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Between
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
And
JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE
DISCOVERY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
EAST JEFFERSON FIRE RESCUE
PORT TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROSECUTORS OFFICE
SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY CENTER/ BEACON OF HOPE
BELIEVE IN RECOVERY
OLYMPIC PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES
IIRUIU POSIII,"AND SCOPE
The purpose of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) RCORP-Planning project is
to support prevention of and treatment for substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder
(OUD).The overall goal of the program is to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with
opioid overdoses in high-risk, rural communities by strengthening the capacity of multi-sector
consortia to address one or more of three focus areas at community, county, state, and/or regional
levels: (1) prevention—reducing the occurrence of opioid addiction among new and at-risk
individuals, as well as fatal, opioid-related overdoses, through community and provider education
and harm reduction measures, including the strategic placement of overdose-reversing devices,
such as naloxone; (2) treatment—implementing or expanding access to evidence-based practices
for OUD treatment, such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT); and (3) recovery—expanding
peer recovery and treatment options that help people start and stay in recovery.
Jefferson County Public Health has been awarded an RCORP-Planning grant that will benefit
Jefferson County, WA.The purpose of the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) project is a planning
effort that will work towards developing a comprehensive plan for a Crisis Stabilization Center or
other feasible option to be located in Jefferson County, WA for residents suffering from Opioid Use
Disorder and Behavioral Health related issues.
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IURA°n N
This MOU shall become effective upon signature by the duly authorized representatives of the
Consortium Members and Jefferson County Public Health and will remain in effect at least for the
duration of the funding period for the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) project, unless modified
by mutual consent and executed in writing by the authorized representatives of all parties.
ROLES AN111) IRESIPONS1B1III,,,ITIES OF:JE14TIRSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEAIII,,,TH
JCPH is a local government organization located in Jefferson County, Washington, whose mission is
to protect the health of all Jefferson County residents by promoting safe, healthy communities and
environments and includes helping eradicate risk factors and generate positive change and
opportunity for residents of Jefferson County.JCPH brings an expertise evident in their leadership
of the existing Network's development to date.
As the RCORP-funding recipient,Jefferson County Public Health will undertake the following
activities:
Administer HRSA funds on behalf of the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) project in a
manner consistent with federal grant guidelines.
Facilitate collaboration toward the completion of the goals, objectives, activities,
management, and evaluation of the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) project, as
submitted for HRSA funding.
Provide a designated representative to be seated on the Behavioral Health Consortium
(BHC) to provide oversight and insight on all components of the project.
LES AND RESPONSIBILITIESF CONSORTIUM S
Each of the Consortium Members brings a unique perspective and extensive expertise on the needs
and challenges associated with providing services and support to residents of Jefferson County who
suffer from OUD/BH.They will work together to develop a plan to address OUD/BH related issues
and solutions in the county. A list of Consortium Members' specific expertise pertinent to the
project is attached as Appendix A.
All parties to this MOU shall commit to undertaking the following activities:
* Work together as Consortium members to explore potential solutions that will address the
County's need to provide improved access to OUD and Behavioral Health services.
o Initial explorations will focus on the feasibility of a Crisis Stabilization Center located
in Jefferson County—deemed to be the best service model for Jefferson County.
o If this approach is deemed feasible, the Consortium will move on to develop an
Implementation Plan for a Jefferson County Crisis Stabilization Center(CSC).
o If the CSC option doesn't appear feasible, the Consortium will move on to develop
another option to address the same challenge.
Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable State, Federal and Local
Laws, rules and regulations.
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• Treat shared information as confidential and agree not to disclose shared information to
unauthorized entities.
• Disclose any conflict of interest that may arise in the course of Behavioral Health
Consortium (BHC) project activities.
• Attend or provide a designated representative to attend all Behavioral Health Consortium
(BHC) meetings and scheduled events, including monthly planning meetings.
• Be responsible for each of their own respective expenses.There will be no reimbursement
for any costs incurred in the delivery of the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) project.
• Protect patients and comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and
federal requirements.
