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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 9, 2004
Action Age
Item No.
SUBJECT: Contract with Hillsborough Medical for Jail Medical Services
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Contract -Hillsborough Medical
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass, ext. 2923
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To approve the medical health care contract for inmate medical services at the jail
facility for fiscal year July 1, 2004 thru June 30, 2005.
BACKGROUND: The Orange County Jail is responsible for providing 24-hour emergency
medical care services for all inmates housed in the facility. Dr. Philip Singer and his staff at
Hillsborough Medical Group will provide on-site medical services as necessary and provide
telephone consultation 24 hours per day seven days per week.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Sheriffs Office will reimburse Hillsborough Medical Group at the
rate of $4,500 per month for medical services.
Hillsborough Medical Group agrees to maintain professional liability insurance.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approved the medical
services contract and authorize the Chair to sign the contract subject to final review by staff and
the County Attorney.
Agreement between
Hillsborough Medical Group, PA
And Orange County Sheriffs Office
Whereas the Orange County Sheriffs Office has need for provision of medical services
for the j ail;
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.
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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 the Orange County Sheriff s Office for service rendered in accordance
with this agreement.
Orange County Sheriffs Office 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 $4,500.00 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, 2004 until June 31, 2005.
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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
independent 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 Government and the
Orange County Sheriffs Office 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 maybe 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 7days 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 Sheriff's Office should be mailed to:
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
In witness whereof, Hillsborough Medical Group, PA and Orange County Sheriffs Office
have executed this agreement in duplicate originals, one of which is retained by each of
the parties.
Philip Singer, MD, President, Hillsborough Medical Group, PA Date
Albert L. Pendergrass, Sheriff of Orange County Date
Barry Jacobs, Chair, Orange County Board of Commissioners Date
"This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act".
Kenneth T. Chavious, Orange County Finance Director Date