Submitted By: Amy Johnson
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Presentation By: Clint Welborn
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
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Fourth Amendment to the Community Paramedicine Program Agreement with Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc. doing business as AdventHealth Ocala
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Community paramedicine programs help physicians monitor the health of vulnerable patients, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing the number of ambulance transports, emergency department visits, and hospital readmissions. Community paramedics are trained to conduct in-home patient assessments and provide targeted assistance in primary health care and preventive services by acting through a discharge, a specific care or wellness plan, and within a defined scope of practice.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The City of Ocala, Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR), and Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc., d/b/a AdventHealth Ocala (AdventHealth Ocala) agree that continued provision of service under its Community Paramedicine Program is beneficial for the community.
This amendment to the Community Paramedicine Agreement will renew the program for an additional one-year term from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Ocala Fire Rescue will continue to be reimbursed by the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County for services provided through the program. Revenue will continue to be applied to account 001-369-000-000-16-36929, and expenditures will be applied to accounts 001-051-902-522-52-*.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This Amendment has been reviewed in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Amendment will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny