Title
a. Authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to sign a Professional Services Agreement with CEP America-AUC, PC, for physician and allied health professional services for a total contract amount not to exceed $925,600 for the term April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2019; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments where the amendments do not exceed 10% of the total contract amount ($92,560) and do not significantly change the scope of work.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to sign a Professional Services Agreement with CEP America-AUC, PC, for physician and allied health professional services for a total contract amount not to exceed $925,600 for the term April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2019; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments where the amendments do not exceed 10% of the total contract amount ($92,560) and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department Clinic Services Bureau (Clinic Services) operates nine community clinic sites designated as Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes. Under the direction of the County and governance of the Community Health Center Board, the clinics provide preventative, primary, and specialty medical care services. Physicians and allied health professionals (Providers) are needed to extend clinic operation hours (evenings and weekends) due to the need to increase patient access for vital clinic services. Clinic Services, like many health centers and hospitals around the Country, is struggling to meet the patient demand for services due to the increased number of patients requiring services. Many of Clinic Services patients work or attend school, so the weekend and evening hours will accommodate their schedules and prevent them from missing paid work or classroom hours.
CEP America (CEP) has 40 years of experience in providing medical services to health centers and hospitals, including Natividad Medical Center. Approval of the recommended action will allow CEP Providers to provide medical services in clinic about 24-40 hours a week. This will help bridge the gap in patient care access.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2011-2015 Strategic Plan initiatives: 2) Enhance community health and safety by emphasizing prevention; and 3) Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one or more of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 7) Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable; and 8) Assure competent public and personal health care workforce.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved the Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
Sufficient appropriations are available in FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget and FY 2017-18 Proposed Budget of Clinic Services Bureau, Health Department (4000-HEA007). The Agreement is funded by revenues from Medi-Cal and Medicare. There is no financial impact to the General Fund resulting from approval of this Agreement.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
×Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Sheena Morales, Management Analyst, 796-1393
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
This Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board