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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Natividad Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary for volunteer management services at NMC, extending the Agreement an additional three (3) year period (September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021) a revised full term of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2021 and adding $310,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $698,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Natividad Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary for volunteer management services at NMC, extending the Agreement an additional three (3) year period (September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021) a revised full term of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2021 and adding $310,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $698,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION: PRIOR BR for reference below:
Natividad Medical Center currently has approximately 100 volunteers that provide services to assist with the overall hospital operations. These funds are used to cover costs of management oversight services and ensure appropriate allocation of volunteer resources.
All volunteers are required to complete standard education materials, evaluations and competencies, to meet The Joint Commission standards along with all state and federal regulations. Therefore, it is recommended that NMC renew the manager agreement for a period of three years.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 2 as to legal form and risk provisions, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The Amendment No. 2 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee on 6/28/18 and by its Board of Trustees on 7/13/18.
FINANCING:
The cost for this Amendment No. 2 is $310,000 over three years. $103,000 was included in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Recommended Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the Agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement provide NMC with the additional support it needs to be able to provide reliable and quality patient care which improves the health and quality of life for patients and their families
_ Economic Development
_ Administration
X Health & Human Services
_ Infrastructure
_ Public Safety
Prepared by: Janine Bouyea, HR Director, 783-2701
Approved by: Dr. Gary Gray, Interim Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
Attachments:
Natividad Volunteer Auxiliary Amendment No. 2
Natividad Volunteer Auxiliary Amendment No. 1
Natividad Volunteer Auxiliary Original Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board