To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Agreement #78-053 with the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco campus
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Standard Agreement #78-053 with the Regents of the University of California, for its San Francisco campus (UCSF), including mutual indemnification, to pay the county an amount not to exceed $493,629 to conduct the Comparing Hypertension Remote Monitoring Evaluation Redesign (CHARMED) project, for the period from August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this agreement will result in an annual amount up to $493,629 for the CHARMED project. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
The primary goal of the CHARMED project is to conduct research aimed at addressing the objectives outlined by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funding. Specifically, the project seeks to enhance hypertension management strategies through rigorous evaluation and redesign of remote monitoring methods. By leveraging innovative approaches, the project aims to improve healthcare outcomes related to hypertension for the residents of Contra Costa County. Furthermore, this program is designed to contribute to the broader goal of advancing patient-centered research in healthcare. Through the implementation of evidence-based interventions and the evaluation of their effectiveness, the project aims to inform clinical practices and healthcare policies to better meet the needs of patients with hypertension. Overall, the successful execution of this grant contract will not only enhance the research capabilities of Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) but also contribute to the broader goal of improving healthcare outcomes for the residents of Contra Costa County by advancing knowledge and best practices in hypertension management.
This project will be integrated with existing CCHS projects and initiatives to ensure minimal duplication of efforts and maximize coordination. Close collaboration will be maintained with all CCHS Divisions to leverage resources and expertise effectively. Cooperative efforts will include sharing data, coordinating services, and aligning objectives where possible. Additionally, proactive communication and engagement will be prioritized to foster synergy and avoid redundancy in program activities.
Approval of Agreement #78-053 will allow the county to receive funding to conduct the CHARMED project at CCHS through July 31, 2024. This agreement includes mutual indemnification to indemnify and hold each party harmless for claims arising under this agreement. This agreement was delayed due to extensive review and negotiations between UCSF and the County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, the county will not receive funding to advancing knowledge and best practices in hypertension management for Contra Costa County residents.