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a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Arc Advisors, LLC for interim professional compliance services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $200,000 with an agreement term February 14, 2022 through February 13, 2023.
b. Approve the NMC Interim Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard insurance, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Arc Advisors, LLC for interim professional compliance services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $200,000 with an agreement term February 14, 2022 through February 13, 2023.
b. Approve the NMC Interim Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard insurance, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Healthcare compliance is the continuous process of abiding by legal, ethical, and professional standards applicable to a healthcare organization. Healthcare compliance requires the effective development of processes, policies, and procedures to define appropriate conduct, educate staff, and monitor adherence to these guidelines. Healthcare compliance encompasses many areas including patient care, reimbursement, billing, managed care, OSHA, and HIPAA privacy and security.
In preparation of the current NMC compliance officer's retirement, this firm is being retained to provide interim hospital compliance services until NMC is able to identify and hire a replacement employee.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions.
FINANCING:
The cost for this agreement i...
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