HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2016-R0349 - Memo Of Understanding With Starcare Specialty Health System - HIV Outreach - 10/13/2016Resolution No.2016-R0349
Item No.6.12
October 13.2016
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Lubbock has determined that it is in the best
interestof the citizens of the Cityof Lubbockto 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 BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF LUBBOCK THATthe 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 13th day of October
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Rebecca Garza,City Secretary
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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
DBA StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare)
904 Ave 0, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408-2828
City of Lubbock Health Department
806 181 Street, Lubbock, TX 79401
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 HIWAIDS 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
StarCare — HIV Outreach
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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.
TERM OF AGREEMENT:
This agreement is to begin September 1, 2016 and shall terminate August 31, 2017.
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 SSpec4alty Health System:
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City of Lubbock Health Department:
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Daniel M. Pope Date
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Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
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Katherine Wells, MPH, Director of Public Health
Memorandum of Understanding
StarCare—HIV Outreach
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