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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Allen Radner MD to provide infectious disease physician services for an amount not to exceed $185,400 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for 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 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:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Allen Radner MD to provide infectious disease physician services for an amount not to exceed $185,400 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for 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 and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($18,540) of the original contract amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC 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 as well as the NMC Immunology Division Outpatient (NIDO) Clinic, a comprehensive primary care clinic serving adults with HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, and more. NMC wishes to enter into this 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. NMC has obtained an independent opinion of fair market ...
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