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AGREEMENT FOR INMATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
IN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
Effective September 1, 2009 throu~h December 31, 2009
This Agreement for Inmate Health Services (hereinafter, the "AGREEMENT") entered into by
and between the County of Eagle, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, (hereinafter,
the "COLTNTY") acting by and through its duly elected Board of COLJNTY Commissioners,
(hereinafter the "BOARD"), and Correctional Healthcare Management, Inc., (hereinafter,
"CHM") a Colorado corporation.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of C.R.S. § 30-10-511, the duly elected Sheriff (hereinafter
the "SHERIFF") is the custodian of the Eagle County Detention Center in 0885 East Chambers
Ave., Eagle, Colorado 81631 (hereinafter, "JAIL") and all of the inmates and detainees therein;
and
WHEREAS, the objective of the SHERIFF is to provide for the delivery of quality health care to
the INMATES and DETAINEES of the JAIL (hereinafter, "JAIL POPULATION"), in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, CHM is in the business of administering correctional health care services and
desires to administer such services on behalf of the SHERIFF to the JAIL POPULATION under
the terms and conditions hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises hereinafter made, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS
INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD - The initial four (4) month period from September 1, 2009
through December 31, 2009.
CONTRACT YEAR - Any successive, twelve (12) month period during which CHM and
COUNTY enter into or renew this AGREEMENT..
COUNTY INMATES/DETAINEES - An INMATE/DETAINEE held under the jurisdiction of
the COUNTY or SHERIFF. COLJNTY INIVIATES/DETAINEES may be housed in the
JAIL or in another jurisdiction's correctional facility. However, COUNTY
INIVIATES/DETAINEES housed in another jurisdiction are not covered by the provisions
of this AGREEMENT unless CHM administers health care services at the other
jurisdiction's facility and is specifically set forth below.
COVERED PERSONS - An INMATE/DETAINEE of the JAIL who is: (1) part of the JAIL's
MADP; and (2) FIT FOR CONFINEMENT; and (3)(a) incarcerated in the JAIL; or (b)
on work release status and is indigent. NOTE: COVERED PERSONS include OUT-OF-
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COLTNTY INMATES/DETAINEES for purposes of delivery of basic health care
services, however, the cost of certain services provided to OUT-OF-COLTNTY
1NMATES/DETAINEES are born by the COLJNTY as set forth in Section 5.0.
DETAINEE - An adult or juvenile individual whose sentence has not yet been adjudicated and
is held as a pre-trial detainee or other individual held in lawful custody.
FIT FOR CONFINEMENT - A determination made by an CHM authorized physician and/or
health-trained JAIL staff that an INMATE/DETAINEE is medically stable and has been
medically cleared for acceptance into the JAIL. Such determination shall only be made
after resolution of any injury or illness requiring immediate transportation and treatment
at a hospital or similar facility.
HEALTH CARE STAFF - Medical, mental health and support staff provided by CHM.
CHM CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - CHM's Chief physician who is vested with certain
decision making duties under this AGREEMENT.
INMATE - An adult or juvenile individual who is being incarcerated for the term of their
adjudicated sentence.
MONTHLY AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION (MADP) - The average number of
INIVIATES/DETAINEES housed in the JAIL on a daily basis for the period of one
month. The MADP shall include, but separately list, OUT-OF-COUNTY
INMATES/DETAINEES. The MADP shall be figured by summing the daily population
for the JAIL and OUT-OF-COLJNTY INMATES/DETAINEES (as determined by a
count performed at the same time each day) for each day of the month and dividing this
sum by the total number of days in the month. JAIL records shall be made available to
CHM upon request to verify the MADP. Persons on work release and not indigent, home
confinement, housed outside of the JAIL, and parolees and escapees shall not be
considered part of the JAIL's MADP.
NCCHC - The National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
OUT-OF-COUNTY INMATE/DETAINEE - An INMATE/DETAINEE under the jurisdiction
of another county, state or federal agency, who is being housed in the JAIL.
