HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 S Sheriff - UNC Family Practice for After-Hours Medical Coverage at Orange County Jail Agreement between
UNC Family Practice
And
Orange County Sheriffs Office in collaboration with
Orange County Health Department
Whereas the Orange County Health Department and the Orange County Sheriffs
Office are both departments within the County of Orange; and
Whereas the Orange County Health Department provides Jail Health services for
the Orange County Sheriffs Office;
And whereas the Health Department has need for the provision of after-hours
medical consultation for the jail;
And whereas UNC Family Practice is willing to provide such services;
Therefore the parties agree to the following:
UNC Family Practice shall:
• Provide medical and pharmaceutical consultation and guidance to jail
staff by telephone as requested between the hours of 4:30 PM and 7:30
AM Monday thru Friday,weekends(4:30 PM Friday through 7:30 AM
Monday), and holidays.
• Document consultation or guidance provided and make available via fax or
e-mail the next day to Jail Health staff,as requested,to assure continuity
of care.
• Invoice quarterly the Orange County Sheriffs Office for service rendered In
accordance with this agreement.
Orange County Sheriffs Office in collaboration with the Orange County Health
Department shall:
• Reimburse UNC Family Practice at the rate of$500 per month($1500 per
quarter)for the above after-hours medical consultation.
• Review Invoice and make payment for service rendered In accordance with
this agreement.
This agreement shall be In effect from July 1,2002 through June 30,2003.
UNC Family Practice agrees to maintain professional liability insurance and
responsibility for provision of all consultation and guidance provided by on-call
staff.They further agree that they are operating as Independent contractors and
are not eligible for any benefits available to employees, Including worker's
compensation coverage.
UNC Family Practice agrees to hold Orange County Government,the Orange
County Health Department, and the Orange County Sheriffs Office harmless from
any and all liability as a result of implementing the elements of this agreement.
Any party may terminate this agreement with 30 days written notice to the other
parties.
In witness whereof, UNC Family Practice,Orange County Health Department,and
Orange County Sheriffs Office have executed this agreement in triplicate
originals,one of which is retained by each of the parties.
Rosemary S comers, Health Director Date
Or nge Co ealth Department
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Lindy P ' dergrass, lWeriff Date
Oran a County Sheriff's Office
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Warren Newton, MD Date
UNC Family Practice
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Barry 'aco 4Cr Date
Orange un miss ners
"This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local
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Kenneth T.Chavious Date
Orange County Finance Director