HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-26-1996 - VIII-M ORANGE COUNTY
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Action Agenda
Item No. /h
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 26, 1996
SUBJECT: Agreement between Orange County and University of North Carolina
Hospitals for Social Worker I
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DEPARTMENT: Social Services PUBLIC HEARING YES: NO: X
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ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marti Pryor-Cook, ext. 2802
Agreement
TELEPHONE NUMBER-
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Chapel Hill - 968-4501
Mebane - 227-2031
Durham - 688-7331
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PURPOSE:
To consider an agreement between Orange County and the University of North Carolina
Hospitals for a Social Worker I to provide referral and counseling services eight (8) hours
per week at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic.
BACKGROUND:
For several years, a Social Worker I from Orange County Department of Social Services has
been based at NCMH one day per week,providing referral and counseling services to
patients. Orange County is reimbursed 100% of the expenses involved in maintaining the
worker at the clinic, 2% of the cost of a full time social work supervisor, and a$2.00
processing fee for each"out of county" case.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
The Manager recommends approval of the Agreement for Fiscal Year 1996-97-
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS
AND
ORANGE COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this the 1 st day of July, 1996, by and
between Orange County (hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY) and the University of
North Carolina Hospitals, (hereinafter referred to as the Hospital) Orange County, North
Carolina.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Hospital has agreed to pay certain compensation for said-service and
the parties desire to execute this contract to delineate their understanding of their
agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Orange County agrees to make available to the Hospital the services of one Social
Service 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.
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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 processed.
4. The Social Worker I shall receive, process and certify or deny applications for
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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
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designated Hospital staff member.
5. The Social Services 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 Orange County.
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Department of Social Services. 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, 1996 to June 30, 1997.
8. It is the intention of the parties that this Agreement be reviewed annually, as near
July 1 st of each year as possible, and may be terminated by either party upon 60 days
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written notice but preferably at the beginning of each fiscal year.
For the purpose of notice, the respective parties shall be served by certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to Orange County or the University
of North Carolina Hospitals at the address listed below:
Orange County
c/o Orange Director of Social Services
P. O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
University of North Carolina Hospitals
c/o The Executive Director
Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
9. The 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.
IN WITNESS.WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this contract to be signed by
its duly authorized officials.
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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:
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE ZUNI RSITY OF NO TH CAROLINA HOSPITALS
Eric B. Munson
Executive Directo
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ATTEST:
Clerk of the Orange County Board of Commissioners
This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Kenneth Chavious
Orange County Finance Officer _