HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2017-R0325 - Starcare Agreement - 09/14/2017Resolution No.2017-R0325
Item No.6.19
September 14,2017
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Lubbock has determined that it is in the best interest
of the citizens of the Cityof Lubbock to enter into an agreement with StarCare Specialty Health
System to increase opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce the incidence of
HIV infection and to provide alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention and intervention
services to the community at large.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the StarCare Specialty Health
System Memorandumof Understanding- HIVOutreach, and anyassociated documents.
Passed by the City Council on this 14th day of September
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Garza,City Secrete
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Katherine Wells,MPH,Director of Public Health
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RES.StarCare-HIV Outreach-2017
08.18.17
DANIEL M.POPE,MAYOR
2017.
Resolution No. 2017-RO325
StarCare Specialty Health System
Memorandum of Understanding
HIV Outreach
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into by and between the agencies shown below.
I. AGENCIES:
Lubbock Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation Center
DBA StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare)
904 Ave O, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408-2828
City of Lubbock Health Department
806 18`' Street, Lubbock, TX 79401
II. STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:
The parties hereto, agree by execution of this Memorandum of Understanding to participate in an
interagency collaborative effort to increase opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce
the incidence of HIV infection and to provide alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention and
intervention services to the community at large.
III. OBLIGATIONS OF STARCARE:
StarCare agrees to:
(a) Provide access to productive, supportive services and activities offered through the StarCare network
when appropriate (such as intervention, treatment, education, outreach, social/recreational activities,
family services and access to HIV/AIDS and drug testing).
(b) Establish contact with agencies throughout the region in an effort to collaborate on activities such as
identifying resources and needs, maximizing the efficiency of services offered, identifying gaps in
services, and sharing training opportunities.
(c) Assess individuals referred in order to identify problems and determine appropriate treatment needs in
order to make referrals to needed services, including pharmacotherapy and medical services.
(d) Provide outreach services that include screening, referral, and follow-up services for further treatment.
(e) Disseminate information to increase access to needed services, including medical care, mental health
care, and substance abuse treatment.
(f) Provide prevention education and skills training regarding substance abuse and HIV through jail
outreach, treatment centers, and halfway houses.
(g) Provide crisis intervention to provide immediate response to individuals and/or families in crisis.
(h) Make prevention education available and provide referrals to prevention training opportunities in the
region.
Memorandum of Understanding Page 1 of 2
StarCare — HIV Outreach
IV. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY OF LUBBOCK HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
City of Lubbock Health Department agrees to:
(a) Collaborate with StarCare in developing strategies in an effort to identify gaps in services and
prevent duplication of services so to better meet the needs of the community.
(b) Help identify individuals who meet the priority population criteria and invite them to participate in
the various activities.
(c) Participate in a collaborative effort to empower the community in developing a natural support
system.
V. TERM OF AGREEMENT:
This agreement is to begin September 1, 2017 and shall terminate August 31, 2018.
THE UNDERSIGNED AGENCIES do hereby certify that, (1) the services specified above are necessary and
essential for activities that are properly within the statutory functions and programs of the effected agencies and
(2) the proposed arrangements serve the interest of efficient and economical administration.
STARCARE AND ITS AGENT further certify that it has the authority to enter into this agreement for the
above services under the provisions of Chapter 534 of the Texas Health & Safety Code Ann., as amended.
StarCare S ecialty Health System:
Cathy q6pj Date
Chief Executi Officer
Rob'A Johnston/ Date
Chief of Autho y Sery ce
Memorandum of Understanding
StarCare — HIV Outreach
City of Lubbock Health Department:
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Daniel M. Pope Date
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