Department
Senior Services
Requested Action
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Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) between Fulton County Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting through its Department of Senior Services, and the Fulton County Board of Health (“Board of Health”), a not for profit governmental entity organized and existing in Fulton County pursuant to state law, for the reimbursement of tuberculosis testing costs at a rate of $30.00 per test, which rate may be updated from time to time by official action to modify the Fee Schedules of the Board of Health by the Director of the Board of Health. Effective upon execution through December 31, 2028. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action
GA CONST Art. 9, § 3 ¶1, provides that the County may contract for any period not exceeding 50 years with any other public agency, public corporation, or public authority for joint services, for the provision of services. Further, O.C.G.A § 36-10-1 provides that all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background The purpose of this Agreement is to memorialize an arrangement between the Parties regarding the provision of TB testing for Fulton County Adult Day Health program staff and volunteers by the Board of Health and reimbursement of same by Fulton County.
Scope of Work: The Fulton County Board of Health will provide TB testing to the Fulton County Adult Day Health program staff and volunteers at no upfront cost. The Board of Health shall bill the County monthly for any such TB testing that the Board of Health provides at a rate of $30.00 per test, which the County shall pay promptly within thirty (30) days. Adult Day Health program staff and volunteers who provide direct care to participants are required to receive a report of physical examination by an authorized healthcare professional within twelve months prior to employment, to include documentation and evidence that all staff/volunteers are free of active tuberculosis (“TB”) based upon the results of a negative tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray within twelve months prior to employment; See Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-1-.14.
Community Impact: Ensures compliance and safety related to the Dept. of Senior Services Adult Day Health Programs.
Department Recommendation: Recommendation to approve this IGA in order to ensure compliance with State of Georgia regulations related to infectious disease control.
Project Implications: Ensures compliance and safety related to the Dept. of Senior Services Adult Day Health Programs.
Community Issues/Concerns: No known community issues/concerns regarding this matter.
Department Issues/Concerns: If agreement is not approved, employees will be responsible for paying for TB testing out of pocket which puts the County’s compliance at the mercy of the employee’s ability to afford the test.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-183-183O-1160
Funding Line 2:
100-183-183P-1160
Funding Line 3:
100-183-183Q-1160
Funding Line 4:
100-183-183R-1160
Contact Information
Ladisa Onyiliogwu, Director, Department of Senior Services, 404-281-4042
Exhibits Attached
IGA between Fulton County and the Fulton County Board of Health