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Approve a first contract amendment with Dr. John Jow, DDS for $16,339, for a total contract amount of $91,200, to provide dental services in the County clinics for the current period through June 30, 2019; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments that remain within budgeted appropriations
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board approve a first contract amendment with Dr. John Jow, DDS for $16,339, for a total contract amount of $91,200, to provide dental services in the County clinics for the current period through June 30, 2019 and authorize the County Administrator to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments that remain within budgeted appropriations.
SUMMARY:
In July 2018, a contract was established with Dr. John Jow, DDS for $74,861 to provide dental services in the County clinics for eligible clients to include emergency dental care, restorative treatment, and prosthetic services. The proposed amendment of $16,339, for a total contract amount of $91,200, will provide additional hours of dental services for the remaining contract period.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs are included in H&SS Family Health Services Division FY2018/19 Adopted Budget and funded with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) revenues. There is no additional financial impact to the County General Fund. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On July 1, 2018, a contract was established with Dr. John Jow which provides additional capacity at County clinics for emergency dental care, restorative treatment and prosthodontic services for eligible patients. An unanticipated staffing shortage and increased demand for prosthodontic services resulted...
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