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January 10, 2013 RESOLUTION
Item No. 5.20
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock has determined that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to enter into an agreement with StarCare
Specialty Health System (formerly MHMR) 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
Memorandum of Understanding — HIV Outreach, and any associated documents.
Passed by the City Council on this 10thday of _ January 12013,
ATTEST:
Rebe ca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTE
Scott Snider, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO F
John
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GLFK C. ROBERTSON, MAYOR
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Meeting Date: 01/10/2013
Information
Agenda Item
Memorandum of Understanding with StarCare Specialty Health System.
Item Summary
This agreement will provide the City of Lubbock Health Department the opportunity to assist
individuals with referrals for needed care at StarCare Specialty Health System. With this agency
agreement the Health Department will have an opportunity to work with individuals and assure they
are receiving needed care.
Through this agreement the Health Department will provide three of the ten Essential Public Health
Services. These three services include(s): 1.Inform, educate, and empower people about health
issues, 2. Link people to needed personal health services, and 3. Mobilize community partnerships
and action to identify and solve health problems.
Fiscal Impact
None
Staff/Board Recommending
Scott Snider, Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Brawley, R.N., BSN Public Health Coordinator
Attachments
StarCare #1
StarCare #1 Gold Sheet
StarCare #1 Resolution
http://agenda.ci.lubbock.tx.us/frs/publish/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=1472&rev num=0&for... 12/6/2012
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 (LRMJEN4RC)
DBA StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare)
1602 1& Street, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408-2828
City of Lubbock Health Department
1902 Texas Ave, 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
LRMHMR — City of Lubbock Health Department
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, 2012 and shall terminate August 31, 2013.
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.
Cathy Pope -
C#ief Executive
Robyn J,
Chief of
Services
John
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City of Lubbock Health Department:
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Memorandum of Understanding
LRMHMR — City of Lubbock Health Department
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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 (LRNIHNIRC)
DBA StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare)
1602 1 & Street, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408-2828
City of Lubbock Health Department
1902 Texas Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401
H. 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
LRMHMR — City of Lubbock Health Department
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, 2012 and shall terminate August 31, 2013.
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� :
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Cathy Popebafe
Chipf Executive Offi�&
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Attest:
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Reb ca Garza, Ci rata
Memorandum of Understanding
LRMHMR—City of Lubbock Health Department
City of Lubbock Health Department:
S ignaturV Date
Signature Date
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