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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-14390) with Allen Radner, M.D.to provide infectious disease physician services, extending the term by twelve months (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) for revised term July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022, and adding $92,700 for a revised not to exceed amount of $278,100 in the aggregate; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad 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:
c. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-14390) with Allen Radner, M.D.to provide infectious disease physician services, extending the term by twelve months (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) for revised term July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022, and adding $92,700 for a revised not to exceed amount of $278,100 in the aggregate; and
d. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad 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:
Natividad 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, such as tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, and more. Natividad wishes to amend the 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. Natividad 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 amendment as to legal form. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this amendment as to fiscal provisions. The agreement has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad’s Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
The cost of this amendment is $97,700. The total not to exceed amount of this agreement is $278,100 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 (36 months). $92,700 is included the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Recommended Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement provide Natividad 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, Director of Physician Services, 783.2506
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, M.D., Interim Chief Executive Officer, 783.2553
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First Amendment
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