2014-206 Health - NC Dept. of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health - FY 2015 Consolidated Agreement

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Consolidated Agreement FYI Page 12 of 28 F. CIVIL RIGHTS 1. The Department shall assure that no person, on the grounds of race, color, age,religion, sex, marital status, immigration status,national origin or otherwise qualified handicapped individual, solely by reason of his or her handicap (unless otherwise medically indicated),be excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity covered by this Agreement. 2. The Department shall complete the attached Federal Certifications: Nondiscrimination; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Environmental Tobacco Smoke; Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Transactions; and Lobbying. 3. The American with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability and outlaws discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services and public accommodations. The Department certifies that it and its principals and subcontractors will comply with regulations in ADA Title I (Employment),Title II(Public Services), and Title III(Public Accommodations) in fulfilling the obligations under this agreement. G. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE 1. The State shall provide to the Department regular training, and, upon request, technical assistance in the preparation of the Consolidated Agreement and Agreement Addenda. 2. The State shall conduct liaison activities with local health departments for general problem solving and technical support. 3. The State shall provide high-level consultation,technical assistance, and advice to local health directors. Broad content areas include,but are not limited to: • Board Relations • Management Teams/Staffing • Policy Development • Program Planning and Implementation • Quality/Performance Improvement • General Administrative Consultation, including consultation and technical assistance in budgeting, fiscal, administrative and management support topic areas. 4. The State shall provide coordination and support for the education and training for the public health workforce. 5. The State shall provide technical assistance and consultant services, as required, for specific health program areas, including providing guidance and consultation about specific patient clinical issues, when requested. 6. The State shall provide course coordination, consultation, and technical assistance on nursing practice and standards, policies and procedures that cross programs. 7. The State shall provide support and consultation to the public health workforce in local health departments, including regional public health consultants who offer technical assistance and training on professional development; program planning, program evaluation and quality assurance; data collection; and community assessment.