SPECIALTY SERVICES - Medical services that require physicians to be licensed in a
specialty such as obstetrics, gynecology, or dermatology or any other specialized field of
medicine.
ARTICLE I
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES. CHM shall administer health care services and related
administrative services at the JAIL according to the terms and provisions of the
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AGREEMENT. CHM will provide utilization management, extend all provider
discounts to the COLJNTY and pay these expenses on behalf of the COLJNTY.
The costs of the various health care services shall be born by CHM or the
COUNTY as set forth in this Article.
1.1 GENERAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. CHM will arrange and bear the cost of
the following health care services:
1.1.1 HEALTH ASSESSMENT. A health assessment of a COVERED
PERSON shall be performed as soon as possible, but no later than
fourteen (14) calendar days after the INMATE/DETAINEE's arrival at the
JAIL. The health assessment shall follow current NCCHC guidelines.
1.1.2 SCHEDULED SICK CALL. A qualified healthcare professional shall
conduct sick calls for COVERED PERSONS on a timely basis and in a
clinical setting. A physician or physician extender will be available to see
COVERED PERSONS at least once per week.
1.2 AMBULANCE SERVICE. CHM shall arrange and bear the cost of emergency
ambulance services for COVERED PERSONS. Costs for such services shall be
included in the CAP AMOLTNT listed in Section 1.19.
1.3 BODY CAVITY SEARCHES/COLLECTION OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
CHM HEALTH CARE STAFF will not perform body cavity searches, nor collect
physical evidence (blood, hair, semen, saliva, etc.), except within guidelines
established by the NCCHG If CHM HEALTH CARE STAFF collect physical
evidence, the COUNTY shall be responsible for arranging any testing and bear
the cost of collection and testing the collected evidence. After collecting
evidence, CHM HEALTH CARE STAFF shall turn the specimen over to the
SHERIFF or a court-designated representative for completion of chain-of-custody
evidence.
1.4 DENTAL. CHM shall arrange and bear the cost of oral screening (as defined by
NCCHC guidelines) of all COVERED PERSONS. CHM shall arrange and bear
the cost of dental services for COVERED PERSONS only if CHM's CHIEF
MEDICAL OFFICER determines that such care is medically necessary. If the
dental services cannot be rendered on-site, CHM shall arrange and bear the cost of
off-site dental services. Costs for such services shall be included in the CAP
AMOUNT listed in Section 1.19.
1.5 ELECTIVE MEDICAL CARE - NOT COVERED. CHM shall not be
responsible for the provision or cost of any elective care. In the event a member
of the JAIL POPULATION requires elective care, the INMATE/DETAINEE or
COUNTY shall be responsible for all costs. Elective medical care shall be
defined as care which, if not provided, would not, in the sole opinion of CHM's
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, cause the INMATE/DETAINEE' S health to
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deteriorate or cause harm to the INMATE/DETAINEE'S well being. Decisions
concerning elective medical care shall be consistent with the applicable American
Medical Association (AMA) Standards.
1.6 HOSPITALIZATION. CHM will arrange and bear the cost of hospitalization for
a COVERED PERSON who, in the opinion of the treating physician and/or
CHM's CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, requires hospitalization. Costs for such
services shall be included in the CAP AMOLTNT listed in Section 1.19.
1.7 LONG TERM CARE - NOT COVERED. CHM shall not be responsible for the
provision or cost of any long term care facility services. In the event that a
member of the JAIL POPULATION requires skilled care, custodial care or other
services of a long term care facility, the COLTNTY shall bear the cost.
1.8 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OVER $100. In the event that the Parties mutually
agree that medical equipment in excess of $100 per unit cost is required to assist
in providing health care services to COVERED PERSONS under this
AGREEMENT, the COLTNTY shall bear the cost of such equipment.
1.9 MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT OF $100 OR LESS. CHM shall provide
and bear the cost of inedical supplies (i.e. alcohol prep pads, syringes, etc.) and
equipment (i.e. thermometers, scales, etc.) required to administer the terms of the
AGREEMENT, which have a unit cost of $100 or less, but does not include office
and paper supplies.
