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Emergency Medical Services, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of emergency, advanced life support air ambulance dispatch and transport services provided by Reach Medical Holdings, LLC are in the public’s best interest and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B);
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 8705 with Reach Medical Holdings, LLC, for the provision of emergency, advanced life support air ambulance dispatch and transport services within the County for the period of five years from August 27, 2024, through August 26, 2029, with no compensation from County funds, contingent upon approval by Risk Management; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any necessary amendments relating to Agreement 8705, excluding term extensions, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: N/A - Contractor bills patients and insurance companies directly for services provided.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The EMS Agency is responsible for the oversight of Advanced Life Support (ALS) prehospital emergency services and medical transportation within the County. This Agreement continues the relationship with Reach Medical Holdings (previously known as CalSTAR) for the provision of air ambulance transport services. Such services are necessary for time-sensitive critical patient transfers. The proposed agreement also includes a provision for contractor's clinical staff to provide services on critical ground transports with the County's ground transport providers when weather conditions will not permit flight. The contractor has completed all requirements to be a permitted ALS provider within the County.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to enter into this agreement...
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