Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Hospital District DBA Harris Health System
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 by Public Health Services for approval of an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Hospital District DBA Harris Health System for the ACCESS Harris Program.
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Background and Discussion:
A new interlocal agreement was proposed following the guidance and recommendations made during June 12, 2025 Commissioners Court for Harris Health System to fund the nurse case manager position that supports the ACCESS Harris Program. This position was previously funded by Public Health Services. The nurse case manager will support the ACCESS Harris County program for no more than 32 hours per month. ACCESS Harris County is an integrated care coordination model that works across County safety net departments and community-based organizations. The program delivers coordinated and integrated services across systems and programs that focus on supporting a client holistically, addressing multiple needs that ensure better outcomes and greater stability. Harris Health System will collaborate with HCPH, as part of the ACCESS Coordinated Care team, to develop integrated care plans and service goals for eligible ACCESS participants.
Expected Impact:
The Nurse Case Manager plays a vital role by conducting comprehensive assessm...
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