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PRHSPSC PKT 03-10-2015COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 17, 2015 ITEM #: CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A NEW MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY IN PIERCE COUNTY POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council approve the proposed Resolution in support of a new Mental Health Facility in Pierce County. COMMITTEE: PRHSPS MEETING DATE: March 10, 2015 CATEGORY: ❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing ® City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: Jeff Watson, Community Services Manager DEPT: Community Development Attachments: 1. Proposed Resolution 2. Correspondence from MultiCare and CHI Franciscan Health requesting Letters of Support Options Considered: (1) Approve the proposed resolution of support for a new mental health facility in Pierce County. (2) Do not approve the resolution. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIN: Approve the proposed resolution. MAYOR APPROVAL: L 3 �s ia�II2ECTOR APPROVAL: C tee Co Im ablate Initial/Date taj D � CHIEF OF STAFF: L.,A r Cow�}} a un Inih'ai9Date WtiaMate COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the proposed resolution to the March 17, 2015 business agenda for approval. Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the Resolution in support of a new mental health facility in Pierce County. " (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL # ❑ DENIED IST reading ❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE # REVISED — 08112/2010 RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Supporting a New Mental Health Facility in Pierce County and Endorsing the Certificate of Need filed by CHI Franciscan Health and MultiCare Health System. WHEREAS, there is a shortage of psychiatric hospital beds for both voluntary and involuntary adults patients in our region; and WHEREAS, Washington State Department of Health has identified the need for an additional inpatient psychiatric hospital in Pierce County; and WHEREAS, MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan Health want to partner to build and operate a $41 Million, 120 -bed psychiatric hospital in Tacoma, Washington, and WHEREAS, providing additional adult inpatient services will ensure those in mental health crisis receive the timely, specialized care they need; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Federal Way supports the development of a new mental health facility in Pierce County and endorses the Certificate of Need filed jointly by CHI Franciscan Health and MultiCare Health System for a 120 -bed psychiatric hospital to be located in Tacoma. Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution. Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of Resolution No. 15- Page I of 2 --Rev 1/15 -- - - scrivener /clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto. Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed. Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the Federal Way City Council. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON this 17th day of March 2015. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MAYOR, JIM FERRELL ATTEST: CITY CLERK, STEPHANIE COURTNEY, CMC APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY, AMY JO PEARSALL FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: RESOLUTION NO.: Resolution No. 15- Page 2 of 2 Rev 1115 It* 1( CHI Franciscan MultiCare M Health BetterConnected Our best care. Your best health:" February 25, 2015 Jeanne Burbidge Councilmember - _ City ofi Federal Way 33325 8th Ave. South Federal Way, Wa 98003 Dear Ms. Burbidge, MAR 02 As a community partner engaged in improving the health of our region, we ask for your support to increase access to mental health care by endorsing the Certificate of Need we jointly submitted to build a new psychiatric hospital in Pierce County. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has identified the need for additional inpatient psychiatric beds in Pierce County. Together, our two health systems are prepared to greatly alleviate this need in our community by constructing and operating a 120 -bed facility in Tacoma. As you know, MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan Health are local, not- for - profit health care organizations whose commitment and care for Tacoma - Pierce County span more than 135 years. We share the same mission to improve the health of our community. We successfully partner to provide high - quality trauma care for our region as well as the Carol Milgard Breast Center, offering screening and diagnostic breast health services. We will bring this same passion, healthcare expertise and joint financial strength to expand capacity for mental health services in Pierce County. We already provide local inpatient and outpatient mental health care. Consolidating our services and combining our resources to jointly operate the new hospital will help ensure our residents timely access to mental health evaluation and treatment, as well as efficient coordination of care to support all their health needs, close to home. Please see the enclosed fact sheet for details about our CN proposal and how you can support this critical community