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10 <br /> Commissioners endorsed this concept several years ago as a way to provide equity for all children and <br /> all program types. <br /> o FY 2021-22 Round 1: $25,000 <br /> o Total Spent as of First Quarter FY 2023-24: $25,000 <br /> o U.S.Treasury Portal Status: Complete <br /> Point Ionization—Detention Center—Asset Management Services <br /> These funds provided Point Ionization in the HVAC systems in the new Detention Center. Point <br /> Ionization is a useful tool in removing airborne viruses, such as SARS CoV2,from air systems.This helped <br /> mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in congregate settings such as the detention center. <br /> o FY 2021-22 Round 2: $68,800 <br /> o Total Spent as of First Quarter FY 2023-24: $68,800 <br /> o U.S.Treasury Portal Status: Complete <br /> First Responder Behavioral Health Program—Emergency Services <br /> This now has an alternate funding source,therefore ARPA funds will be reallocated.This project <br /> seeks to improve mental health care and support for first responders and medical providers. It provides <br /> for up to 300 (1 hr.) clinical sessions with a mental healthcare provider experienced with first <br /> responders, 5 group debriefings/diffusions, professional development (mental health), and wellness <br /> visits in the first year.Additionally,this contract provides support for bolstering a peer support program, <br /> which is in development. In subsequent years,the number of visits has decreased. <br /> The first part of the program, five critical group defusing/debriefing sessions, includes all first <br /> responders who may be involved in a critical incident(EMS,tele-communicators, law enforcement,fire, <br /> etc.)The second part of the project is for up to 300 (1) hour clinical sessions specifically for Emergency <br /> Services Department employees. <br /> o FY 2021-22 Round 2: $45,000 <br /> o Total Spent as of First Quarter FY 2023-24: $0(purchase order submitted for$45,000) <br /> o U.S.Treasury Portal Status: More than 50%Complete <br /> o Note:Alternate Funding sources have been identified, therefore these funds will be <br /> reallocated. <br /> Powered Air Purifying Respirators(PAPRS)—Emergency Services <br /> This project will provide funding for Powered Air Purifying Respirators(PAPRS),which will <br /> replace the need for N95 respirators and annual fit testing.This will outfit Orange County Emergency <br /> Services Emergency Medical Services units and South Orange Rescue Squad units. PAPRS provide better <br /> protection, allow for prolonged use, provide easier communications, and allow providers to maintain <br /> the use of prescription lenses. PAPRS are easier to procure and more resilient than other respirators. <br /> The PAPR filter is also more adaptable: can be replaced to match the appropriate threat(chemical, <br /> biological, and/or radiological). PAPRs typically have a life span of about 5-7 years when properly <br /> 5 <br />