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COUNTY OF ORANGE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS
AND
ORANGE COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA
THIS AGREEMENT, made effective this 1 st day of July, 1997, by and between
Orange County (hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY) and The University of North
Carolina Hospitals (hereinafter referred to as the HOSPITAL).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the HOSPITAL has agreed to pay certain compensation for said
service and the parties desire to execute this Agreement to delineate their understanding of
their agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. The COUNTY agrees to make available to the HOSPITAL the services of one
Social Worker I, one day (8 hours) per week at the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology Clinic.
2. The HOSPITAL agrees to reimburse the COUNTY within 15 days of receipt of
monthly billings for the salary and benefits involved in maintaining one Social Worker I at
the HOSPITAL. The HOSPITAL also agrees to reimburse the COUNTY for 2 percent of
the salary and benefits of a full-time supervisor. Salary and benefits for the Social Worker
I and the supervisor include: base salary under State Personnel Regulations; FICA taxes,
county government retirement, paid vacation, sick leave, or other leave under approved
county plan, paid holidays as observed by county; paid petty leave of 14 hours per year;
necessary travel, and per diem for job related activities.
3. Other supportive expenses provided by the HOSPITAL include: office space;
parking space; office equipment; clerical support; and telephone service as required to
adequately support the services provided by this Agreement. The HOSPITAL also agrees
to pay a processing fee of$2.00 for each"out of Orange County" case presented.
4. The Social Worker I shall receive, process, and certify or deny applications for
financial assistance under programs administered by OCDSS and originating in the
HOSPITAL OB/GYN Clinic. This worker shall be assisted by the HOSPITAL staff in
obtaining needed information on active cases eligible under the Department of Social
Services Programs. Assignment of work to this Social Worker I will be the responsibility
of a designated HOSPITAL staff member.
5. The Social Worker I shall work cooperatively with the HOSPITAL staff and
the social work staff of any county Department of Social Services to make appropriate
referrals of patients and family members with problems not related to eligibility
determinations.
6. As an employee of Orange County, the Social Worker I shall be directly
supervised by and accountable to the Orange County Department of Social Services. Due
to the nature of this Agreement and the working relationship with the HOSPITAL, it is
necessary that close contact be kept with the HOSPITAL administration and certain
members of the HOSPITAL medical staff. In recognition of this factor, the Director of
Fiscal Services of the HOSPITAL shall name a staff member to act as liaison between the
Social Worker I, the departments of the HOSPITAL, and other staff personnel. Changes
in duties and/or basis of financial participation may be made after prior written approval
and agreement between the HOSPITAL, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
and the COUNTY. Any changes in this Agreement to add personnel will require the
approval of the Orange County Board of Social Services and County Commissioners.
7. This Agreement shall be for the term July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.
8. It is the intention of the parties that this Agreement be reviewed annually, as
near July 1 st each year as possible, and may be terminated by either party upon 60 days
written notice but preferably at the beginning of each fiscal year.
9. For the purpose of notice, the respective parties shall be served by certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the COUNTY or the HOSPITAL at
the addresses listed below:
Orange County
c/o Orange County Director of Social Services
P.O. Box 8181 -
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
The University of North Carolina Hospitals
c/o Executive Director
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
10. 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
signed by their duly authorized officials.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Chair, Orange County Board of Commissioners
Date: G — Z7-- 97
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE UNI�VKSITY OF N CAROLINA HOSPITALS
Eric B. Munson
Executive DXy7
Date:
ATTEST-
Clerk of the.0fange County Board dCommissioners
This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Kenneth Chavious
Orange County Finance Officer
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