need. We ask for your letter of support by March 20. You may return it in the postage -paid reply envelope and we will forward it on to the Department of Health by the DOH deadline. Thank you for your consideration, and we hope we can look forward to your participation. Sincerely, Ketul Patel Incoming Chief Executive Officer CHI Franciscan Health J Robert 'Bill' Robertson Joseph 'Joe' Wilczek President and Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer MultiCare Health System CHI Franciscan Health Ketul Patel Incoming Chief Executive Officer CHI Franciscan Health J What: How to participate: MultiCare and CHI Franciscan Health filed a Certificate Write a letter in support of the new hospital. of Need (CN) with the Washington State Department - Speak from the heart. of Health on December 16, 2014 to jointly build and operate a $41 million, 120 -bed psychiatric hospital to - Include why you believe anew psychiatric be located in Tacoma. hospital is needed to serve Pierce County residents. Why: The shortage of psychiatric hospital beds for both voluntary and involuntary adult patients is extremely acute in our region. Washington State Department of Health has identified the need for additional inpatient psychiatric beds in Pierce County. Providing additional adult inpatient services will ensure those in mental health crisis receive the timely, specialized care they need. Traditionally, patients who present at area emergency rooms in need of mental health evaluation and treatment were often'boarded' until a psychiatric bed became available. This practice was deemed illegal, by the Washington State Supreme Court in August 2014, under the state's Involuntary Treatment Act. 1Ln1'iT.' "ill State review is expected to be complete by fall 2015 If approved, the new mental health hospital could begin caring for patients just over two years later. What you can do: State regulators care about your concerns. While they will review extensive data, public comments are welcome and play a large role in their decision - making process. Your voice is vital to help support the case that additional inpatient mental health services are needed in Pierce County. By sharing your experience, you help tell the story of community need. - Describe the impact that insufficient inpatient mental health capacity has had on your profession, your community or your personal life. - Share how you think increased capacity for inpatient mental health services would make a difference in your professional capacity, in your community, or for you and your family. Address your letter to: Mr. Bob Russell, Analyst; Department of Health, Certificate of Need Program, Mail Stop 47852, Olympia, WA 98504 -7852. Letters may be typed or handwritten. Please note that e -mails and faxes are not accepted. Mail your letter back to us by March 20, 2015 in the postage -paid envelope provided, please; or if you prefer, you can mail your letter directly to Mr. Russell above. If you would like additional information or help writing your letter, please contact: Budd Wagner 253 - 382 -3851 Vice President CHI Franciscan Health Marketing and Communications Jean Jackman 253 - 403 -1305 Vice President MultiCare Health System Marketing continued on bock About the proposed hospital The psychiatric hospital would be equally owned by MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan Health. CHI Franciscan and MultiCare have created an independent, not - for -profit organization to operate the new hospital. Current inpatient and outpatient mental health services provided by these systems would be consolidated in a single location. Why the CHI Franciscan /MultiCare partnership is the best solution for inpatient psychiatric care in Pierce County • MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan Health are local, not -for- profit health systems whose commitment and care for Tacoma-Pierce County span more than 135 years. They are the largest health systems in the county. • These two health systems have a rich history of providing local, comprehensive, quality health care, including inpatient and outpatient mental health services. • It is well documented that people with mental illness often have multiple health issues. MultiCare and CHI Franciscan can provide local, efficient, coordinated care for all additional services a mental health patient may need. CHI Franciscan and MultiCare are expertly positioned to meet the need of our community — mental and medical — with a holistic, integrated approach to care that can help contain costs. • CHI Franciscan and MultiCare have a history of working together to address community need. The systems successfully provide Level II trauma care through Trauma Trust, LLC (Tacoma Trauma), and mammography and other breast services close to home, regardless of ability to pay, through the Carol Milgard Breast Center. Did you know? Within urban counties in our state, Pierce County sits at the very bottom in terms of inpatient psychiatric capacity, with only 2.8 beds per 100, 000 people in our community. This compares with 14.2 statewide and 27.1 in King County. Thank you for your participation in this important process to bring a much - needed psychiatric hospital to Pierce County. "W CHI Franciscan Health Our best care. Your best health.