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Home My WebLink About07. Appv Medical Point of Dispensing MOU - Establish a MPOD side during EmergengyFROM: FIRE DEPARTMENT BY: MARK GILLASPIE, FIRE CHIEF APPROVE• OF • i) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ENABLE THE CITY TO ESTABLISH . MPOD SITE DURING PUBLIC HEALTH .:..• i • • i .•� • i L I In early 2019,City of Downey •• • -• with LosAngeles C• p - of temporaryPublic Health (DPH) to plan for a Medical Point of Dispensing (MPOD) site. MPOD sites serve as dispensing - • preventive medication or pills)distributed • the public during . public health emergency.Public MPODs may • - activated in the event of • public health emergency• • • • declaration of ical, State, and/or Federaldisaster or - •- emergencydifferent supplies and personnel requirements depending on the type of public health • preventive medicationbeing dispensed Public MPOD. During an emergency, DPH will provide guidelines for mass dispensing the preventive medications. Planning, •/ exercise were conducted in A• i'• to help prepare city staff voluntaryand city volunteers to respond to a public health emergency. The purpose of this MOU is a agreement between DPH . • City of Downey to work cooperatively. • collaboratively • mass dispense -r • - directed by DPH, in order to protect the health and welfare of public's health. APPROTETAEPOIRT OF DISPERSIVIG .OD •., i s - TO ENABLE THE CITY • ESTABLISH A MPOD SITE DURING A PUBLIC HEALTHEMERGENCY 2020 Efficiency & Adaptability Quality of • i• •'•i a Infrastructure Public Engagement a - , ATTACHMENTS L f►rC917I► Memorandum of •- Between County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and City of • This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into between the County of Los Angeles ("County") Department of Public Health ("DPH") and City of Downey (hereinafter also referred to as "City"). 25• The purpose of this MOU is a voluntary agreement between DPH and City of Downey to work cooperatively and collaboratively to mass dispense Medical Countermeasures ("MCM"), as directed by DPH, in response to a major public health emergency in Los Angeles County in order to protect the health and welfare of the public's health. Pursuant to this MOU, City of Downey would be considered by DPH to be a Public Medical Point of Dispensing ("MPOD"), meaning that City of Downey and its employees would partner with DPH to dispense life-saving MCM to the public, open to everyone with no restrictions as outlined in the DPH - City of Downey MPOD Dispensing Plan and in accordance with the terms of this Memorandum. It is understood that the parties anticipate that this MOU would be activated by DPH only in the event of a major public health emergency that is accompanied by a declaration of a local, State, and/or federal disaster or emergency. However, at the discretion of DPH, City of Downey may not be utilized as a Public MPOD at the time of the incident. In the event DPH activates this MOU, City of Downey will be notified to activate their Public MPOD site(s) as outlined in the DPH - City of Downey MPOD Dispensing Plan. This Plan is public safety sensitive and, as such, is confidential, except to the extent the Plan must be disclosed pursuant to Federal or State law, subpoena or court order as determined by the City. This MOU recognizes that City of Downey is a critical partner with the capability and interest in protecting the health of the County's population during a major public health emergency by dispensing MCM preventive medications supplied by, and in accordance with procedures promulgated and/or required by DPH. This effort will assist DPH in its efforts to provide preventive medications throughout the County. This MOU defines the policies and procedures that would be followed in the event that a major, county -wide public health emergency is declared and DPH elects to activate the pre -identified Public MPOD site(s) within the jurisdiction of City of Downey for the purposes of mass dispensing of MCM. City of Downey will provide personnel resources as outlined in the DPH - City of Downey MPOD Dispensing Plan under unified command for the duration of the operations. MOU Between DPH and City of Downey Page 1 of 7 It is understood that the City and DPH will extend their best efforts to collaboratively mass dispense MCM as contemplated by this MOU and the Plan, consistent with their respective missions and resources availability. As used in this MOU, the following terms are defined. • Medical Countermeasure MCM FDA -regulated products that may be used in the event of a potential public health emergency stemming from a terrorist attack with a biological, chemical, or radiological/nuclear material; a naturally occurring emerging disease; or a natural disaster. • Mass Dispensing,: Provision of antibiotic drugs or vaccine by public health agencies that cannot be provided solely by community clinics and hospitals, or would likely overwhelm their operations. • Public Health mer encv Any situation where, in the judgment of the County DPH's Public Health Officer ("PHO") an emergency condition exists from the introduction of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, chemical agent, non -communicable biologic agent, toxin, or radioactive agent, which threatens the health of the general public, and which requires extraordinary actions to protect the public's health. • Medical Point of Dispensing MPOD), Temporary facilities activated to mass dispense preventive medications to protect the population from the spread of disease during a public health emergency. IN The Public Readiness and mrgenc Preparedness Act of 2005 (PREP Act' Authorizes the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue a PREP Act declaration in response to a public health emergency. A PREP Act declaration provides immunity from liability for any loss caused, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from administration or use of medical countermeasures to disease, threats, and conditions determined in the Declaration to constitute a present or credible risk of a future public health emergency. It is anticipated that any public health emergency which results in the PHO determination to seek implementation of the procedures encompassed in this MOU would be preceded by the declaration of a local, State, and/or federal emergency or health emergency by either the PHO or appropriate governmental entity. The PHO, based upon his/her discretion, in order to contain the spread of contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, will request the activation of this MOU and Public MPOD(s) in order to quickly and efficiently mass dispense preventive MCM medications. ■ City of Downey, may, at its sole discretion, elect either to accept or decline a request from the PHO to activate Public