HomeMy WebLinkAboutC24-105 CDPHE_rapid testingMemorandum of Understanding
No-Cost Agreement for Rapid HIV/HCV/Syphilis Testing
Distribution Program
Facility Information
Name of Partnering Entity: EAGLE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Address: 551 BROADWAY, EAGLE, CO 81631
Contact person name and title: REBECCA LARSON, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Contact phone: (970) 471-0112
Contact email: rebecca.larson@eaglecounty.us
Project Description:
Colorado has seen substantial increases in sexually transmitted infections (STI) morbidity. While the rate of
reported cases of chlamydia decreased by 4.7% from 2017 to 2021, the rate of gonorrhea increased 20.5% and
syphilis (all stages) increased 172.2%. In the same time period, the rate of reported cases of syphilis (all stages)
among women of reproductive age (15-44 years old) increased 494.2%. Increased access to testing, and
appropriate and prompt testing of persons with STIs and exposure is critically important in preventing health
complications and interrupting disease transmissions in communities.
One-time funds are available to expand the support of rapid point-of-care (POC) screening for HIV, Hepatitis C,
and syphilis. This support is made available by offering free rapid test kits to LPHAs and other covered entities
via CDPHE’s Rapid Testing Distribution Program/
Project Term:
1/1/2024-12/31/2024
Agreement:
Under the terms agreement, CDPHE will provide access to no-cost rapid HIV/HCV/Syphilis tests to
partnering entities/agencies.
I. Process and Protocol
This protocol is intended to explain the process of ordering HIV/HCV/Syphilis Rapid Tests purchased by CDPHE
for LPHAs, and other qualifying agencies in the State of Colorado. Funding is supported by the 1802 and 1901
Prevention Grants. All HIV testing conducted under this protocol will be considered “supported testing events” and
follow appropriate CDC reporting requirements.
ξ Agencies intending to receive rapid tests purchased by CDPHE must submit a distribution plan prior to
placing each order through the CDPHE: Rapid Test Order Form
o Agencies must submit both a signed MOU and CLIA waiver with their rapid test order form.
ξ Plans are reviewed within 5 business days of submission. CDPHE will notify the agency if their
distribution plan was approved.
ξ All orders will be placed by CDPHE and shipped directly to the agency.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 27743A30-C602-43C7-9472-552DD6DAD317
II. Expectations Standards and Requirements
1. The Agency shall perform STI screening in accordance with current CDC screening guidelines available on the
following website https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/STI-Guidelines-2021.pdf 2. The Agency shall
maintain one (1) of the following for STI testing throughout the life of the project: a. Valid, non-expired CLIA
waiver certificate
b. Valid, non-expired CLIA certificate
3. The Agency shall comply with the data collection and reporting requirements stated in the Guidelines
Regarding Data Collection and Reporting. This document can be accessed at
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/sti-hiv-funded-partner-policies and is incorporated and made part of
this agreement by reference.
4. The Agency shall comply with the guidelines concerning data security and confidentiality stated in the Centers
for Disease Control’s Data Security and Confidentiality Guidelines for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Tuberculosis Programs. This document can be accessed at
http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/programintegration/docs/PCSIDataSecurityGuidelines.pdf is incorporated
and made part of this agreement by reference.
5. The Agency shall comply with the following Standards of Prevention for HIV/STI/VH and Harm Reduction
Services. These Standards are incorporated and made part of this agreement by reference:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gASKKpcrqZ-0-PatSydhWjnYCmAjwJb-/view.
6. The Agency shall submit an attestation form confirming receipt of their rapid test kits within 5 business days of
receipt.
7. The Agency shall complete a REDCap Survey within 30 days of rapid testing distribution.
IV. Contingency of change or loss of funding
The partnering Entity/Agency acknowledges that funding for this project is based on one time funds that
are available to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and there is no guarantee of
continued or additional funding beyond the specified terms or allotted testing credits. In the event that any
of these sources of funding are reduced or eliminated prior to the end of the term, CDPHE has the right to
reduce, suspend or eliminate financial support for this project. CDPHE shall endeavor to give the
partnering entity/agency as much prior notice as is possible of any such situation.
CDPHE Approvals
_________________________________________________________________
Jessica Forsyth, Director
Office of STI/HIV/VH
________________________________________________________________
Melissa Berry, Fiscal Services Manager
Office of STI/HIV/VH
_______________________________________________________________
Lacy Mulleavey, Prevention and Field Services Program Manager
Office of STI/HIV/VH
Lisa McGovernDigitally signed by Lisa McGovern
Date: 2023.02.09 10:48:51 -07'00'
__________________________________________________________________
Lisa McGovern, Director
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2/20/2024
Procurement and Contracts Section
Partnering Agency Approvals
_________________________________________________________________
Appointed Authority Name and Title Organization
____________________________________________________________________
Primacy Contact Name and Title
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County ManagerJeff Shroll
Eagle County Public Health
2/20/2024
Eagle County Government
