DATE:
April 30, 2024
10
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AGREEMENT FOR HIV SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Getting to Zero initiative seeks to end the HIV epidemic locally through focused efforts related to testing, treatment, and prevention. This item supports the Getting to Zero initiative by providing surveillance information to measure outcomes and identifying subpopulations of individuals living with HIV disease who are in need of medical care and treatment and support services. These support services include case management, mental health treatment, and substance-use treatment to help them remain in medical care over time.
For the past 25 years, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) has authorized agreements with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to accept Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Funding for Health Departments. This agreement provides services to reduce transmission of HIV disease in San Diego County and to improve health outcomes for people living with or newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. On July 23, 2019 (8), the Board authorized a five-year agreement for HIV/AIDS Surveillance services through June 30, 2024, for an approximate amount of $3,500,000.
Pending release of the 2024-29 HIV Surveillance Program grant application and award notification, today's action requests the Board approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute a new 2024-29 HIV Surveillance Program agreement with CDPH, from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, for an anticipated five-year total of approximately $3,300,000. Additionally, today's action also requests the Board authorize future funding opportunities to enhance surveillance to improve data-driven decision management in support of individuals and families who are impacted by HIV disease in San Diego County. These actions also support the L...
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