- MultiCare M BetterConnected COUNCIL MEETING DATAMARCH 17, 2015 • ITEM #: CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A NEW MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY IN PIERCE COUNTY POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council approve the proposed Resolution in support of a new Mental Health Facility in Pierce County. COMMITTEE: PRHSPS MEETING DATE: March 10, 2015 CATEGORY: ❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing ® City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: Jeff Watson, Community Services Manager DEPT: Community Development Attachments: 1. Proposed Resolution 2. Correspondence from MultiCare and CHI Franciscan Health requesting Letters of Support Options Considered: (1) Approve the proposed resolution of support for a new mental health facility in Pierce County. (2) Do not approve the resolution. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIM: Approve the proposed resolution. MAYOR APPROVAL: L ` DI�IRECTOR APPROVAL: C mittee �/ Cou cil � Im aUDate InitiaUDate Init al/Date CHIEF OF STAFF: 1..�/ 4 i Comni der C16un6d Ini daVDate Initial/Date COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the proposed resolution to the March 17, 2015 business agenda for approval. Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the Resolution in support of a new mental health facility in Pierce County. " (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL # ❑ DENIED 1ST reading ❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE # REVISED — 08/12/2010 RESOLUTION # 0 0 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Supporting a New Mental Health Facility in Pierce County and Endorsing the Certificate of Need filed by CHI Franciscan Health and MultiCare Health System. WHEREAS, there is a shortage of psychiatric hospital beds for both voluntary and involuntary adults patients in our region; and WHEREAS, Washington State Department of Health has identified the need for an additional inpatient psychiatric hospital in Pierce County; and WHEREAS, MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan Health want to partner to build and operate a $41 Million, 120 -bed psychiatric hospital in Tacoma, Washington, and WHEREAS, providing additional adult inpatient services will ensure those in mental health crisis receive the timely, specialized care they need; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Federal Way supports the development of a new mental health facility in Pierce County and endorses the Certificate of Need filed jointly by CHI Franciscan Health and MultiCare Health System for a 120 -bed psychiatric hospital to be located in Tacoma. Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution. Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of Resolution No. 15- Page I of 2 _. - _Bev I/15--__ 0 scrivener /clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto. Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed. Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the Federal Way City Council. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON this 17'h day of March 2015. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MAYOR, JIM FERRELL ATTEST: CITY CLERK, STEPHANIE COURTNEY, CMC APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY, AMY JO PEARSALL FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: RESOLUTION NO.: Resolution No. 15- Page 2 of 2 Rev 1115 • 0 ""llii CHI Franciscan Health Our best care. Your best health.'" February 25, 2015 Jeanne Burbidge Councilmember City of Federal Way 33325 8th Ave. South Federal Way, Wa 98003 Dear Ms. Burbidge, MultiCare%i BetterConnected � r% i - MAR 0 2 2015 -- City Clerk's U�iee City of Federatttl. I As a community partner engage--' in improving the health of ask for your our region , �.� Abe support to increase access to mental health care by endorsing the Certificate of Need we jointly submitted to build a new psychiatric hospital in Pierce County. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has identified the need for additional inpatient psychiatric beds in Pierce County. Together, our two health systems are prepared to greatly alleviate this need in our community by constructing and operating a 120 -bed facility in Tacoma. As you know, MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan Health are local, not - for - profit health care organizations whose commitment and care for Tacoma - Pierce County span more than 135 years. We share the same mission to improve the health of our community. We successfully partner to provide high - quality trauma care for our region as well as the Carol Milgard Breast Center, offering screening and diagnostic breast health services. We will bring this same passion, healthcare expertise and joint financial strength to expand capacity for mental health services in Pierce County. We already provide local inpatient and outpatient mental health care. Consolidating our services and combining our resources to jointly operate the new hospital will help ensure our residents timely access to mental health evaluation and treatment, as well as efficient coordination of care to support all their health needs, close to home. Please see the enclosed fact sheet for details about our CN proposal and how