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Consolidated Agreement-FYI 4 Page 12 of 23 <br /> 2. The Department shall complete the attached Federal Certifications,including Nondiscrimination; <br /> Drug-Free Workplace Requirements;Environmental Tobacco Smoke;Debarment, Suspension, <br /> Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Transactions;and Lobbying.. <br /> 3. The American with Disabilities Act 1990(ADA)makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment <br /> against a qualified individual with a disability and outlaws discrimination against individuals with <br /> disabilities in State and local government services and public accommodations. The Department <br /> certifies that it and its principals and subcontractors will comply with regulations in ADA Title I <br /> (Employment),Title H(Public Services), and Title III(Public Accommodations)in fulfilling the <br /> obligations under this agreement. <br /> G. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE <br /> 1. The State shall provide to the Department regular training, and,upon request,technical assistance <br /> in the preparation of the Consolidated Agreement and Agreement Addenda. <br /> 2. The State shall conduct liaison activities with local health departments for general problem solving <br /> and technical support. <br /> 3. _The State shall provide high-level consultation,technical assistance, and advice to local health <br /> directors. Broad content areas include,but are not limited to: <br /> • Board Relations <br /> • Management Teams/Staffing <br /> • Policy Development <br /> • Program Planning and Implementation <br /> • Quality/Performance Improvement <br /> • General Administrative Consultation,including consultation and technical assistance in <br /> budgeting,fiscal, administrative and management support topic areas. <br /> 4. The State shall provide coordination and support for the education and training for the public <br /> health workforce. <br /> 5. The State shall provide technical assistance and consultant services, as required,for specific health <br /> program areas,including providing guidance and consultation about specific patient clinical issues, <br /> when requested. <br /> 6. The State shall provide course coordination, consultation, and technical assistance on nursing <br /> practice and standards,policies and procedures that cross programs. <br /> 7. The State shall provide support and consultation to the public health workforce in local health <br /> departments,including regional public health consultants who offer technical assistance and <br /> training on professional development;program planning,program evaluation and quality <br /> assurance; data collection; and community assessment. <br /> 8. The State shall act as the principal liaison between the public health system and the state's <br /> Medicaid agency on issues related to Medicaid reimbursed services provided by the state and local <br /> public health agencies and shall cooperate with the state Medicaid agency to provide technical <br /> assistance,guidance, and consultation to local health programs to ensure compliance with <br /> Medicaid policies and procedures. <br />