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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Jackson Physician Search, LLC for recruitment and placement of physician services, extending the agreement for an additional one (1) year (October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024) for a revised full term of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024, with an increase of $200,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $300,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Jackson Physician Search, LLC for recruitment and placement of physician services, extending the agreement for an additional one (1) year (October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024) for a revised full term of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024, with an increase of $200,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $300,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Jackson Physician Search is a national organization that specializes in permanent recruitment of physician and advanced practice professionals. NMC utilizes their services to recruit qualified physicians to fill vacancies in multiple medical specialties necessary for the successful operation of the hospital. NMC wishes to amend its existing agreement with Jackson Physician Search so that they can continue to provide the same services without interruption.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 1 as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. This Amendment No. 1 has also been reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees Executive Committee on September 8, 2023.
FINANCING:
The cost for this Amendment No. 1 is $200,000 which is included in the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget. Amounts for the remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement are required for Level II Trauma Centers and provide NMC with the additional support it needs in order to deliver reliable and high-quality patient care which improves the health and quality of life for patients and their families.
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Prepared by: Jeanne-Ann Balza, Director of Physician Services, 783-2506
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
Attachments:
Jackson Physician Search, LLC No. 1
Jackson Physician Search, LLC Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board