1.10 MEDICAL WASTE. CHM shall arrange and bear the cost of removing and
properly disposing of inedical waste material generated while fulfilling its duties
under this AGREEMENT in accordance with all applicable state laws and OSHA-
regulated standards.
l.l l MENTAL HEALTH - NOT COVERED. CHM shall not be responsible for the
provision or cost of any mental health services. The COLJNTY shall be
responsible for the provision or cost of inental health services for the JAIL
POPULATION.
1.12 OFFICE SUPPLIES. CHM shall be responsible for providing office supplies
such as books, medical record folders, and forms as required for the
administrative operations of the medical unit.
1.13 OFFICE EQUIPMENT - NOT COVERED. CHM shall not be responsible for
the provision or cost of any office equipment. The COLINTY shall be responsible
for providing office equipment, such as copier, fax and phone service required for
the administrative operation of the medical unit.
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1.14 PATHOLOGY/RADIOLOGY SERVICES. CHM shall arrange and bear the cost
of all pathology and radiology services (also referred to as laboratory and x-ray
services) for COVERED PERSONS. CHM shall arrange on-site pathology and
radiology services to the extent reasonably possible. To the extent pathology and
radiology services are required and cannot be rendered on-site, CHM shall make
appropriate off-site arrangements for rendering such care. CHM will arrange and
coordinate with the SHERIFF's office the transportation for the provisions of
such services off-site. Costs for such services shall be included in the CAP
AMOLJNT listed in Section 1.19.
1.15 PHARMACY SERVICES. CHM shall provide monitoring of pharmacy usage as
well as a Preferred Medication List. Except as provided below, CHM shall bear
the cost of all prescription medications prescribed and non-prescription over-the-
counter medications approved by a duly licensed CHM physician for a
COVERED PERSON. EXCEPTION: CHM shall only bear the cost of CHM
physician approved non-prescription over-the-counter medication issued to OUT-
OF-COUNTY INMATES/DETAINEES and the COLTNTY shall bear the cost of
all prescription medications issued to OUT-OF-COUNTY
INMATES/DETAINEES.
1.15.1 GENERAL. Prescribing, dispensing, and administering of inedication
shall comply with all State and Federal laws and regulations and all
medications shall be dispensed under the supervision of a duly authorized,
appropriately licensed or certified health care provider.
1.15.2 LIMITS. CHM shall bear the cost of prescription medication related to
the treatment of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ("AIDS"),
Human Immuno-deficiency Virus ("HIV"), Hepatitis C, and Biologicals
up to Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) in the aggregate for the INITIAL
CONTRACT PERIOD, and One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars
($1,200.00) per CONTRACT YEAR in the aggregate, to be pro-rated for
any partial CONTRACT YEARS. Medications related to the treatment of
AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis C; and Biologicals shall be defined in
accordance with the Physician's Desk Reference. When the aggregate
amount in this paragraph is reached, CHM will continue to provide
utilization management, extend all provider discounts to the COLTNTY
and pay these expenses on behalf of the COiJNTY, as long as the
COUNTY remains current with payments due under this AGREEMENT.
Amounts paid by CHM which are over the aggregate amount in this
paragraph will be periodically reconciled with the COLTNTY pursuant to
paragraph 8.1.
1.15.3 PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS. In the event that any psychotropic
medications are required for any member of the JAIL POPULATION, the
costs for such services shall be included in the CAP AMOLTNT listed in
Section 1.19.
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1.16 PREGNANT COVERED PERSONS. CHM shall arrange and bear the cost of
health care services for any pregnant COVERED PERSON in accordance with
NCCHC standards and this AGREEMENT, but CHM shall not arrange or bear
the cost of any health care services for infants.
