Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Olympia and Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging on Behalf of Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (CARES) for Post-Hospitalization Supportive Care Benefits
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement with Olympia and Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging on behalf of Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (CARES) for post-hospitalization supportive care benefits.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement with Olympia and Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging on behalf of CARES for post-hospitalization supportive care benefits.
Staff Contact:
Matt Morris, Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Fire Department has developed a Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (CARES) program designed to serve the most vulnerable populations after the use of 911 Emergency Services. This program focuses on areas of social well-being, physical health, housing concerns, chronic illness and overall safety of people. CARES bridges the gap between emergency services and supportive care through client-centered treatment planning and community partnerships. Clients receive sustainable tools and connection to culturally competent social service and mental health professionals, community resources and health care providers available to provide long-term services and supports.
Partnership with the Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging allows CARES to extend our reach, working directly with hospitals in Olympia. Proactive efforts steering people toward supportive services allow for more holistic care, in addition to reducing 911 calls for non-acute care. By bringing awareness to available services and social supports, the expenditures for the Fire Depar...
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