SUBSTITUTE                                                                                                             ADOPTED - JUNE 9, 2009

Agenda Item No. 22

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF A

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

RESOLUTION #09-174

WHEREAS, the Health Department is committed to assuring delivery of effective and efficient services to the community; and

WHEREAS, the Health Department initiated a successful Quality Improvement pilot project in May, 2008 with funds from (NACCHO) National Association of County City Health Officials; and

WHEREAS, the pilot project positioned the Health Department to implement a work redesign and quality improvement initiative; and

WHEREAS, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded a competitive grant to the Health Department to evaluate the impact of quality improvement through a Communities of Practice approach; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the grant award.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes acceptance of a $158,715 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the grant period will be from June 15, 2009 through June 14, 2011.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Special Part-Time Temporary Position fully supported by grant funds and devoted to grant activities be created in the Health Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract for up to $11,500.00 is authorized with Dr. Etienne Wenger to serve as primary consultant on the project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract for up to $26,500.00 is authorized with Michigan State University for the services of Dr. Jodi Holtrop who will lead the evaluation of the quality improvement initiative.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller/Administrator is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2009 Budget in order to implement this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any grant award documents and subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Tennis, Davis, McGrain, Schor, Dougan, Vickers

         Nays:  None       Absent:  None         Approved 6/1/09

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Tennis, Davis, Dougan

      Nays:  None        Absent:  None       Approved 6/3/09