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 Shih, MD to Provide Specialty Plastic Surgery Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Hubert Shih, MD extending the term of the agreement by one month through October 31, 2022, and increasing the amount payable under the agreement by $25,000 to an amount not to exceed $650,000.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County is responsible for providing necessary medical care to its medically indigent population. Since 2019 Hubert Shih, MD has provided plastic surgery services for San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC).
DISCUSSION:
Under this amendment Dr. Shih has agreed to continue to provide plastic surgery services for one month, to allow for additional time to negotiate a new agreement.
County Administrative Memorandum B-1 provides that contracts for physicians are exempt from the Request for Proposals process.
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney 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).
It is anticipated that 100% of 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.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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FY 2021-22 Actual
FY 2022-23 Estimated
Percentage of plastic surgery services provided under this agreement that 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%
100%...
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