Submitted By: Amy Johnson
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Presentation By: Clint Welborn
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve third amendment to the Community Paramedicine Program Agreement with Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc. d/b/a 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 producing better health outcomes and reducing the number of ambulance transports, visits to the emergency department, and hospital readmissions. Community paramedics are specially trained to conduct in-home patient assessments and provide specific assistance in primary health care and preventative services by acting through a discharge, 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 services 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, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Ocala Fire Rescue will continue to be reimbursed for services provided through the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County. A contract to renew the reimbursement agreement with the Community Foundation will follow. 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