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Amd 3 to Agmt A2110766 with DHS for naloxone training and naloxone kit distribution services allowing for adjustments to budget line items and attachment name, no change to term or amt, adding 4 FTE
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 3 to Agreement A2110766 with Minnesota Department of Human Services for naloxone training and naloxone kit distribution services through the Public Health Clinic (PHC), allowing for adjustments to budget line items within the agreement funding periods and attachment name, with no changes to the term or amount be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Services and Public Health Department's staffing complement be increased by 4 full time equivalent (FTE) positions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of grant funding for the program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Through resolutions 21?0282 and 23-0010 the Board accepted $1,653,072 receivable from DHS for the PHC to assist in providing targeted training and distribution of naloxone in accordance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration to prevent opioid overdose and reduce harms associated with opioid use. These funds have also provided for the launch of a low barrier Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program in the Public Health Clinic (PHC) by providing funding for several key staff positions. Since the acceptance the additional funds through resolution 23-0010, the need has been identified to add 4 new FTE positions to increase the MOUD programming and conduct the following services possible through this funding:
* Provide 38 hours of weekly walk-in availabili...
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