implement clinic and practice based reminder and recall systems (i.e. Colorado Immunization Information System — CIIS). c. implementation of LPHA clinic based reminder and recall systems. B. The LPHA shall follow the Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices (CDC, 2006) to assure all populations have access to appropriate immunization services and evaluate the effectiveness of that service in their communities by: Old Courthouse Building, 551 Broadway, P.O. Box 660, Eagle, Colorado 81631 -0660 1. Delivering optimal immunization clinical services including proper storage and documentation of vaccinations including: a. developing and following appropriate procedures for vaccine storage and handling with appropriate clinic equipment and implementation of written policies and procedures for vaccine storage, vaccine ordering, and emergency response. b. utilizing up -to -date written vaccination protocols and having them readily accessible at all locations where vaccines are administered. c. persons who administer vaccines and staff who manage or support vaccine administration are knowledgeable and receive ongoing education. 2. Conducting onsite clinical services with optimal access such as: a. non - traditional clinic access at a minimum of one (1) of the LPHA's clinics to permit clients access to necessary vaccinations during evening or weekend hours (e.g. expanded clinic hours). b. providing "express lane" or drop -in appointments at the LPHA's clinic. c. utilizing incentives to encourage completion of children's primary immunization schedule. 3. Providing support for immunization initiatives through the Colorado Supplemental Nutrition program — Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) by: a. providing vaccinations on site, or b. assessing immunization histories and referring children appropriately, or c. distributing educational materials regarding immunization and locally available services. C. The LPHA shall perform an assessment of the available immunization services within their jurisdiction and monitor the health of their communities and children at risk for under- immunization by: 1. Collaborating with one or more agencies to: a. determine the availability of immunization services within their communities. b. ensure immunization services are readily accessible at sites other than the LPHA's site. c. provide community education regarding vaccines and immunizations through distribution of educational materials, provision of educational workshops, and submission of press releases with relevant news and updates. d. provide technical advice and assistance for providers and other appropriate activities. D. OFFICE VISIT FEE: Contractors receiving these 2012 -13 Amendment 35 Immunization Funds for LPHA agree to abstain from charging an office visit fee in addition to the allowable vaccine administration fee. II. Payment: A. In consideration of those services satisfactorily and timely performed by the LPHA under this Purchase Order, the State shall cause to be paid to the LPHA a sum not to exceed FORTY -FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY -EIGHT DOLLARS ($44,188.00). Of the total financial obligation of the State referenced above, $0.00 are identified as attributable to a funding source of the United States government and, $44,188.00 are identified as attributable to a funding source of the state of Colorado. B. Reimbursement under this Purchase Order shall be made to the LPHA by the State on a quarterly basis; accordingly, the LPHA shall be paid one fourth (1/4) of the State's financial obligation under this Purchase Order each quarter. The LPHA shall be reimbursed ELEVEN THOUSAND FORTY -SEVEN DOLLARS ($11,047.00) per quarter. The final payment for this Purchase Order is contingent upon the State's timely receipt of an annual statement from LPHA in the form attached hereto as Attachment A, which is incorporated herein by this reference. III. Monitoring: CIP's monitoring of this contract for compliance with performance requirements will be conducted throughout the purchase order period by the Program's Project Manager. Methods used will include review of documentation reflective of performance to include progress reports. The LPHA shall submit four (4) online progress reports to the State. The link to the report form is: http: / /fs9. formsite. com /ColoradolMMprogram/ IMMCoreServicesReport /index.html . Each progress report is due within fifteen (15) calendar days of the end of each reporting period. The progress reports shall document the LPHA's progress towards completion of the activities described herein. The LPHA's payments shall not be reimbursed by the State until the requisite progress report is submitted to the State by the LPHA. Reporting period and progress report due dates are as follows: Progress Period Due Date July 15 — September 30, 2012 October 15, 2012 October 1 — December 31, 2012 January 15, 2013 January 1 — March 31, 2013 April 15, 2013 April 1 — June 30, 2013 July 15, 2013 IV. Resolution of Non - Compliance: The Contractor will be notified by e -mail and/or telephone within thirty (30) calendar of discovery of a compliance issue. Within (30) calendar of discovery, the Contractor and the State will collaborate, when appropriate, to determine the action(s) necessary to rectify the compliance issue and determine when the action(s) must be completed. The action(s) and time line for completion will be documented by e -mail and agreed to by both parties. If extenuating circumstances arise that require an extension to the time line, the Contractor must e-mail a request to the Project Manager and receive approval for a new due date. The State will oversee the completion/implementation of the action(s) to ensure time lines are met and the issue(s) is resolved. If the Contractor demonstrates inaction or disregard for the agreed upon compliance resolution plan, the State may exercise its rights under the Terms and Conditions of this Purchase Order. Statement of Work Acceptance: AMENDMENT 35 FUNDS LOCAL COUNTY HEALTH AGENCY TOTAL FOR FY 2013 = $44,188.00 LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNER ACCEPTANCE OF Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Immunization Program Amendment 35 Immunization Funds for Local Public Health Agency Statement of Work REQUIREMENTS: I, 2 - YCA 00\1 , on behalf of altiLe CI) Iflhi (IC1(tj,IWV1(i.fi hereby acknowledge the requirements for the above -named Immunization Service Purchase Order have been reviewed, and are accepted and agreed to. I further acknowledge that I have the necessary authority to • In this :.u.' e on behalf of the entity mentioned above. A't 414 Signature Title Date Attachment A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM 2012 -2013 CONTRACT REIMBURSEMENT CERTIFICATION FORM PLEASE RETURN BY July 15, 2013 RE: AMENDMENT 35 FUNDS TO: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment DCEED- IMM -A3 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246 -1530 FROM: * *DO NOT SIGN SAMI'I.i: ()N1,A' *X Tax ID #: This is to certify that the con act se e'ces e been f + A fy n pe er rchase Order Number o the p- .'od aced above. SIGNATURE Contractor or A h►ri 1 De e Date CDPHE: I hereby certify that all contrac quirements have been met and final payment of $ for contract services for the period of July 15, 2012 through June 30, 2013 is authorized. SIGNATURE Program Director or Authorized Designee Date