Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize Sullivan County Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with Garnet Health Doctors to provide medical consultation services and support ongoing health initiatives and ensure compliance with medical and regulatory standards for the Sullivan County Department of Public Health.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $225 per hour, approximately 4 hours per week, and monthly reimbursement of Insurance Premium Requirement of $4,200.
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION PRESENTED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH GARNET HEALTH DOCTORS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CONSULTATION SERVICES AND SUPPORT ONGOING HEALTHI INITIATIVES AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH MEDICAL AND REGULATORY STANDARDS FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
WHEREAS, Sullivan County Department of Public Health recognizes the importance of securing medical consultation services to support ongoing health initiatives and ensure compliance with medical and regulatory standards; and
WHEREAS, Garnet Health Doctors have demonstrated the requisite medical expertise and professional qualification to fulfill the role of Medical Consultant; and
WHEREAS, the immediate engagement of Garnet Health Doctors as Medical Consultant is essential to maintaining seamless medical oversight and continuity of care for the Sullivan County Department of Public Health’s health programs and activities of the Disease Surveillance and Investigation Department; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract with Garnet Health Doctors shall include the following scope of service:
1. Advisory Role: Provide expert consultation to the Public Health Director, attend Health Services Advisory Board (HSAB) and Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings on a quarterly basis, and conduct a pre-scheduled, weekly recurring conference call (1 hour per week).
2. Clinical Oversight: Review complex medical cases, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide guidance on treatment protocols. Attend in-person TB clinic once per month.
3. Medical Policy Review: Ensure policies align with public health regulations at local, state, and federal levels.
4. Issuing Medical Orders and Standing Orders for the following disease processes:
o Tuberculosis (TB)
o Human Rabies
o Influenza (Flu)
o Poliovirus
o Pneumococcal
o HIV Testing
o Provider agreements for Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) programs
5. Communicable Disease Investigations: Support local health officials in monitoring and controlling disease outbreaks.
6. Supervision of Clinical Staff: Provide oversight for TB medication administration, vaccination clinics, and emergency response efforts.
7. Public Health Representation: Serve as a medical spokesperson for the county in media, legislative meetings, and public outreach.
8. Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Leadership: Authorize Narcan procurement, review overdose data, and support prevention efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager or Chairman of the County Legislature to enter into this contract with Garnet Health Doctors in such form as the County Attorney will approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract shall remain in effect for the duration deemed necessary by Sullivan County Department of Health and may be subject to review and renewal as required.
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