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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive agreement between the County of Monterey and Healing HealthCare Company, LLC for the provision of C.A.R.E Channel programming for broadcasting services for Natividad Medical Center, an amount not to exceed $10,445 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and
b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard, insurance, and limitations on liability provisions within the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive agreement between the County of Monterey and Healing HealthCare Company, LLC for the provision of C.A.R.E Channel programming for broadcasting services for Natividad Medical Center, an amount not to exceed $10,445 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and
b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard, insurance, and limitations on liability provisions within the agreement.
SUMMARY:
Natividad has secured a grant with the assistance of the Natividad Medical Center Foundation to assist in providing additional resources for patients who are in the facility when it comes to their television choices. The C.A.R.E. Channel will provide Natividad with an additional option focused on 24-hour relaxation programming that combines soothing nature imagery with calming instrumental music. This type of programming has shown to reduce anxiety, support rest and sleep, and improve the overall hospital experience for patients and families. This therapeutic environment helps mitigate stress, mask intrusive noise, and promote comfort throughout care, directly contributing to better patient well-being and a higher quality of life during medical treatment, benefiting our patients and improvi...
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