MPOD(s) and mass dispense preventive MCM medications to the County's population. MOU Between DPH and City of Downey Page 2 of 7 In the event City of Downey elects to activate Public MPOD(s), all City of Downey personnel involved in the mass dispensing of preventive MCM medications in response to the request of the PHO pursuant to a declared public health emergency and an issued PREP Act declaration, may be provided the same liability immunity as all County personnel mass dispensing preventive MCM medication. - . a 0 0 0 0 • This MOU is not intended to create additional obligations on the part of City of Downey or DPH, except as explicitly detailed herein. In the event the P,60-determine MPOD(s) within the jurisdiction of City of Downey for mass dispensing preventive medications, the PHO or designated representative will contact one of the City of Downey Responsible Parties identified herein below in Paragraph 14, Designation of Responsible Parties. The communication from the PHO to City of Downey will request the activation of Public MPOD(s) for the purposes of dispensing preventive medications to the County's population as outlined in the DPH - City of Downey MPOD Dispensing Plan. This communication will also specify the approximate number of preventive medication doses available for dispensing at the City of Downey MPOD site(s). This determination is made at the sole discretion of the PHO. The allotment of MCM doses may depend upon certain factors, including but not limited to, the nature of the communicable or infectious disease present among the population, the availability of preventive medication, and the anticipated effect of the spread of the disease. mpg 40111MG1611111 111MOR NO • Securing and providing access to pre -identified Public MPOD site(s) • Opening time of the Public MPOD to public • Duration of the Public MPOD operations • Location and delivery of medications, if different from those identified in the DPH- City of Downey MPOD Dispensing Plan The name and contact information for person(s) responsible for over operations of the Public MPOD (i.e., name, title, phone number, email addres if different from those identified in the DPH-City of Downey MPOD Dispensi Plan I a Communication of regular situational status reports MOU Between DPH and City of Downey Page 3 of 7 Deployment of personnel to operate the Public MPOD site under unified command between DPH, City of Downey, and Law Enforcement 7. CitV of Downey Responsibilities In the event that City of Downey agrees to activate Public MPOD(s) for the purpose of mass dispensing preventive medication(s), City of Downey agrees to perform the following activities: Deploy sufficient City of Downey personnel to operate Public MPOD under unified command between DPH, City of Downey, and Law Enforcement as outlined in DPH-City of Downey MPOD Dispensing Plan Provide DPH with access to the pre -identified Public MPOD(s) Provide facility maintenance and support services throughout the duration of the Public MPOD operations Coordinate with DPH and Law Enforcement throughout the duration of the Public MPOD operations Mass dispense preventive medications under the supervision of DPH • Mass dispense preventive medications in accordance with procedures provided by DPH • Communicate on an hourly basis with DPH to provide situational status reports 8. Q HROp"sitilities In the event that City of Downey activates Public MPOD(s) at the request of the PHO, DPH agrees that its responsibilities include: 0 Coordinate and provide preventive MCM medications and instructions for their use 0 Provide procedures and protocols for the mass dispensing of MCM medications 0 Deliver preventive MCM medications to Public MPOD(s) a Deploy DPH and other County personnel to operate Public MPOD site under unified command as outlined in DPH-City of Downey MPO D Dispensing Plan * Mass dispense preventive medications to the general population IN Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to all personnel deployed to operate Public MPOD under unified command 9. Reimbursements for Costs Incurred MOU Between DPH and City of Downey Page 4 of 7 to charge individuals for any medications or costs related to dispensing of preventive medications that have been provided through this agreement, except as otherwise permitted by the County of Los Angeles or by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MON To ensure that MPOD Dispensing plans can be effectively carried out, DPH may request that City of Downey personnel participate in training or exercises to test the capability of City of Downey and DPH to jointly implement plans, which are performed in accordance with the California Emergency Services Act. Such training and exercises shall be scheduled in coordination with City of Downey. City of Downey agrees to make personnel available for such mutually -agreed upon training and/or exercise events, to the extent that time and resources permit. DPA agrees to assist City of Downey to train and exercise City of Downey personnel ir MPOD mass dispensing operations. City of Downey will use good faith eftorts to work with DPH to develop procedures arrd protocols to identify the number of people within the jurisdiction of City of Downey, wh4 may require special assistance during a major public health emergency. It is understood that such procedures and protocols must be consistent with all local, State, 2nd federal laws and protect their privacy. NNOM M Upon approval by both entities, this MOU shall remain in force until January 1, 2028. Either entity may terminate the MOU by providing sixty (60) calendar days prior written notice to the other. , have been designated as the any required notice, related to this 1AMOOMMIRNMI one I RM -- Kim, MCM Dispensing Manager •11 South CommonwealthAve, Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90005 • - • r • ... 111• r • .; •11 • r • - � - - 11 Los Angeles, CA 90005 • - s • /' 111• •ba• - • • _ • •• (3) Stella Fogleman, - • Emergency Preparedness an• Response Division 601 South CommonwealthAvenue, Suite 700 Los Angeles, California9001' i - • 1i gkgl0n1anAbh.I6c4qntV.gqv If to City of Downey* Jason• and Recreation Department .•- 7850 Quill Drive Downey,' 90242 Office: . 417-2233 • • i• • •. Rakdy Khlok,•- t. -• - Program .• Brookshire11111 Avenue Gilbert•- 11111 Brookshire Avenue D' 90241 Office: •• •r/: • • •q. • • Either entity may change its Designated tther entity. ' - •: • • - ' i - • • - The undersigned hereby represent and acknowledge that they are duly authorized to 6xecute this MOU on behalf of the entity for which they sign. MOU Between DPH and City of Downey Page 6 of 7 UTI e Barbara Ferrer, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.Ed. Director IM Blanca .l •..: Mayor ®ate ATTEST. City Clerk 44-tvlL�� City Attorney MOU BetweenDPH and City of Downey ..- 7 of