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Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (MYA703) with The Abaris Group for Phase II of Level II Trauma Center Designation Preparation Services at NMC, extending the Agreement to June 30, 2014 and adding $191,450 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $291,450 in the aggregate.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (MYA703) with The Abaris Group for Phase II of Level II Trauma Center Designation Preparation Services at NMC, extending the Agreement to June 30, 2014 and adding $191,450 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $291,450 in the aggregate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Abaris Group is an Emergency Medicine Healthcare Consulting Firm specializing in trauma planning, development and financial analysis services. On November 1, 2012, NMC entered into an Agreement with The Abaris Group to complete an assessment of NMC's potential of becoming a Level II trauma center. Phase I, of the assessment is complete and NMC now has a readiness assessment and a financial model specific to the development of a Level II Trauma Center. The original Agreement did not include the cost of Phase II, which is to assist with the implementation and preparation of a trauma proposal. Phase two goals will include; the development and implementation of trauma care protocols, staffing model development, committee structure, mock surveys, and the necessary technical assistance for writing Natividad Medical Center's proposal. NMC wishes to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement in order proceed with Phase II.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 1 as to legal form and risk provisions. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 1 as to fiscal provisions. The Amendment No. 1 has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad Medical Center's Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
The cost for this Amendment No. 1 is $191,450. $100,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Adopted Budget. $91,450 is included in the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Recommended Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Prepared by: Gary Gray, Chief Medical Officer,
Approved by: Harry Weis, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments: Amendment No. 1, Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk to the Boards Office