HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-095 Sheriff - James Strickland, MDAgreement between
James Strickland, M.D.
And Orange County, North Cazolina
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Whereas the Orange County Sheriff has need for provision of medical services to
implement the Plan for Providing Medical Care for prisoners in the Orange County Jail;
And whereas James Strickland, M.D. has the capacity, experience and interest in
providing such services;
Therefore the parties agree to the following:
James Strickland, M.D. shall:
Provide for medical supervision and routine medical care for prisoners.
Develop and implement policies and procedures addressing each of the following areas:
a. health screening of inmates upon admission;
b. handling of routine medical caze;
c. handling of inmates with chronic illnesses or known communicable diseases and
conditions;
d. administration, dispensing, and control of prescription and non- prescription
medications;
e. handling emergency medical problems, including emergencies related to dental care,
chemical dependency, pregnancy, and mental health;
f. maintenance and confidentiality of medical records; and
g. privacy during medical examinations and conferences with medical personnel.
Provide onsite medical services as necessary and provide telephone consultation 24 hours
per day seven days per week. (336 260-6972)
Invoice monthly Orange County by delivering the invoice to the Orange County Sheriff s
Office for service rendered in accordance with this agreement.
Orange County shall:
The Orange County Sheriff or designee shall ensure that tasks and duties assigned to
Orange County Sheriff's staff aze completed as directed by James Strickland, M.D.
health caze provider or established protocols.
Reimburse James Strickland, M.D. at the rate of $6,000.00 per month for the above
medical services
Review invoice and make payment for service rendered in accordance with this
agreement.
This agreement shall be in effect from October 1, 2008 until June 30, 2009.
James Strickland, M.D. agrees to maintain professional liability insurance of $1,000,000
each loss /$3,000,000 aggregate. It further agrees that it is operating as an independent
contractor and is not eligible for any benefits available to employees, including worker's
compensation coverage.
James Strickland, M.D. agrees to hold Orange County, the Orange County Sheriff and all
deputy sheriffs and Orange County employees harmless from any and all accidental
injury or personal loss as a result. of implementing the elements of this Agreement.
James Strickland, M.D, agrees to comply with all applicable federal and State laws
related to the confidentiality of medical information. James Strickland, M.D. is a
"Hybrid Entity" as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996 and its related regulations, as amended ("HIPAA") and James Strickland, M.D.
shall, in compliance with HIPAA, "carve out" the services provided under this contract
from the covered components of its Hybrid Entity.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause with 30 days written notice.
This Agreement may be terminated with cause at any time by either party upon at least 7
days prior written notice to the other parry upon default of one or more of its obligations
hereunder, unless such default is cured within 7 days of the notice of termination.
Notice to James Strickland, M.D. should be mailed to:
2708 Sturbridge Court
Burlington, N.C. 27215
Notice to Orange County should be mailed to:
Orange County c/o Orange County Sheriff
144 East Mazgazet Lane
Hillsborough, N.C. 27278
In witness whereof, James Strickland, M.D. and Orange County have executed this
Agreement in duplicate originals, one of which is retained by each of the parties.
James Stric d, M.D. Date
ert L. Pendergrass, Sheriff Orange County Date
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B obs, Chair~Or Co Boazd of Commissioners Date