Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health has been awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The grant funding originates from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This ordinance is needed to accept and appropriate $300,000.00 in grant monies to supplement the Ryan White HIV Care Part A grant program, for the period November 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The total amount funded from ODH for this period is $300,000.00.
The HIV Care Part A grant’s purpose is to improve access to medical care for persons living with HIV or AIDS living in Central Ohio. The goal is that each client will achieve viral suppression, which improves their quality of life and reduces the risk of spreading the infection. This grant will enhance medical services both somatic and behavioral health. It will pay for HIV related doctor’s visits, mental health services, substance abuse services, and other services allowable by the grant. It also will strengthen the case management and linkage to care (or patient navigation) elements.
In 2016, The Ryan White Part A program for the Central Ohio area served over 2,400 people living with HIV through several programs including outpatient/ambulatory medical care, mental health services, medical case management, early intervention services, housing services, non-medical case management, emergency financial assistance and medical transportation.
The Ohio Department of Health is authorized to disburse State Part B grant funds to supplement the HIV Care Part A program led by Columbus Public Health (CPH). CPH intends to subcontract with vendors who currently provide nonmedical case management services in Central Ohio through the Ryan White HIV Care Part A program.
Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible and avoid any delay in service since the grant begins November 1.
FISCAL IMPACT: The ODH HIV Care Supplemental Grant is en...
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