MUTUAL INDEMNITY
To the extent of its comparative liability, each party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the other
parties, their elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, harmless from and
against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to court costs,
attorney's fees and alternative dispute resolution costs,for any personal injury, for any bodily
injury, sickness, disease or death and for any damage to or destruction of any property(including
the loss of use resulting therefrom) which are alleged or proven to be caused by an act or omission,
negligent or otherwise, of its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents or volunteers. A
party shall not be required to indemnify, defend, or hold the other party or parties harmless if the
claim, damage, loss or expense for personal injury, for any bodily injury, sickness, disease or death
or for any damage to or destruction of any property(including the loss of use resulting therefrom) is
caused by the sole act or omission of the other party. In the event of any concurrent act or omission
of the parties, negligent or otherwise, these indemnity provisions shall be valid and enforceable
only to the extent of each party's comparative liability.The parties agree to maintain a consolidated
defense to claims made against them and to reserve all indemnity claims against each other until
after liability to the claimant and damages, if any, are adjudicated. If any claim is resolved by
voluntary settlement and the parties cannot agree upon apportionment of damages and defense
costs, they shall submit apportionment to binding arbitration.The indemnification obligations of
the parties shall not be limited in any way by the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, RCW
Title 51, or by application of any other workmen's compensation act, disability benefit act or other
employee benefit act. Each party hereby expressly waives any immunity afforded by such acts to
the extent required by a party's obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless another party.
A party's waiver of immunity does not extend to claims made by its employees directly against the
party as employer. The foregoing indemnification obligations of the parties are a material
inducement to enter into this MOU and have been mutually negotiated between the parties.
GOVERNING STRUCTURE
Consortium members agree to support the by-laws of the Consortium, which are attached as
Appendix B. Meetings of the Consortium will be chaired/facilitated by Project CoDirectors.
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USE OF Bllf;;lll°IA IOBAIII,,,I°1EAUI IH COIN OR-1IIIUM (113111°'IC) NAIME
No party will use the name or logo of the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) project in any
advertisement, press release, or other publicity without written prior approval of Jefferson County
Public Health.Jefferson County Public Health has the right to acknowledge Consortium Members'
support of the work performed under this MOU in public communications.
TERMINATION
It is mutually understood and agreed by and among the parties that Consortium Members will
provide at least 30 days' notice of the intention to withdraw from the Behavioral Health Consortium
(BHC). If a Consortium Member chooses to withdraw, said Member commits to making
arrangements to complete assigned or pending activities before termination.
„ll"EIS OII,,,AOIEEM INTI
This MOU will be effective upon the signature of each authorized representative listed in this
agreement and will remain in effect until such time as it may be dissolved by mutual agreement of
all existing parties, but at least for the duration of the funding period for the Behavioral Health
Consortium (BHC) project.This agreement may only be extended in writing and signed by all
parties. Parties indicate agreement with this MOU by their signatures. New members may be added
to the Consortium with the agreement of current members and by the addition of the new member
organization's name, representative and signature to the signature pages of this agreement.
(SIGNATURES AIRE ON THE FOLLOWING IIRA E )
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SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement as follows:
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH(JCPH)
� Date:
Vi
k' Kirkpatrick, I ublic lealth Director
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
vkirkpatrick@co.jefferson.wa.us/360-385-9409
JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE(JHC)
I,
Date:
Michael Glenn, Chief Executive Officer
Jefferson Healthcare
834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
mglenn@jeffersonhealthcare.org/360-385-2200
DISCOVERY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH(DBH)
Date:
Natalie Grey, Chief Executive icer �
Discovery Behavioral Health
884 West Park Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368
natalieg@discoverybh.org/360-385-0321 x301
EAST JEFFERSON FIRE RESCUE(EJFR)
Date:
laWalkowski, Fire Chief
East Jefferson Fire Rescue
24 Seton Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368
jwalkowski@ejfr.org/360-385-2626
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PORT TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT(PTPD)
Date:
Mike Evans, Police Chief
Port Townsend Police Department
1925 Blaine St#100, Port Townsend, WA 98368
mevans@cityofpt.us/360-385-2322
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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Date:-J—
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JoeN , Sheriff
Jeff` son County Sheriff's Office
81 Elkins Rd, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
JNole@co.jefferson.wa.us/360-385-3831
BELIEVE IN RECOVERY
Date: 8—
Gabbi waudill, Clinical Director
Believ in Recovery
211 Taylor St, Suite 20, Port Townsend, WA 98368
believeinrecovery@live.com/ 360-385-1258
OLYMPIC PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES(OPHS)
.. Date:
Annie Failoni, Clinical Director
Olympic Peninsula Health Services
661 Ness Corner Rd, Port Hadlock, Washington 98339
micah@ophsmail.com/360-912-5777
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SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY CENTER BEACON OF HOPE
Date: — D,-7— o�G —
Ford Kessler, President and CEO
Safe Harbor Recovery Center/Beacon of Hope
686 Lake St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
fordk@safeharborrecovery.org/360-385-3866
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
r Date;Jamdy, ProseCL ing Att rney
Jeffnty Prose utor's O fice
18 ' n St, Port ownsen , WA 98368
jI Q fe!:5l c .:.US/ 60-385-9180
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PPE M W N R-M EMBERS' IE PER'n E PEIRTMENT''T"O Thi„IE PROJECT
• Jefferson County Public Health (KPIFI) brings an expertise evident in their leadership of the
existing Network's development to date.Through the authority of the designated County Health
Officer,JCPH has legally mandated oversight of all things pertaining to the health of Jefferson
County residents.They will lead the proposed project, be responsible for financial reporting, and
ensure all goals and timelines are met.
