HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2022-R0376 - StarCare Specialty Health System MOU for Medication-Assisted TreatmentResolution No. 2022-RO376
Item No. 5.15
September 13, 2022
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and
on behalf of the City of Lubbock a StarCare Specialty Health System Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") Medication -Assisted Treatment, to participate in an interagency
collaborative effort to meet the specific needs of the priority population, including serving as an
essential link for medication -assisted treatment services within the community, by and between
the City of Lubbock, acting by and through the City of Lubbock Health Department
("COLHD"), and StarCare Specialty Health System, and all related documents. Said MOU is
attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be
included in the minutes of the Council.
Passed by the City Council on September 13, 2022
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C5157694-1255-4CA3-8472-AA7DBCC24AFB
Resolution No. 2022-R0376
StarCare Specialty Health System
Memorandum of Understanding
Medication -Assisted Treatment
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into by and between the agencies shown below.
I. AGENCIES:
Lubbock Regional MHMR Center
DBA StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare)
P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408-2828
City of Lubbock Health Department
806 181' Street, Lubbock, Texas 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 meet the specific needs of the priority population, including serving
as an essential link for medication -assisted treatment services within the community.
III. OBLIGATIONS OF STARCARE:
StarCare agrees to:
(a) Provide medication -assisted treatment services to Adult Texas residents who meet financial criteria
for HHSC-funded MAT and have met the DSM-V criteria for an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
(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) Disseminate information to increase access to needed services, including pharmacotherapy, medical
care, mental health care, and substance use disorder treatment.
Memorandum of Understanding Page 1 of 2
StarCare — MAT
DocuSign Envelope ID: C5157694-1255-4CA3-8472-AA7DBCC24AFB
IV. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY OF LUBBOCK HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
City of Lubbock Health Department agrees to:
(e) Collaborate with StarCare in developing referral processes, coordination of services,
education, and sharing of information.
(f) 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.
(g) Help identify individuals who meet the priority population criteria and invite them to participate in
the program.
V. TERM OF AGREEMENT:
This agreement is to begin on September 1, 2022, and shall terminate on August 31, 2023.
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 affected 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 Specialty Health System:
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Beth Lawson Date
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 806-766-03 10
Email: starcare.a starcarelubbock.org
Memorandum of Understanding
StarCare — MAT
City of Lubbock Health Department:
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Tray ayne Date
Mayor
Phone: 806-775-2024
Email: traypayne'a mylubbock.us
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Katherine Wells Date
Public Health Director
Phone: 806-775-2941
Email: kwells a m Jubbock.us
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