1.17 SPECIALTY SERVICES. In the event it is determined that a COVERED
PERSON requires SPECIALTY SERVICES, CHM shall arrange and bear the
cost of such services. CHM's authorized physician will make such determination
and refer COVERED PERSONS for SPECIALTY SERVICES when, in the
physician's professional opinion, it is deemed medically necessary. CHM's
authorized personnel will make a recommendation and obtain approval from the
SHERIFF's office for SPECIALTY SERVICES prior to making arrangements for
such services. CHM shall arrange on-site SPECIALTY SERVICES to the extent
reasonably possible. To the extent SPECIALTY SERVICES are required and
cannot be rendered on-site, CHM shall make appropriate off-site arrangements for
rendering such care. In the event that SPECIALTY SERVICES are rendered off-
site but do not require hospitalization, CHM will arrange and bear the cost only if
the CHM CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER approves such SPECIALTY SERVICES.
Costs for such off-site services shall be included in the CAP AMOUNT listed in
Section 1.19.
1.18 VISION CARE - NOT COVERED. CHM shall not be responsible for the
provision of eyeglasses or any other vision services other than care for eye
injuries or diseases. In the event that any COVERED PERSON requires vision
services, other than care for eye injuries or diseases, including an
ophthalmologist's services, the COLJNTY shall bear the cost of such vision or eye
care services. CMH will bear the cost of services for treatment of eye injuries or
diseases of the eye.
1.19 FINANCIAL LIMITATIONS. CHM's maximum liability for costs associated
with the provision of off-site medical or other healthcare services listed in
paragraphs 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.14, 1.15.3 and 1.17 shall be Eight Thousand Three
Hundred and Thirty-Three Dollars ($8,333.00) in the aggregate for the INITIAL
CONTRACT PERIOD, and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in the
aggregate per CONTRACT YEAR, to be pro-rated for any partial contract years
(the "CAP AMOLTNT"). Costs for any medical or other health services, as set
forth above, which are provided to INMATES/DETAINEES during the
CONTRACT YEAR which are in excess of the CAP AMOUNT shall be the
responsibility of the COUNTY. When the CAP AMOLINT for the CONTRACT
YEAR is reached, CHM will continue to provide utilization management, extend
all provider discounts to the COiJNTY and pay these expenses on behalf of the
COLJNTY, as long as the COUNTY remains current with payments due under
this AGREEMENT. Amounts paid by CHM which are over the CAP AMOUNT
will be periodically reconciled with the COLTNTY pursuant to paragraph 8.1.
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1.19.1 COLTNTY REBATE. Should the costs associated with the provision of
healthcare services listed above not exceed the CAP AMOLTNT, CHM
shall reimburse the COLTNTY at a rate of Seventy-Five Percent (75%) of
the difference between the actual cost to CHM for these services and the
CAP AMOLTNT. This rebate shall be applied as a credit toward any other
reconciliation amounts due to CHM under this AGREEMENT and if no
such reconciliation amounts are due to CHM, the rebate shall be in full
paid to COLJNTY within a reasonable time after the end of the INITIAL
CONTRACT PERIOD or CONTRACT YEAR.
ARTICLE II
HEALTH CARE STAFF
2.0 STAFFING HOURS. CHM shall provide HEALTH CARE STAFF necessary to
render the health care services contemplated in Article I as set forth below:
2.0.1 A total of 20 hours per week of Medical Records Clerk services to be
assigned by CHM.
2.0.2 A total of 27 hours per week of Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified
Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician services to be
assigned by CHM.
2.0.3 A total of 30 hours per week of Registered Nurse services to be assigned
by CHM.
2.0.4 Up to 3 hours per week of Physician or Physician Extender services to be
assigned by CHM.
2.0.5 Additional hours may be provided if mutually agreed upon by both parties
in writing, with at least 24 hours advanced notice. Rates for such
additional hours shall usual and customary, and consistent with the
average rate for similar services in Colorado.
2.0.6 CHM shall provide an on-call physician andlor nurse 24 hours per day and
7 days per week.
2.0.7 Said hours may be re-allocated and subject to change as determined by
mutual agreement of the SHERIFF and CHM, but shall in all respects be
consistent with the medical recommendations of CHM's licensed
physician.
2.1 STAFFING LEVELS WAIVER. Based on actual staffing needs as affected by
medical emergencies, riots, increased or decreased INMATE/DETAINEE
population, and other unforeseen circumstances, certain increases or decreases in
staffing requirements may be agreed upon by the SHERIFF and CHM.
