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Home My WebLink AboutAgreement A-22-510 Participation Agreement with CalMHSA.pdf Agreement No. 22-510 1498-SH B-2022-FC State Hospitals Program July 11,2022 CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT COVER SHEET 1. Fresno County("Participant") desires to participate in the Program identified below. Name of Program: State Hospitals Program 2. California Mental Health Services Authority ("Ca1MHSA") and Participant acknowledge that the Program will be governed by Ca1MHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and its Bylaws, and by this participation agreement. The following exhibits are intended to clarify how the provisions of those documents will be applied to this particular Program. 0 Exhibit A Program Description and Funding 0 Exhibit B General Terms and Conditions Q✓ Exhibit C County Specific Scope of Services and Funding 3. The maximum amount payable under this Agreement is 2,804 4. Funds payable under this agreement are subject to reversion: ® Yes: Reversion Date 7/30/2023 ❑ No 5. The term of the Program is July 1,2022,through June 30,2023 6. Authorized Signatures: CaIMHSA Signed: Name(Printed): Dr. Arnie Miller, Psy.D.,MFT Title: Executive Director Date: Participant- Signed: L ram— Name(Printed): Brian Pacheco Title: Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno Date: ATTEST: BERNICE E.SEIDEL Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Fresno,State of California By Deputy Fresno County—Participation Agreement 1498-SH B-2022-FC State Hospitals Program July 11, 2022 Participation Agreement EXHIBIT A—PROGRAM DESCRIPTION I. Name of Program: State Hospital Programs II. Term of Program: July 1,2022—June 30,2023 III. Program Objective and Overview: Objective: The State Hospitals Program is focused on streamlining administrative and contracting between the Department of State Hospitals and Counties/Cities. In the past, each County was required to negotiate bed rates individually. In addition,due to an ongoing patient waitlist,Ca1MHSA and Members are interested in exploring facilities to provide alternative placement opportunities. Overview: Ca1MHSA,on behalf of the Members including the above-signed,will function as the main point of contact and the lead in negotiations of a Memorandum of Understanding for terms and rates for psychiatric bed utilization at the Department of State Hospitals. In addition, Ca1MHSA shall work with the Members to explore and determine feasibility of local infrastructure projects to serve as alternative facilities to Department of State Hospitals. IV. Funding Terms: The program fee for the State Hospitals Program is $1,402 per bed utilized from the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). Based on recent data provided by DSH, Fresno County is currently using 2 beds within DSH,therefore the total funding allocation for the current fiscal year is not to exceed$2,804. Fresno County— Exhibit 8— General Terms and Conditions Page 2 of 6 1498-SH B-2022-FC State Hospitals Program July 11, 2022 Participation Agreement EXHIBIT B—General Terms and Conditions I. Definitions The following words, as used throughout this Participation Agreement, shall be construed to have the following meaning,unless otherwise apparent from the context in which they are used: A. Ca1MHSA—California Mental Health Services Authority,a Joint Powers Authority(JPA) created by counties in 2009 at the instigation of the California Mental Health Directors Association to jointly develop and fund mental health services and education programs. B. Member — A County (or JPA of two or more Counties) that has joined CaIMHSA and executed the CalMHSA Joint Powers Agreement. C. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) — A law initially known as Proposition 63 in the November 2004 election that added sections to the Welfare and Institutions Code providing for,among other things,PEI Programs. D. Mental Health Services Division(MHSD)—The Division of the California Department of Health Care Services responsible for mental health functions. E. Participant—Any County participating in the Program either as Member of CaIMHSA or under a Memorandum of Understanding with CaIMHSA. F. Department of State Hospitals DSH)—Manages the California state hospital system and provides mental health services to patients admitted into DSH facilities.Facilities overseen by DSH include Atascadero, Coalinga,Metropolitan,Napa, and Patton. G. Program—The program identified in the Cover Sheet. II. Responsibilities A. Responsibilities of CaIMHSA: I. Negotiate Memorandum of Understanding with Department of State Hospitals. 