HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 S Health Dept & UNC Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the school of Medicine STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
AND
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
For Its Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology In The School of Medicine
AND
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS
THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this the 1 st day of July, 1996 by and between The University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,hereinafter referred to as"The University,"for its Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology in the School of Medicine;The University of North Carolina Hospitals hereinafter referred to as"UNC
Hospitals";and the Orange County Health Department,hereinafter referred to as the"OCHD".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,OCHD desires to contract with The University and UNC Hospitals for obstetrical and
gynecological professional services to improve obstetrical care,patient understanding and satisfaction,as well as
enhance the communication between the care providers in the Orange County Health Department and the UNC
Hospitals and The University's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology;and
WHEREAS,UNC Hospitals and The University's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology desires to
provide these services for OCHD;
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the following mutual promises,covenants,
and conditions,OCHD,UNC Hospitals and The University agree as follows:
A. A third year resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology will be assigned for a minimum period of ten weeks
to the Hillsborough Clinic every Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m.extending to 4:30 p.m. An exception to this time
schedule is the 3rd Thursday of each month when the resident will begin at 1:30 p.m.and conclude at 5:00 p.m.
The assigned resident shall notify the clinic manager no later than 1:00 p.m.of a change in the expected arrival time
in clinic. The resident's function will be:
1. To provide normal prenatal care.
2. To provide obstetrics and gynecological consultation regarding patients referred by the nurse
practitioner.
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Agreement Between
Orange County Health Department and
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and
The University of North Carolina Hospitals
3. To assist in the dispensing of prenatal medications.
4. To consult with the senior attending at UNC Hospitals about patient referrals and high risk patients.
5. To attend the post clinic conference.
All care rendered will be appropriately documented in writing.
B. UNC Hospitals and The University's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology proposes to contract
for 50 clinics per year(there being no clinic during Thanksgiving week and allowance being made for one
additional week relative to an agreed upon holiday). Each clinic will require 3 1/2 hours of resident time and 3/4
hour travel time. The cost per hour is$40.00. For fifty(50)clinics the total cost per year would be$8,500.00.
University will bill OCHD monthly and OCHD will pay the University within 30 days of receipt of University's
invoice.
C. The University will be responsible for the negligence of its employees and agents to the extent of the
North Carolina Tort Claims Act. Further,The University,in consultation as to amount with the OCHD,will provide
adequate professional liability insurance for the University's students and personnel,who provide the services
described in the agreement. The insurance limits will be stated in a Certificate of Insurance or other written
evidence of insurance submitted at the time the contract is commenced.
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yVfcl� D. This Agreement shall run for a period of one(1)year from the 1st day of July, 1996 to theXh day of
Jam, 1997 and shall be renewed from year to year thereafter upon written notice executed by both parties.
E. This Agreement or its renewals may be terminated at any time without penalty by either party provided
that written notice of such termination is furnished to the other party at least 90 days prior to termination. In the
event of such termination any payment due shall be prorated to the date of termination.
F. It is the intent and purposes of UNC Hospitals and The University to send a senior resident;however,
due to circumstances beyond our control,it may be that a resident other than 3rd year may necessarily attend the
clinic.
G. OCHD,UNC Hospitals and The University hereby agree that,in their educational and/or employment
practices,said contracting party will comply with such non-discrimination laws as may be applicable to them in the
performance of this contract.
H. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and shall not be altered,amended or
modified,except by an agreement in writing executed by the duly authorized officials of both parties.
I. The laws of North Carolina shall govern the validity and interpretation of the provisions,terms and
conditions of the Agreement.
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Agreement Between
Orange County Health Department and
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and
The University of North Carolina Hospitals
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have hereunto signed this Agreement in their official capacities on
the day and year listed below.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ORANGE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
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Daniel B.Reimer,Director Wayne Vones,Vice CAAcellor
Business and Finance
Date: Date: 71-v" h c
"This instrument has been pre-audited in FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY
the manner required by the Local Government OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS
Budget and Fiscal Control Act."
Director,Orange County Finance Eric B.Munson,Executive Director
Date: Date:
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Chairman,Board of Commissioners
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