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: Amendment to the Agreement with Golden State Anesthesia Consultants, Inc. to Provide Specialty Anesthesia and Pain Management Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Golden State Anesthesia Consultants, Inc. to provide specialty anesthesia and pain management services, extending the term through December 31, 2020, and increasing amount by $1,025,000, to an amount not to exceed $9,275,000.
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BACKGROUND:
On August 9, 2016 the Board approved an agreement with Golden State Aesthesia Consultants Inc. to provide specialty anesthesia and pain management services. On October 22, 2019, the Board approved an amendment to extend the agreement through July 31, 2020, with an associated increase in funding to allow San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) time to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) and get a new agreement in place. On February 25, 2020, SMMC completed an RFP for specialty anesthesia services and pain management services.
DISCUSSION:
Due to the COVID-19 response, SMMC is requesting the Board extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2020, with an associated increase in funding to allow SMMC additional time to choose a vendor and get a new agreement in place.
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
The County’s Contract Compliance Committee has approved a waiver request to extend
the agreement by an additional one year beyond the current term.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendment of the County fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
It is anticipated that 100% of physician surveys of anesthesia services assessing communication, timeliness, and overall quality will be rated at levels 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2019-20 Estimated |
FY 2020-21 Projected |
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Percentage of physician surveys of anesthesia services assessing communication, timeliness, and overall quality rated at levels 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale |
100% |
100% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the amended agreement is August 9, 2016 through December 31, 2020. This amendment increases the contract amount by $1,025,000, to an amount not to exceed $9,275,000. Funds in the amount of $1,025,000 are included in the SMMC FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget.
Expenses at SMMC are covered by fees for services or third-party payors whenever possible. The portion of expenses for services provided to the medically indigent or to those covered by programs that do not meet the full costs of care is covered by the County’s General Fund contribution to SMMC and is within the existing annual appropriation.