• Jefferson Healthcare(NIC)is a Critical Access Hospital and provides services to the whole of
Jefferson County, and emergency services to residents suffering from OUD/MH-related issues.
There is currently no Crisis Center outside of the Emergency Room in the County.
• East Jeffersoin Eire Rescue(EJIFIIt) plays a vital role in providing services to County residents,
including provision of medical services in the field,transporting them to the hospital emergency
room or assisting them in reaching and obtaining services from Crisis Centers outside the
County.
• IIlAscovery Behavioral $1ealth (III1Il;idi°l) is the single Behavioral Healthcare service in the area that
accepts Medicaid patients,and collaborates with Jefferson Healthcare to provide Behavioral
Health services to residents.
• Port Townsend Police Department(PTPO) is a city law enforcement agency, often first line
responders to OUD/BH situations in Port Townsend.
• Safe 11arbor Recovery Center/Beacon of$4ope provides non-court-related substance abuse
and alcohol rehabilitation and counselling services in Jefferson County.
• Believe min lltecovery is a private substance abuse rehabilitation service with regular and
intensive outpatient treatment and counseling services, including cognitive/behavioral therapy.
• Olympic Peninsula Health Services (OK-IS) is a community stakeholder private treatment and
recovery service with MAT services for those with opioid use disorders. OPHS works in
cooperation with criminal justice, county jail,Jefferson County Therapeutic Courts, Public Health
and other public and private faith-based treatment and recovery organizations.
• Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is a county law enforcement agency, often first line responders
to OUD/BH situations in Jefferson County.,
• ,Jeffersoin County IProsecutor's Office represents the criminal justice perspective within Jefferson
County's Therapeutic Courts, including Behavioral Health Therapeutic Court and Drug
Therapeutic Court.
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PPIENir.n II3:
BYLAWS
OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM (BHC)
PREAMBLE
This team will work to plan and develop a Consortium of community members that will improve
the mental healthcare of Jefferson County. These members will develop a plan to provide
improved mental health care to the community.
NAIME
This organization will be named Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC).
E BERM IIP
From each agency represented in the Consortium, there shall be one (1) voting member, with
the ability to make decisions for their organization. Members shall be entitled to vote only upon
those matters related to the activities covered by this team. Ad Hoc members can be invited to
meetings but in a non-voting capacity. Decisions will be made by consensus. If the Consortium is
unable to reach consensus on an issue, a vote will be held (one vote per member) and decided
by a simple majority of members present.
MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
Regular Meetings. The regular meeting of the members shall be held at such time and place as
the team may determine. Such meetings shall be for the purpose of scanning, development and
planning. This team will meet at least monthly and also may determine the need for special
meetings as necessary.
Remote Communications.The team may determine that one or more meetings of the Members
shall be held solely, or permit participation, by means of remote communication. Such
authorizations may be general or confined to specific instances. Members will be allowed to vote
by phone.
Quorum. A quorum will be at least 60% percent of the Consortium members before business
can be transacted or motions made or passed.
Notice. An official meeting requires that each member have notice at least 3 days in advance,
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Attendance. A member shall be dropped for excess absences from the team if s/he or their
alternate has three unexcused absences from meetings. In a year, a member may be removed
for other reasons by a three-fourths vote of the remaining members.
officersr i . No officers will be needed for this Consortium. The meetings will be
facilitated, and minutes taken, by the CHIP staff.
A E N IE) E IN III"'S
These Bylaws maybe be amended when necessary by a 75% majority of Consortium members.
Proposed amendments must be submitted to the team members at least 10 days prior to the
meeting and to be sent out with regular announcements.
These Bylaws were approved by the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) on August 8th, 2019.
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