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2.2 STAFFING CHANGES. CHM shall not change members of the HEALTH
CARE STAFF without prior notice to and approval by the SHERIFF, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
2.3 STAFF SCREENING. The SHERIFF, or designee shall screen CHM's proposed
HEALTH CARE STAFF, employees, agents and/or subcontractors providing
services at the JAIL to ensure they do not constitute a security risk. The
SHERIFF shall have final approval of CHM's HEALTH CARE STAFF,
employees, agents and/or subcontractors in regards to security/background
clearance.
2.4 SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH CARE STAFF. In recognition of the
sensitive nature of correctional facility operations, if the SHERIFF becomes
dissatisfied with any member of the HEALTH CARE STAFF, the SHERIFF shall
provide CHM written notice of such dissatisfaction and the reasons therefore.
Following receipt of such notice, CHM shall use commercially reasonable efforts
to resolve the dissatisfaction. If the problem is not resolved to the satisfaction of
the SHERIFF within ten (10) business days following CHM's receipt of the
notice, CHM shall remove the individual from providing services at the JAIL
within a reasonable time frame considering the effects of such removal on CHM's
ability to deliver health care services and recruitment/hiring of an acceptable
replacement. The SHERIFF reserves the right to revoke the security clearance of
any HEALTH CARE STAFF at any time.
ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
3.0 HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING. CHM
shall conduct an ongoing health and mental health education and training program
for the SHERIFF'S Deputies and Jailers in accordance with the needs mutually
established by the SHERIFF and CHM.
3.1 QUARTERLY REPORTS. CHM shall submit quarterly health care reports to the
SHERIFF, or designee, concerning the overall operation of the health care
services program rendered pursuant to this AGREEMENT and the general health
of the JAIL POPULATION.
3.2 QUARTERLY MEETINGS. CHM shall meet quarterly, or as soon thereafter as
possible, with the SHERIFF, or designee, concerning health care services within
the JAIL and any proposed changes in health-related procedures or other matters,
which both parties deem necessary.
3.3 MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT. CHM shall provide the following
medical records management services:
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3.3.1 MEDICAL RECORDS. CHM shall maintain, cause ar require the
maintenance of complete and accurate medical records for COVERED
PERSONS who have received health care services, but all such records
shall remain the property of the SHERIFF's Office. Medical records shall
be kept separate from COVERED PERSON'S confinement records. A
complete copy of the individual medical record shall be available to
accompany each COVERED PERSON who is transferred from the JAIL
to another location for off-site services or transferred to another
institution. CHM will keep medical records confidential and shall not
release any information contained in any medical record except as
required by published JAIL policies, by a court order or by applicable law.
Upon termination of this AGREEMENT, all medical records shall be
delivered to and remain with the SHERIFF, as property of the SHERIFF's
office.
3.3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Each medical record shall be maintained
in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), and any other applicable state or federal privacy
statute or regulation.
3.3.3 RECORDS AVAILABILITY. CHM shall make available to the
SHERIFF or COUNTY, unless otherwise specifically prohibited, at the
SHERIFF's or COUNTY's request, all records, documents and other
papers relating to the direct delivery of health care services to the JAIL
POPULATION hereunder.
3.3.4 NCCHC ACCREDITATION. CHM shall assist COLJNTY in meeting the
requirements for continued accreditation by NCCHC. COUNTY shall be
responsible for the cost of any accreditation fees charged by NCCHC.
ARTICLE IV
PERSONS COVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT
4.0 GENERAL. Except as otherwise provided in this AGREEMENT, CHM shall
only be required to arrange for services under this AGREEMENT to be provided
to COVERED PERSONS.
4.1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR JAIL EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS.
CHM shall arrange for on-site first response emergency medical care as required
for JAIL employees, contractors and visitors to the JAIL. The medical treatment
shall be limited to the extent reasonably necessary to stabilize and facilitate the
individual's referral to a medical facility or personal physician.
