To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA; Health Officer
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RE: Professional Services Contract for Shawna Lee
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of Professional Services Contract between the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) and Shawna Lee. Contractor will be paid $200,160.00 to provide program evaluation services for the Healthy Start Initiative. Contract would be valid from August 1, 2024 through March 31, 2029 to be paid from Funding Account- 2211-607.01-801.001, Funding Source Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
BACKGROUND:
HRSA requires all Healthy Start grantees to provide ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement within their project. Program evaluation has been used to provide both qualitative and quantitative data related to participant outcomes. Data derived from program evaluation assists us in discovering solutions to improve outcomes in Healthy Start participants. A request for proposals (RFP) for evaluation services was initiated by Genesee County on behalf of the Healthy Start Initiative. Shawna Lee was selected to provide program evaluation for the Healthy Start Initiative due to her extensive knowledge and experience working with similar projects
DISCUSSION:
Health Start is an infant mortality reduction program that uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide home visiting services to families in the Genesee County community. During home visits, participants are provided with case management services, health education, and referrals for current needs. On average participants will receive one to two home visits per month but can receive up to four depending on their risk assessment. Evaluation methods continue to be used to validate program outcomes. Genesee County Healthy Start received continued federal funding for funding cycle May 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no expected impact on Human Resources.
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