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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-14931) with The Center for Case Management for interim leadership, consulting, and subject matter expert services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (August 18, 2025 through August 17, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of August 18, 2020 through August 17, 2026, and adding $100,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000.
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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. 3 to the agreement (A-14931) with The Center for Case Management for interim leadership, consulting, and subject matter expert services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (August 18, 2025 through August 17, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of August 18, 2020 through August 17, 2026, and adding $100,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Center for Case Management provides leaders and experts in the industry of hospital utilization management and social services. Case Management is essential in the improvement of hospital performance from reduction of readmission risks, reduction of denied and avoidable days, to the improvement of patient outcomes through coordination of care. Utilization review, risk management, and quality assurance are key functions that require unique skills, experience, and expertise.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment No. 3 as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 3 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on April 12, 2024.
FINANCING:
The cost for this amendment No. 3 is $100,000 of which $50,000 is included in the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget. Amounts for the remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate. Funding will be provided from NMC’s Enterprise Fund 451-9600-6609.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement provide efficient management of hospital’s resources and improve patient outcomes through coordination of care within the community.
__ Economic Development
X Administration
X Health and Human Services
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Craig Walls, Chief Medical Officer, 783-2521
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments:
The Center for Case Management Amendment 3
The Center for Case Management Renewal and Amendment 2
The Center for Case Management Amendment 1
The Center for Case Management Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board