SUBJECT
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Ratifying the execution of a service agreement between the City of Laredo Detoxification and Mateo Reyes, M.D. for services necessary within scope of practice for appropriate treatment of City of Laredo Detoxification Department patients, medical, and prescriptive authority oversight in the amount of $21,666.66 per month, for $260,000 per year. Total contract will be for 32 months, for a total not to exceed $693,333. Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council had previously approved a 6 month-to-month service agreement for $10,000 a month until a permanent provider was contracted. Dr. Mateo Reyes has 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 448 guidelines.
Provider also agrees to render medical and prescriptive authority oversight for a period of 32 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.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the motion. Dr. Reyes has been the acting medical director for the center developing protocols, providing physician services, follow-ups, and being the authorized prescriptive authority for controlled medications so that the center may operate a dispensing pharmacy on site.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 24, FY 25, FY26
Budgeted Y/N: Y
Source of Funds: ARPA
Account #: 271-7410-543-5528
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Y
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Act.