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SEMINOLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT

COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING
1101 EAST FIRST STREET
SANFORD, FLORIDA
32771-1468

Health Department / Integrated System of Care Agreement FY2021-2022

Agenda Memorandum
File Number: 2021 - 2914



Title:
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Department of Health in Seminole County Integrated System of Care Agreement for FY2021-2022 in the amount of $100,000 to extend services to impoverished communities in Seminole County. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)
Division:
Business Office
Contact/Phone Number:
Pam Martin /407-665-2302
Background:

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County provides mobile health services at various locations throughout the county.  Mobile health services are also provided at special events based on availability and need.  The focus will be primarily on chronic disease, but will also provide health care programs, services including family planning, STD, HIV, screenings, school physicals for the homeless, uninsured and underinsured population in Seminole County.  The case management duties will include outreach, culturally sensitive care, health education/counseling, health advocacy, and health promotion for a lifestyle change. 

 

The goal of the community paramedicine program is to improve outcomes for patients who might otherwise get readmitted to the hospital. The community paramedic will provide an at-home alternative to hospital visits for uncomplicated conditions and simple or routine checkups through case management coordinated with medical providers, potentially saving the patient and community thousands of dollars. The community health worker will complement the Community Paramedicine program through continued case management of patients beyond the initial 30-day period provided by the paramedic.

Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Department of Health in Seminole County Integrated System of Care Agreement for FY2021-2022 in the amount of $100,000 to extend services to impoverished communities in Seminole County.
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