COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

San Mateo Medical Center

DATE:

June 14, 2004

BOARD MEETING DATE:

June, 29, 2004

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Nancy J. Steiger, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center

SUBJECT:

Resolution Delegating Authority to the Chief Executive Officer of San Mateo Medical Center to Execute Interfacility Transfer Agreements.

Recommendation

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Board of Supervisors to delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer of San Mateo Medical Center to execute Interfacility Transfer Agreements.

Background

To be in compliance with State Department of Health Regulations, San Mateo Medical Center is required to have Interfacility Transfer Agreements (ITAs) with facilities to which San Mateo Medical Center patients may be transferred.

On July 27, 1993, The Director of Health Services was delegated authority to execute these agreements (Resolution No. 57397).

Discussion

Effective April 2002, San Mateo Medical Center is managed by the Chief Executive Officer. Most of the current Interfacility Transfer Agreements are outdated and require updating. It is requested that authority now be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to execute these Agreements.

Vision Alignment

This Resolution keeps the commitment to Ensure Basic Health and Safety for All and goal number 5: Provide residents access to healthcare and preventive care. The Resolution contributes to this commitment by facilitating these transfers by processing these agreements in a timely manner.

Fiscal Impact

There is no fiscal impact associated with this resolution.