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a. Approve and authorize the Emergency Medical Services Director, the Director of Health, or the Assistant Director of Health, to execute Emergency Medical Services and Air Ambulance Service Provider Agreement between the County of Monterey and Mercy Air Service, Inc. for the provision of emergency medical air ambulance services for the County of Monterey from May 16, 2017 through February 1, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Emergency Medical Services Director, the Director of Health, or the Assistant Director or Health, to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Emergency Medical Services Director, the Director of Health, or the Assistant Director or Health, to execute Emergency Medical Services and Air Ambulance Service Provider Agreement between the County of Monterey and Mercy Air Service, Inc. for the provision of emergency medical air ambulance services for the County of Monterey from May 16, 2017 through February 1, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Emergency Medical Services Director, the Director of Health, or the Assistant Director or Health, to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY:
The Health Department seeks authorization to execute Emergency Medical Services and Air Ambulance Service Provider Agreement between the County of Monterey and Mercy Air Service, Inc. for the provision of emergency medical air ambulance services.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 1797 et seq., the County of Monterey EMS Agency (County) is responsible for emergency medical services (EMS) system coordination, medical oversight, and coordination of the delivery of EMS by provider organizations in Monterey County. Furthermore, the EMS Agency is responsible for regulating Advan...
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