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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with J. Anthony Shaheen, M.D., Inc. to provide urology services, extending the term by twenty-four months (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2025 and adding $300,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $400,000 in the aggregate; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (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, do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $410,000.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with J. Anthony Shaheen, M.D., Inc. to provide urology services, extending the term by twenty-four months (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2025 and adding $300,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $400,000 in the aggregate; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (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, do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $410,000.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
NMC must arrange for the professional consultation and treatment for patients who present to the emergency department and hospitalized patients in need of medical care or treatment in urology. NMC to amend its agreement with J. Anthony Shaheen, M.D., Inc., so that Dr. Shaheen, a board-certified urologist, can continue to provide the vital call coverage without interruption. 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 Amendment as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Amendment as to fiscal provisions. The Amendment has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad’s Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
The cost to this Amendment is $300,000. The total not to exceed amount of this Agreement is $400,000 for the period October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2025. $100,000 is included the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Adopted Budget. The actual cost is dependent upon Dr. Shaheen’s participation in the call schedule. The remaining balance will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement are required for a Level II Trauma Center and provide Natividad with the additional support it needs to provide reliable and high-quality patient care which improves the health and quality of life for Monterey County residents and their families.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
__Economic Development
__Administration
_X_Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Jeanne-Ann Balza, Director of Physician Services, 783.2506
Approved by: Dr. Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783.2551
Attachments:
First Amendment
Agreement