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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 S Health - Agreement between Orange County Health Dept. and UNC-Chapel Hill for its 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 13th day of June, 1994 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. " 'W I T N E S S E T H : 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 Page 2 of 3 Agreement Between Orange County Health Department and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2 . To provide obstetrics and gynecologic consultation regarding patients referred by the nurse practitioner. 3 . To assist in the dispensing of prenatal medications. 4. To consult with the senior attending at UNC Hospital 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. Upon request, The University will provide evidence of Professional Liability coverage by the UNC Hospitals in the amount of at least $1, 000, 000.00 on all duly appointed members of the duly appointed Housestaff under the self insurance program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in order to cover financial liability which may arise from the negligence or wrongful acts or omissions of such residents/housestaff while on rotation at Orange County Health Department. D. This Agreement shall run for a period of one (1) year from the 1st day of July, 1994 to the 30th day of June, 1995 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. r Page 3 of 3 Agreement Between The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and The UNC Hospitals 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 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 FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL DEPARTMENT �16 , - 4. (�� 1", Daniel B. Reimer, Director Wayne A. Jones ice Chancellor ness Busi and Finance Date: Date: i .3 "This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget FOR AND ON BEHALF OF 7E UNIVERSITY OF and Fiscal Control Act. " NORTH C INA SP S Director, Orange county Finance Eric B. Munson, Ex cutive Director Date: �j�3 / Date: .2j/ jC Chairman, Board of Commi sioners Date: