Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/7/2022
Item Status: New
From: Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner
Submitted by: Brandy Byrd, Coroner Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
National Network of Public Health Institutes - Grant Application for Implementation of New Case Management System for Baldwin County Coroner’s Office
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Authorize the Baldwin County Coroner’s Office to submit a grant application to the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) for the implementation of a new case management system in the amount of $20,000.00; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute the grant application and any other documents related to the application.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Office of the Coroner is requesting a grant through the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) for the implementation of a new case management system which will reduce our office supply cost and increase our ability to share information between County and State agencies, such as ADPH. In addition, the implementation of this case management system will help create many streamlined efficiencies concerning, but not limited to, office workflow, reporting of cases by other police agencies and ER departments, allowing supervisor oversight in real time and proper assignment of resources for various types of responses. Ultimately, with better workflow, response strategy and timely case completion, families of the decedent will benefit from an improved timeline supporting accurate determination of cause and manner of death. The County will benefit with cost savings due to improved efficiencies and reduced supply needs. This grant would offset cost of an ongoing report platform project and allow for necessary upgrades to office workflow.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Grant in the amount of $20,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: Revenue
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: Deadline for submittal is June 15, 2022
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Baldwin County Coroner’s Staff will coordinate grant application submittal upon approval by Commission. If the grant is awarded, the funds acceptance along with any agreements and related documents will be brought back for Baldwin County Commission approval.
Cc: Ron Cink, Cian Harrison, Eva Cutsinger, Christie Davis, Katrina Taylor, Kathy McHugh
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A