2023-415-E-Health Dept-Ashley Brewer-Reimbursement for WIC Hemoglobin Testing and use of facilities

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PHS/OCHD Memo of Agreement Revised 06/23 state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php). Any violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms that Provider and any subcontractors of Provider are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. In determining the basic services to be provided, should any documents be referenced in or attached to this Agreement, the terms herein shall have priority in any conflict between the terms of referenced documents and the terms of this Agreement. H. Confidentiality of Patient Records. All parties agree to abide by all laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of patient information, including HIPAA privacy rules and further agree to vigorously safeguard privileged information. I. Non-discrimination. All activities under this contract will be conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.2000d et seq.), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.794), Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.); Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended by the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189) as implemented by Department of Justice regulations at (28 CFR Parts 35 and 36); Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency." (August 11, 2000), all provisions required by the implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 15 et seq); and FNS directives and guidelines to the effect that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which Federal financial assistance is received for the administration of the WIC Program; and hereby gives assurances that it will immediately take measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. By providing this assurance, the contractor agrees to compile data, maintain records and submit records and reports as requested by the Community Nutrition Services Section to permit effective enforcement of the nondiscrimination laws, and to permit the Community Nutrition Services Section personnel during normal working hours to review and copy such records, books and accounts, access such facilities, and interview such personnel as needed to ascertain compliance with the non-discrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Community Nutrition Services Section shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, and loans of Federal funds, reimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of Federal DocuSign Envelope ID: 08925F64-88E8-4AA4-9586-9F43CE43874B