HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 S DSS - UNC Hospitals - Agreement for a Social Worker I to provide certification and counseling services eight (8) yours per week at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS
AND
ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this the 1st day
of July, 1994 , 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.
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 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 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 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, 1994 to
June 30, 1995.
S. It is the intention of the parties that this
Agreement be reviewed annually, as near July 1st of 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.
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 addresses 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.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF:
ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Chair, Orange County Boar of
Commissioners
Date
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF HE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
HOSP LS
Executive Director, University
of North Carolina Hospitals
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Date
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Orange Courkey
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