To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA, Acting Health Officer
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RE: Approval for Conference Travel
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Committee approval and referral to the Board of Commissioners for travel to the 2024 National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV, and SUD in El Paso, Texas.
BACKGROUND:
The National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV, and SUD aims to create opportunities to share information and efforts around health disparities that negatively impact the Latinx population such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD), by bridging the varied disciplines of education, advocacy, and clinical care. Thus, creating better health outcomes for the Latinx population. The conference agenda with a list of sessions is attached.
DISCUSSION:
This is for four (4) staff members to attend the 2024 National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV, and SUD in El Paso, TX. There are relevant sessions for the attendees that are related to their job duties and the advancement of health department programs. The cost of the conference will be covered by a workforce supplemental grant. At the time of submission of this memo, the cost of attendance is $2,139.15 total per non-clinician attendee (3) and $2,339.15 per clinician attendee (1). Total not to exceed $10,000. No additional county appropriation is needed.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no anticipated impact on human resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The Strengthening Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure Grant will be utilized to fund this conference. A portion of this grant has been dedicated for staff development. 2210-602.07-910.004: Training (conference fees); $1,700.00 2210-602.07-913.001: Travel (airfare, lodging, meals, etc.); approximately $7,256.60. A budget amendment is included in a separate request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no anticipated impact on facilities related to this request.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Staff attending the conference will travel with their work computer devices in order to be able to conduct County business while offsite. If any technology issues arise while offsite, calls to the technology helpdesk may be made.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Inclusive, Collaborative Culture: (1) Bring diverse people and groups to the table - This conference has numerous sponsorship opportunities to increase visibility and aid in engaging with other nationally recognized organizations within the field. (2) Embrace diversity, equity and inclusion - This conference is dedicated to providing best practices to those who serve Latinx patients living with HIV, HCV and substance use disorders.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Acting Health Officer to authorize travel and overnight lodging for four (4) staff members; Tiffani Cookingham, Laura Griffin, Kimberly Laten, and Kayla Johnson; to attend the 2024 National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV, and SUD in El Paso, Texas, May 2 - May 4, 2024, at an approximate cost of $8,956.60 to be paid from accounts 2210-602.07-910.004 ($1,700.00) and 2210-602.07-913.001 (approximately $7,256.60), with no additional County appropriation required, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records of the February 21, 2024 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board).