Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Chester J. Kunnappilly, MD, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
Subject: Agreement with Hubert B. Shih, MD for Specialty Plastic Surgery Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Hubert B. Shih, MD to provide specialty plastic surgery services, for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $260,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Specialty plastic surgery services are provided under the general direction of the Chief of Surgery at San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC). Such care includes professional plastic surgery services, specifically in the area of non-cosmetic post traumatic, post-cancer, and hand-reconstructive care.
DISCUSSION:
Dr. Shih has contracted with the County since September 2018 to provide plastic surgery clinic and operative services, on an as needed basis, scheduled in advance and in writing, in consultation with the SMMC Chief of Surgery.
The agreement and Resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
The Resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Healthy Community by providing County residents with access to non-cosmetic plastic surgery services. It is anticipated that all plastic surgery services provided under this agreement will adhere to the infection control standards, as defined by the Joint Commission and Title XXII of the State of California, Code of Regulations, to reduce the risk of infections 100% of the time.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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FY 2018-19 Estimated
FY 2019-20 Projected
Percentage of plastic surgery services provided under this agreement that will adhere to the infection control sta...
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