2. Act as the Fiscal and Administrative agent for the Program. 3. Manage funds received consistent with the requirements of any applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and/or contractual obligations. 4. Provide regular fiscal reports, as requested, to Participant and/or other public agencies with a right to such reports. 5. Comply with Ca1MHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws. B. Responsibilities of Participant: I. Transfer of full funding amount for the Program as specified in Exhibit A,Program Description and Funding,including administrative fee,which Participant will pay within 45 days of execution of this agreement. 2. Provide CaIMHSA and any other parties deemed necessary with requested information and assistance in order to fulfill the purpose of the Program. 3. Responsible for any and all assessments, creation of individual case plans, and providing or arranging for services. 4. Cooperate by providing CaIMHSA with requested information and assistance in order to fulfill the purpose of the Program. Fresno County—Exhibit 8— General Terms and Conditions Page 3 of 6 1498-SH B-2022-FC State Hospitals Program July 11, 2022 5. Provide feedback on Program performance. 6. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, contractual agreements, JPAs, and bylaws. III. Duration,Term,and Amendment A. The term of the Program is for 12 months. B. This Agreement may be supplemented, amended, or modified only by the mutual agreement of Ca1MHSA and the Participant,expressed in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. IV. Withdrawal, Cancellation,and Termination A. Participant may withdraw from the Program and terminate the Participation Agreement upon six(6)months'written notice. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of mailing. B. The withdraw of a Participant from the Program shall not automatically terminate its responsibility for its share of the expense and liabilities of the Program.The contributions of current and past Participants are chargeable for their respective share of unavoidable expenses and liabilities arising during the period of their participation. C. Upon cancellation,termination, or other conclusion of the Program, any funds remaining undisbursed after CalMHSA satisfies all obligations arising from the administration of the Program shall be returned to Participant. Unused funds paid for a joint effort will be returned pro rata to Participant in proportion to payments made. Adjustments may be made if disproportionate benefit was conveyed on particular Participant. Excess funds at the conclusion of county-specific efforts will be returned to the particular County that paid them. V. Fiscal Provisions A. Funding required from Participant will not exceed the amount stated in Exhibit A,Program Description and Funding. D. Payment Terms — Participant shall issue payment to Ca1MHSA within 45 days from the execution of the Agreement. E. In a Multi-County Program, Participants will share the costs of planning, administration, and evaluation in the same proportions as their overall contributions, which are included in the amount stated in Exhibit A,Program Description and Funding. VI. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification A. Ca1MHSA is responsible only for funds as instructed and authorized by participants. Ca1MHSA is not liable for damages beyond the amount of any funds which are identified on the cover page of this Agreement, without authorization or contrary to Participant's instructions. B. Ca1MHSA is not undertaking responsibility for assessments, creation of case or treatment plans, providing or arranging services, and/or selecting, contracting with, or supervising providers (collectively, "mental health services"). Participant will defend and indemnify Ca1MHSA for any claim, demand, disallowance, suit, or damages arising from Participant's acts or omissions in connection with the provision of mental health services. Fresno County— Exhibit 8— General Terms and Conditions Page 4 of 6 1498-SH B-2022-FC State Hospitals Program July 11, 2022 Participation Agreement for Department of State Hospital Program EXHIBIT C—County Specific Funding Allocation I. Funding Allocation RATE BEDS PER FY 2022-23 TOTAL YEAR $1,402 2 $2,804 $2,804 Fresno County Exhibit C— County Specific Scope and Funding Page 5 of 6 1498-SH B-2022-FC State Hospitals Program July 11, 2022 Accounting String FUND/SUBCLASS: 0001/10000 ORG: 56309999 ACCOUNTS: 4383, 4402, 4404, 4408, 4412, 4428 Fresno County Exhibit C— County Specific Scope and Funding Page 6 of 6