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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 in the need to for the requested amendment. The original contract included up to 732 hours of services and it is anticipated that those hours will be fully expended by the end of March. This amendment will provide up to an additional 228 hours of dental services for a total of 960 hours.
Dr. Jow has provided excellent dental care in the County clinics since 2011 and is appreciated by the patients he serves. Amendment of this contract will allow these services to continue uninterrupted, meeting the needs of the patient population, and improving oral health outcomes of a high-risk population.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to approve the contract amendment with Dr. John Jow. This is not recommended because it would prevent Solano County from meeting the needs of patients seeking dental care.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION