Title
Consideration of County Health Council's Proposed Process for Development of the Comprehensive Health Plan
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the Los Alamos County Health Councils process for the development of the Comprehensive Health Plan.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The Comprehensive Health Plan processes has been approved by the Los Alamos County Health Council.
Body
The Health Council, pursuant to its responsibility, detailed in Resolution 19-28, previously authorized development of a Los Alamos County Comprehensive Health Plan to be adopted by the Health Council and submitted to the County Council for approval.
The purpose of this presentation to County Council is to seek approval of the process and allow for input and guidance from Council as to what should be included in the Comprehensive Health Plan.
The Comprehensive Health Plan will meet the following requirements:
• NM Senate Memorial44 and HB137 requires County Health Councils develop health plans that monitor health and health care, advise on policies that affect health care, facilitate communication and identify resources to improve health
• The enabling legislation creating the Los Alamos County Health Council mandates a Comprehensive Health Plan. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 19-28
• NM Department of Health performance Contract and County Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 requires progress on a County Comprehensive Health Plan
• Kellogg Foundation grant to NM administered by the NM Alliance of County Health Councils requires work on County health planning and needs.
Attachments
A - Comprehensive Health Plan Powerpoint Presentation