RESOLUTION NO. 453
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LEADING AGE NEW YORK REGARDING THE ADVANCED TRAINING INITIATIVE
Introduced: 12/6/21
By Elder Care Committee and Mr. Efekoro:
WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with LeadingAge New York regarding the Advanced Training Initiative in the amount of $50,000 for the term commencing November 1, 2021 and ending October 31, 2022, and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director indicated that LeadingAge New York will provide educational programs to direct care staff on topics including infection control, dementia care, pain management, trauma informed care, and recognizing changes in resident behaviors in order for Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to qualify for Advanced Training Initiative funding through the New York State Department of Health, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with LeadingAge New York, Latham, NY 12110 regarding the Advanced Training Initiative in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the term commencing November 1, 2021 and ending October 31, 2022, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.