COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

San Mateo Medical Center

DATE:

October 22, 2004

BOARD MEETING DATE:

November 9, 2004

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Nancy J. Steiger, Chief Executive Officer

SUBJECT:

Amendment to the Agreement with Stanford University for Coronary Health Prevention

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board to execute an amendment to the agreement with Stanford University to conduct a clinical trial on Corornary Health Prevention.

Background/Discussion

In July 2003, Stanford University contacted San Mateo Medical Center to conduct a clinical trial on Coronary Health Prevention. On October 17, 2003, the Purchasing Agent approved an agreement with Stanford University to conduct a clinical trial on Coronary Health Prevention with San Mateo County patients to evaluate whether diet and counseling will lower the risk for patient heart disease. The term of the agreement was September 1, 2003 to March 31, 2004. Stanford University is awarding San Mateo Medical Center $92,991 for the six-month term, in order to conduct the clinical trial. The grant is funded by the National Institutes of Health.

The study is conducted at four San Mateo Medical Center Clinics: Fair Oaks Family Center, Willow Clinic, North County Health Center, and South San Francisco. The contract includes payment to San Mateo Medical Center personnel to perform work on the Coronary Study project and it allows for rental of facilities at four clinics.

This amendment will add an additional year of funding and allow San Mateo Medical Center to fulfill its scope of work.

County Counsel and Risk Management have reviewed and approved this amendment.

Vision Alignment

This agreement keeps the commitment to Ensure Basic Health and Safety for All and goal number 5: Provide residents access to healthcare and preventive care. The agreement contributes to this commitment and goal by continuing to pursue efforts to expand prevention activities through research and clinical studies.

Fiscal Impact

This amendment extends the term of the agreement by one year making the new term September 1, 2003 to March 31, 2005, and increases the award from Stanford University by $163,751.50, from $92,991 to $256,742.50.

There is no net county cost associated with the amendment to the agreement.