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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Allen Radner MD to provide infectious disease physician services for an amount not to exceed $185,400 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($18,540) of the original contract amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Allen Radner MD to provide infectious disease physician services for an amount not to exceed $185,400 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($18,540) of the original contract amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC must arrange for the care and treatment of hospitalized patients and patients who present to the emergency department in need of medical care in the area of infectious disease as well as the NMC Immunology Division Outpatient (NIDO) Clinic, a comprehensive primary care clinic serving adults with HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, and more. NMC wishes to enter into this agreement with Dr. Radner, a board certified infectious disease physician, to provide 24/7 call coverage; specialty services to NIDO clinic patients and oversight to the infection control department practices and policies. NMC has obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the payment terms of this Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to fiscal provisions. The Agreement has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and Board of Trustees on June 7, 2019.
FINANCING:
The cost of this Agreement is $185,400 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021. $92,700 is included the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Recommended Budget. The remaining balance will be budget in subsequent fiscal years. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement provide NMC with the additional support it needs in order to provide 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, Management Analyst, 783.2506
Approved by: Gary Gray D.O., Chief Executive Officer, 783.2553
Attachments: Agreement
Attachments on file at the Clerk of the Board