SUBJECT
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Ratifying the execution of a service agreement between the City of Laredo Detoxification and Gloria Nataki-Koroma for psychiatric nurse practitioner services necessary within scope of practice for appropriate treatment of City of Laredo Detoxification Department patients. Total contract will be for 9 months, for a total not to exceed $69,610.00. Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Contract in the amount of $49,000.00 was previously approved by City of Laredo management team. As the center has increased admissions it has been evident that psychiatric needs have increased requiring additional hours to provide adequate services to need patient needs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the motion. Dr. Gloria Nataki-Koroma has been the psychiatric nurse practitioner for the center developing protocols, providing psychiatric services, follow-ups, including prescribing psychotropic medications.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: ARPA
Account #: 271-7410-543-5517
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Y
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the Amercian Rescue Plan Act. Act# 271-7410-543-5517