Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_RW_ADMIN; FY24_RW_QM
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $168,000 to fund the cost of 13 grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Ryan White Part-A grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and extend the positions to February 28, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The Ryan White Part-A grant is part of a federal program administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant serves individuals living with HIV who have no health insurance (public or private), have insufficient health care coverage or lack financial resources to get the care they need for their HIV disease. In addition to outpatient medical care, Ryan White also funds services that support access or retention to medical care.
Expected Impact:
Impact of the initiative to significantly reduce new HIV infections over the project period will include 1) implementation of strategies to treat HIV rapidly and effectively to achieve sustained viral suppression; 2) reducing the effects of co-occurring conditions; 3) reducing disparities in Harris County and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations; and 4) implementation of strategies to rapidly provide HIV treatment services in response to potential outbreaks.
Alternative Options:
Approval ensures uninterrupted staffing to support grant activities.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
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