HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 S Sheriff- Orange County Jail Medical Plan and Hillsborough Medical ContractAgreement between
Hillsborough Medical Group, PA
And Orange County, North Carolina
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Whereas the Orange County Sheriff has need for provision of medical services to
implement the Plan for Providing Medical Care for prisoners in the Orange County Jail;
And whereas Hillsborough Medical Group, PA has the capacity, experience and interest
in providing such services;
Therefore the parties agree to the following:
Hillsborough Medical Group, PA shall:
Provide for medical supervision and routine medical care for prisoners.
Develop and implement policies and procedures addressing each of the following areas:
a. health screening of inmates upon admission;
b. handling of routine medical care;
c. handling of inmates with chronic illnesses or known communicable diseases and
conditions;
d. administration, dispensing, and control of prescription and non- prescription
medications;
e. handling emergency medical problems, including emergencies related to dental care,
chemical dependency, pregnancy, and mental health;
f. maintenance and confidentiality of medical records; and
g. privacy during medical examinations and conferences with medical personnel.
Provide onsite medical services as necessary and provide telephone consultation 24 hours
per day seven days per week.
Invoice monthly Orange County by delivering the invoice to the Orange County Sheriff s
Office for service rendered in accordance with this agreement.
Orange County shall:
The Orange County Sheriff or designee shall ensure that tasks and duties assigned to
Orange County Sheriff's staff are completed as directed by Hillsborough Medical Group,
PA's health care providers or established protocols.
Reimburse Hillsborough Medical Group, PA at the rate of $4728.00 per month for the
above medical services
Review invoice and make payment for service rendered in accordance with this
agreement.
This agreement shall be in effect from July 1, 2006 until June 30, 2007.
Hillsborough Medical Group, PA agrees to maintain professional liability insurance of
$1,000,000 each loss /$3,000,000 aggregate. It further agrees that it is operating as an
;ndependent contractor and is not eligible for any benefits available to employees,
including worker's compensation coverage.
Hillsborough Medical Group, PA agrees to hold Orange County, the Orange County
Sheriff and all deputy sheriffs and Orange County employees harmless from any and all
accidental injury or personal loss as a result of implementing the elements of this
Agreement.
Hillsborough Medical Group, PA agrees to comply with all applicable federal and State
laws related to the confidentiality of medical information. Hillsborough Medical Group,
PA is a "Hybrid Entity" as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996 and its related regulations, as amended ("HIPAA") and Hillsborough
Medical Group, PA shall, in compliance with HIPAA, "carve out" the services provided
under this contract from the covered components of its Hybrid Entity.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause with 30 days written notice.
This Agreement may be terminated with cause at any time by either party upon at least 7
days prior written notice to the other party upon default of one or more of its obligations
hereunder, unless such default is cured within 7 days of the notice of termination.
Notice to Hillsborough Medical Group, PA should be mailed to:
101 East Corbin Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278-2100
Notice to Orange County should be mailed to:
Orange County c/o Orange County Sheriff
144 East Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, N.C. 27278
In witness whereof, Hillsborough Medical Group, PA and Orange County have executed
this Agreement in duplicate originals, one of which is retained by each of the parties.
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Philip in r, I~ID, fi'res' nt, Hill~iorough Medical Group, PA ~ Date
Al rt L. Pendergrass, Sheriff ge County ate
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John range oun anager Date
"This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act".
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T. Chavious, Orange County Finance Director