BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAINING SERVICES

The County of Orange has contracted with Western Youth Services to provide behavioral health training services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. The contract has a total amount not to exceed $1,835,174, with $917,587 allocated for each of the two periods. The contractor will provide services to individuals residing or working in Orange County. The contract includes provisions for compliance with federal and state healthcare program regulations, confidentiality, and security of protected health information. Some key points of the contract include: • The contractor must comply with the County's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. • The contractor must screen all employees and subcontractors against the General Services Administration's Excluded Parties List System and other lists to ensure they are not ineligible persons. • The contractor must maintain the confidentiality of all records, including billings and audio/video recordings. • The contractor must implement reasonable safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of protected health information. • The contractor must cooperate with the County to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.