Alameda County HCSA-OHCC Master Contract Amnd 1 20230630

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Master Contract No. 902012 Procurement Contract No. 24823 Additional Requirements: Contractor agrees that only the following reasons, adapted from the Alameda County Shelter Standards Section A.36, may be used as a basis for discharge from the shelter. Only the following reasons may be used as a basis for discharge from a shelter facility: • Possession of a weapon at the facility • Possession of illegal drugs on premises. If alcohol or drugs are found, participant should be given the opportunity to dispose of the prohibited substance or leave the shelter for that night if they do not wish to dispose of the prohibited substance. A violation of this policy cannot be a reason for discharge unless the violation compromises the health or safety of other participants or staff, or repeatedly interferes with the rights of other participants to peaceful enjoyment of the facility. • Assault or other violent behavior • Theft • Destruction of property • Restraining order precludes continued residence • Participant behavior endangers health or safety of participants or staff • Repeated interference with the rights of other participants to peaceful enjoyment of the facility. • Presence of infectious disease that significantly increases the risk of harm to other participants. Note that participants with lice or scabies or exhibiting symptoms of TB should be allowed to stay in shelter and sent to a health care provider for treatment as soon as possible. Precautions should be taken to avoid spreading as feasible. Noncompliance with treatment or containment measures that endangers other participants may be cause for discharge. • Participant requires care and supervision to manage their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, selecting proper attire, grooming, maintaining continence, putting on clothes, bathing, walking and transferring) without appropriate supports available on -site. Individuals discharged due to care and supervision needs cannot be discharged to the streets. • Participants may be discharged for refusing to work towards a housing plan and/or refusing multiple housing opportunities; however, evidence must be present that shelter and respite staff actively attempted to engage the participants in services designed to support an exit to stable permanent housing with consideration given to each participants barriers to engagement. Contractor may not impose arbitrary lengths of stay for participants who are otherwise compliant with these protocols. Any discharge for a violation of these protocols must be fully documented (for example, in agency case notes) and made available to County, upon request. Participants who are discharged shall be afforded the opportunity to file a grievance. Contractor agrees to establish a grievance policy for the shelter and respite programs that shall comply with any Alameda County Coordinated Entry System grievance policy guidelines. While participants may be encouraged to get a TB test, lack of a test cannot be used as a reason for discharge. If a participant exhibits symptoms of TB and does not comply with testing and treatment recommendations, the participant may be discharged to protect the health and safety of other participants and staff. Certification/Licensure/ Confidentiality • Contractor will maintain all required licenses and special permits issued by federal, state, and local agencies related to the services it provides. • Contractor shall conform to all federal and state laws relating to confidentiality of patients' medical information, including but not limited to HIPAA and HITECH when applicable. Exhibit Al Page 9 of 11