To: County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Department of Health Services
Staff Name and Phone Number: Tina Rivera, 565-4774
Vote Requirement: Informational Only
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Title:
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COVID-19 Response Point-In-Time Feedback Report
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
Receive an update on the COVID-19 Response Point-In-Time Feedback Report.
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Executive Summary:
In June 2021, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors requested a to-date review of the County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With particular interest in hearing about the County’s preparedness, response to changing conditions, and equity, the Board tasked the Department of Health Services (DHS) with developing a report of the response through fiscal year 2020-2021.
Additional feedback is being incorporated into the Point-In-Time report the week of July 19th. The final report will be attached to this Board Item and uploaded into the Agenda Database on Wednesday July 21st.
Discussion:
The pandemic has asked for great sacrifice and placed great burden on our community including those in residential care facilities, essential workers, school-age children, health care workers, and families in need of childcare. As of July 7th 2021, 318 Sonoma County residents have lost their lives to COVID-19, and countless others have lost family members across the state, country, and globe. Over 31,000 residents contracted the virus (6% of the population), and over 1,400 residents required hospitalization.
COVID-19 has not affected the community equally. Over the course of the pandemic to date, the Latinx community has made up 63% of all cases, despite making up just 27% of the County’s overall population. In cases per 100,000, the highest rates were all among communities of color.
This report aims to shed light on how well the County has done in responding to the virus and supporting the community in following health and safety guidance. It is not meant to be a comprehensive assessment, and the feedback included here is limited and not inclusive of all partners or community groups.
The report pursues the following outline:
1. Overview of the Response:
a. Preparedness
b. Adaptability
c. Serving those most impacted
2. A Deeper Look-Key Components of the Response:
a. Equity in the Response-Feedback from the Latinx Health Workgroup
b. Health Care System Collaboration
c. Ordinances and Policies
d. Code Enforcement
e. Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
f. Non-Congregate Shelters
g. COVID-19 Urgent Response and Aid (CURA)
3. Additional Recommendations
a. Community best practices
b. Future Considerations
4. Department Operation Center (DOC) Operations: Key Highlights from the Intra-Action Review
5. Appendices
a. Survey Respondent Demographics
b. ERAP Financial Details
Prior Board Actions:
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Fiscal Summary
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Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
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Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Covid-19 Point in Time Feedback Report
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
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