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a. Approve the execution by the County Counsel of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-16394 with Garrett Law LLP for the provision of webinar training services for Health Department staff on patient confidentiality and related compliance, extending the term an additional year for a new term of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, and increasing the total Agreement amount by $100,000 for a new total Agreement amount of $200,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the County Counsel to execute up to two future Amendments that do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original Agreement amount, and does not significantly alter the scope of services, for a maximum Agreement amount of $210,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the execution by the County Counsel of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-16394 with Garrett Law LLP for the provision of webinar training services for Health Department staff on patient confidentiality and related compliance, extending the term an additional year for a new term of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, and increasing the total Agreement amount by $100,000 for a new total Agreement amount of $200,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the County Counsel to execute up to two future Amendments that do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original Agreement amount, and does not significantly alter the scope of services, for a maximum Agreement amount of $210,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey, Health Department (CMHD) requires specialized assistance with web-based training programs regarding health data systems and compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws for our administrative and clinical staff.
Garrett Law LLP provides training services on a variety of medical/legal topics, including mandated reporting, patients’ rights, ethics, electronics records, policy development in connection with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountabi...
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