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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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San Mateo Medical Center
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DATE:
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October 25, 2005
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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November 9, 2004
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Nancy J. Steiger, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
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SUBJECT:
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Amendment to the Agreement with Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc.
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Recommendation
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the President of the Board to execute an amendment to the agreement with Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. to provide San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) with temporary respiratory staffing.
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Background
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On May 17, 2004, the Purchasing Agent approved an agreement with Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. to provide temporary respiratory staffing. The term of the agreement is April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005, with a maximum amount of $100,000. The contract was meant to provide for unscheduled absences.
In the past San Mateo Medical Center has had stable regular benefited staff in the Respiratory Department. In the last year, however, SMMC has been unable to recruit new staff compelling the increased use of traveler staff in order to maintain minimum staffing levels.
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Discussion
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Since May, 2004, SMMC has experienced one more staff resignation. In addition to requiring increased use of supplemental traveler staff to provide adequate minimal staffing for the Respiratory Department, overtime for regular staff has been utilized to fill the gaps in department schedules.
Efforts to recruit new staff are currently in progress. It is necessary to continue to utilize traveler staff until new staff are hired. In order to maintain adequate minimal staffing for the department, an increase of $30,000 to the maximum amount of the agreement with Per Diem is being requested.
County Counsel and Risk Management have both reviewed and approved this amendment.
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Vision Alignment
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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. This agreement contributes to this commitment and goal by continuing to provide respiratory care staffing at San Mateo Medical Center.
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Fiscal Impact
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The term of the agreement remains the same, April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005. The maximum amount of the agreement is increased by $30,000, from $100,000 to $130,000. Funds are included in San Mateo Medical Center’s FY2004-05 Approved Budget.
There is no net county cost associated with the amendment to the agreement.
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