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Approve a first contract amendment with Kaye Bassman International Corporation for $90,000 for a total contract amount of $139,000 to provide Clinic Physician Supervisor recruitment services for the current period through June 30, 2022; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the amendment
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a first contract amendment with Kaye Bassman International Corporation for $90,000 for a total contract amount of $139,000 to provide Clinic Physician Supervisor recruitment services for the current period through June 30, 2022; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the amendment.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Kaye Bassman International Corporation (KBIC) is a firm specializing in medical facility leadership (supervisors, managers, directors, etc.) recruitment. KBIC has been recruiting at this level of leadership since 1981 and is assisting FHS in the recruitment of three Clinic Physician Supervisors to provide support and guidance to the H&SS Family Health Services (FHS) clinic medical team.
Clinic Physician Supervisors fill an integral role in the system of care as they provide support to four clinic sites throughout Solano County including supervision and medical guidance to physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Clinic Physician Supervisors are required by the State to provide supervision to mid-level providers, and they also provide direct patient care, oversee the professional conduct and practices of all medical staff, develop medical education programs and training for the system of care, assist the management team in establishing, maintaining and reviewing medical policies and procedures, and oversee Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement initiatives ensuring that FHS patients meet their health and wellness goals.
H&SS has been challenged with recruiting and filling the Clinic Physician Supervisor positions given the uncertain fiscal forecast at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of applicants during previous recruitments. KBIC’s original agreement was to assist with recruitment efforts for one position and is now expanded for three recruitments and KBIC has been an integral partner in finding qualified candidates.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no County General Fund impact associated with the requested contract amendment. The FY2021/22 costs of up to $139,000 are included in the Department’s FY2021/22 Adopted Budget. Funding to cover the cost associated with the contract is provided through Federally Qualified Health Center billing revenue and 1991 Public Health Realignment.
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department's FY2021/22 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to approve this contract amendment. This is not recommended as KBIC has fulfilled their obligations under the agreement by recruiting key positions in the H&SS FHS clinic leadership team.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has approved the contract amendment as to form.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION