SY2010 1st Amendment 06/16/2010
DANNY 1,. KOLHA GE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DA TE:
August 20, 2010
TO:
Sheryl Graham, Director
Social Services
Pamela G. Hanc(($ C.
FROM:
At th~~ June 16, 2010, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted
approval and authorized execution of the following:
J Continuation of a contract between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and
Hospice of tIle Florida Keys, Inc. d/b/a Visiting Nurse Association, to provide direct in-home
services for the elderly and disabled as provided under grants to Monroe County from the
Alliance for }\ging (e.g., ADI, CCE, & OAA) and the Department of Children and Families (e.g.,
CCDA).
Amen.dment 001 to the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Contract (7/1/09-6/30/10)
between Morrroe County Board of County Commissioners (Social Services/In-Home Services)
and Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc. d/b/a Visiting Nurse Association.
Enclosed are two duplicate originals of each of the above-mentioned for your handling.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
cc: Coun1y Attorney
Finance
File I
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
CONTRACT - FY: 7-1-09 TO 6-30-10
AMENDMENT #001
THIS AMENDMENT, entered into between the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (Social Services/In-Home Services Program) and Visiting Nurse Association
(VNA), hereinafter referred to as the "contractor" amends the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
contract for FY: 7-1-09 to 6-30-10.
Support to the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
a. The contractor shall comply with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29
U.S.C. 794, as implemented by 45 C.F.R. Part 84 (hereinafter referred to as Section 504)
and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12131, as implemented by 28
C.F.R. Part 35 (hereinafter referred to as ADA).
b. The contractor shall ifit employs 15 or more employees, designate a Single-Point-of-
Contact (one per firm) to ensure effective communication with deaf or hard-of hearing
clients or companions and/or caregivers in accordance with Section 504 and the ADA.
The name and contact information for the contractor's Single-Point-of-Contact shall be
furnished to Monroe County within 14 calendar days of the effective date of this
requirement.
c. The Single-Point-of-Contract shall ensure that employees are aware of the requirements,
roles & responsibilities, and contact points associated compliance with Section 504 and
the ADA. Further, employees of the contractor shall attest in writing that they are
familiar with the requirement of Section 504 and the ADA. This attestation shall be
maintained in the employee's personnel file.
d. The contractor's Single-Point-of-Contract will ensure that conspicuous Notices which
provide information about the availability of appropriate auxiliary aids and services at no-
cost to the deaf or hard-of-hearing clients or companions and/or caregivers are posted
near where people enter or are admitted within the agent locations. Such Notices must be
posted immediately, but not later than June 30, 2010. The approved Notice can be
downloaded through the Internet at:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ad m in/ig/ civ ilrigh ts.sh tm l.
e. The contractor shall document the customer's or companion and/or caregiver's preferred
method of communication and any requested auxiliary aids/services provided in the
client's record. Documentation, with supporting justification, must also be made if any
request was not honored. The contractor shall submit Compliance Reports monthly, not
later than the 10th day of each month, to the Monroe County In-Home Services
Coordinator.
This amendment shall begin on June 16. 2010 or the date on which the amendment has been
signed by both parties, whichever is earlier.
All provisions in the contract and any attachments thereto in conflict with this amendment shall
be and are hereby changed to conform with this amendment.
All provisions not in conflict with this amendment are still in effect and are to be performed at
the level specified in the contract.
This amendment and all its attachments are hereby made a part of the contract.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this two (2) page amendment to be
executed by their officials there unto duly authorized.
PROVIDER:
MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACTOR:
VISITING NURSE
ASSOCIATION
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