you can support this critical community need. We ask for your letter of support by March 20. You may return it in the postage -paid reply envelope and we will forward it on to the Department of Health by the DOH deadline. Thank you for your consideration, and we hope we can look forward to your participation. Sincerely, // b e- A)4_9 Robert 'Bill' Robertson Joseph 'Joe' Wilczek President and Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer MultiCare Health System CHI Franciscan Health Ketul Patel Incoming Chief Executive Officer CHI Franciscan Health What: How to participate: MultiCare and CHI Franciscan Health filed a Certificate Write a letter in support of the new hospital. of Need (CN) with the Washington State Department - Speak from the heart. of Health on December 16, 2014 to jointly build and operate a $41 million, 120 -bed psychiatric hospital to - Include why you believe anew psychiatric be located in Tacoma. hospital is needed to serve Pierce County residents. Why: The shortage of psychiatric hospital beds for both voluntary and involuntary adult patients is extremely acute in our region. Washington State Department of Health has identified the need for additional inpatient psychiatric beds in Pierce County. Providing additional adult inpatient services will ensure those in mental health crisis receive the timely, specialized care they need. Traditionally, patients who present at area emergency rooms in need of mental health evaluation and treatment were often'boarded' until a psychiatric bed became available.This practice was deemed illegal, by the Washington State Supreme Court in August 2014, under the state's Involuntary Treatment Act. When: State review is expected to be complete by fall 2015 If approved, the new mental health hospital could begin caring for patients just over two years later. What you can do: State regulators care about your concerns. While they will review extensive data, public comments are welcome and play a large role in their decision - making process. Your voice is vital to help support the case that additional inpatient mental health services are needed in Pierce County. By sharing your experience, you help tell the story of community need. - Describe the impact that insufficient inpatient mental health capacity has had on your profession, your community or your personal life. - Share how you think increased capacity for inpatient mental health services would make a difference in your professional capacity, in your community, or for you and your family. Address your letter to: Mr. Bob Russell, Analyst; Department of Health, Certificate of Need Program, Mail Stop 47852, Olympia, WA 98504 -7852. Letters may be typed or handwritten. Please note that e -mails and faxes are not accepted. Mail your letter back to us by March 20, 2015 in the postage -paid envelope provided, please; or if you prefer, you can mail your letter directly to Mr. Russell above. If you would like additional information or help writing your letter, please contact: Budd Wagner 253- 382 -3851 Vice President CHI Franciscan Health Marketing and Communications Jean Jackman 253- 403 -1305 Vice President MultiCare Health System Marketing continued on back About the proposed hospital The psychiatric hospital would be equally owned by MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan Health. CHI Franciscan and MultiCare have created an independent, not - for -profit organization to operate the new hospital. Current inpatient and outpatient mental health services provided by these systems would be consolidated in a single location. Why the CHI Franciscan /MultiCare partnership is the best solution for inpatient psychiatric care in Pierce County • MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan Health are local, not -for- profit health systems whose commitment and care forTacoma- Pierce County span more than 135 years. They are the largest health systems in the county. • These two health systems have a rich history of providing local, comprehensive, quality health care, including inpatient and outpatient mental health services. • It is well documented that people with mental illness often have multiple health issues. MultiCare and CHI Franciscan can provide local, efficient, coordinated care for all additional services a mental health patient may need. CHI Franciscan and MultiCare are expertly positioned to meet the need of our community — mental and medical — with a holistic, integrated approach to care that can help contain costs. • CHI Franciscan and MultiCare have a history of working together to address community need. The systems successfully provide Level II trauma care through Trauma Trust, LLC (Tacoma Trauma), and mammography and other breast services close to home, regardless of ability to pay, through the Carol Milgard Breast Center. Did you know? Within urban counties in our state, Pierce County sits at the very bottom in terms of inpatient psychiatric capacity, with only 2.8 beds per 100,000 people in our community. This compares with 14.2 statewide and 27.1 in King County. Thank you for your participation in this important process to bring a much - needed psychiatric hospital to Pierce County. CHI Franciscan Health Our best care. Your best health." MultiCareM BetterConnected