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County Administrator's Report 13. 15.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/05/2013
Issue: Approval of Agreements with Independent Contractors
From:	Gordon Pike
Department:	Corrections
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Approval of Agreements with Independent Contractors Providing Medical Services for Inmates at the Escambia County Jail - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Agreements with independent contractors providing medical services for inmates at the Escambia County Jail:

A. Approve the following Agreements with independent contractors providing medical services for inmates at the Escambia County Jail:

1. The Agreement for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Services (ARNP) with Tammy Jernigan, ARNP;
2. The Agreement for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Services with Iris Demarcus Tatom, ARNP;
3. The Agreement for General Dental Services with Chris W. Jones, D.M.D.;
4. The Agreement for Psychiatric Services with Lawrence Edward Mobley, M.D.; and
5. The Letter of Agreement with Barbara H. Wade, M.D.; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreements.

[Funding: Fund 001, Medical, Cost Center 290402]

BACKGROUND:

Effective October 1, 2013, the County shall assume responsibility for the operation of the Escambia County Jail. As part of this transition, the County must retain the services of qualified medical providers to perform necessary treatment for inmates housed in the Jail.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding: Fund 001; Medical, Cost Center 290402

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Agreements were prepared by Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with Chapter 46, Article II of the Escambia County Code
of Ordinances.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Escambia County Jail staff will be responsible for the implementation and the coordination of these agreements.

Attachments
Agreements for Medical Services