SUBJECT
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Consideration to terminate the City's Professional Services Agreement with Mateo Reyes, M.D. serving as Medical Director for the Detoxification Department, ROOTS Recovery Center; and
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Arturo Garza Gongora, M.D. to serve as Medical Director for the Detoxification Department, ROOTS Recovery Center, for an annual amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for medical oversight and prescriptive authority, subject to future appropriations. Funding is available in the America Rescue Plan Act Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council had previously approved a 32 months service agreement for $260,000 per year contract. Dr. Mateo Reyes had agreed to be the Center's permanent medical director.
BACKGROUND
The Provider agrees to render all physician services necessary within the scope of practice for appropriate treatment of patients as defined and described by rules, regulations, standards and guidelines in effect with Texas Health & Human Services Commission and Chapter 564 guidelines.
Provider also agrees to render medical and prescriptive authority oversight for a period of 10 months.
As the center continues to admit patients it has become evident that the level of care for 24 beds is extensive, thus requiring the physician to dedicate a substantial amount of time to the center round the clock.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating:
Level of Alignment
Strong - Directly supports or fulfills a clearly stated and verbatim goal or policy from the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Supporting Goal(s)/Policy(ies)
Goal 7.2: "Promote health equity by supporting health care access and preventive health practices for all residents." (Page 7.22)
Policy 7.2.1: "Support and enhance access to preventive care and wellness services through employer-sponsored health benefits and incentives." (Page 7.22)
Policy 7.4.1: "Incorporate health into city...
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