Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute a services agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to implement the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support services to Harris County residents through August 30, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH)'s Chronic Disease Prevention (CDP) Program has previously identified gaps in access to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) services, particularly among priority populations in areas with limited program availability. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is a public university comprised of academic health science schools, including the School of Public Health. This partnership will build on these efforts by supporting program implementation, training, and accreditation readiness, and approval is needed to secure technical support for application submission, staff training, and participant incentives, which are critical for launching DSMES cohorts. The agreement outlines the scope of work and services to be delivered through the partnership, including compensation provided by the University for DSMES application/accreditation fee and staff training fees in the total amount that shall not exceed $1,520.
Expected Impact:
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