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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agenda Item No.� ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 17, 1991 SUBJECT: Additional In -Home Care Provider Agreements DEPARTMENT: Aging ATTACHMENTS: Sample Provider Agreement PUBLIC HEARING YES: NO: X INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry M. Passmore TELEPHONE NUMBER - Hillsborough - 732 -8181 Chapel Hill - 967 -9251 Mebane - 227 --2031 Durham - 688 -7331 Extension 2000 PURPOSE: To request approval to add Medical Personnel Pool and Triangle Home Health Care, Inc. to the group of In -Home care providers used to provide service as funded through contract with Triangle J Council of Governments, at a rate not to exceed $9.50 per service hour. BACKGROUND: Triangle J Council of Governments will provide a total of $23,043 in federal and state funds for In -Home care. The match of $2,560 has already been budgeted by the Department on Aging. The County Departments of Aging and Social Services have identified a need for short -term relief for caregivers of clients who do not have funds or have limited amounts to pay for assistance. These are family situations where the older member cannot be left alone due to a mental or physical condition. Additionally, a need has been identified for the performance of critical tasks in order to maintain self sufficiency within the home - such as shopping, preparing meals and cleaning. In order to spend all of the funds available and maintain a quality provider pool, several providers will be utilized. The In- Home.care program will be administered by the Department on Aging but coordinated by the interdepartmental Case Management Team (Aging and Social Services). RECOMMENDATION(S): Manager recommends approval and Chair to sign provider agreements. 1