4.2 RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. The COUNTY acknowledges and agrees that
CHM is responsible for the payment of costs associated with services rendered to
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COVERED PERSONS as set forth in this AGREEMENT only when such persons
remain in the custody of, or under the jurisdiction of, the JAIL. In no event shall
CHM be responsible for payment of any costs associated with any services
rendered to any individua] when said individual is released from the custody of, or
no longer under the jurisdiction of, the JAIL including, but not limited to,
releasees, parolees and escapees. Furthermore, in no event shall CHM be
responsible for payment of costs associated with any medical services rendered to
a COVERED PERSON when said COVERED PERSON is injured outside the
JAIL facility during transport to or from the JAIL.
ARTICLE V
PERSONS NOT COVERED OR PARTIALLY COVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT
5.0 OUT-OF-COLINTY INMATES/DETAINEES. CHM shall only be responsible
for arranging health assessments, sick call, over-the counter medications, medical
supplies and medical waste services for OUT-OF-COLINTY
INMATES/DETAINEES. The cost of all prescription medication and all other
health care expenses shall be paid by the COLJNTY, including those services
listed in Article I of this AGREEMENT and all other medically-related expenses
associated with OUT-OF-COLJNTY INMATES/DETAINEES.
5.1 COLTNTY INMATES/DETAINEES HOUSED 1N OTHER JURISDICTIONS
OR OUTSIDE THE JAIL. CHM shall not be responsible for arranging the
medical care or treatment for COLTNTY INMATES/DETAINEES housed in other
counties or jurisdictions. The COiJNTY or SHERIFF or other agency with legal
responsibility for the medical care of such persons shall be responsible for all
medical expenses associated with the care and treatment of COUNTY
INMATES/DETAINEES removed from the JAIL, including, but not limited to
the services listed in Article I of this AGREEMENT and any other health care
related expenses associated with said INMATES/DETAINEES, unless the
INMATE/DETAINEE is housed in a facility where CHM provides
INMATE/DETAINEE health care services. CHM shall not be responsible for
arranging the medical care or treatment for COUNTY INMATES/DETAINEES
housed outside the JAIL (i.e. non-indigent work release INMATES/DETAINEES
or INMATES/DETAINEES on home confinement).
5.2 1NJURIES PRIOR TO INCARCERATION, FIT FOR CONFINEMENT AND
ESCAPED INMATES/DETAINEES. CHM shall not be responsible for the cost
of providing off-site medical care for injuries incurred by an arrested person prior
to incarceration at the JAIL or during an escape or escape attempt, including, but
not limited to, medical services provided to any arrested person prior to the
person's booking and confinement in the JAIL. In addition, CHM shall not be
responsible for the cost of any medical treatment or health care services necessary
to medically stabilize any arrested person presented at intake by an arresting
agency with a life tkreatening injury or illness or in immediate need of emergency
medical care. CHM shall provide such care as is medically necessary until the
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arrested person can be transported to a medical care facility by the arresting
agency or their designee. To the extent required by law, the arresting authority or
the COLJNTY may bear the cost of, and be responsible for, all reasonable and
necessary medical services or health care services of the individual until such time
as the arresting authority can present a medically stable individual that is FIT
FOR CONFINEMENT. To the extent CHM is billed for medical services
provided to an individual who is not FIT FOR CONFINEMENT the COLJNTY
shall reimburse CHM for all such costs. CHM shall not charge an additional fee
simply to examine an individual to determine if he is suitably FIT FOR
CONFINEMENT.
ARTICLE VI
COST OF SERVICES NOT COVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT
6.0 SERVICES NOT LISTED. Both parties understand and agree that there will be
costs incurred for health care related services as outlined in Articles I, II and III
above. CHM shall not be responsible for any expenses not specifically covered
under Articles I, II and III of this AGREEMENT. In the event that any of the
health care services not covered by CHM under Articles I, II and III, or any
services that are not listed within this AGREEMENT, are required for a member
of the JAIL POPULATION as a result of the medical judgment of a physician or
CHM authorized personnel, CHM shall not be responsible for arranging such
services and the cost of such services shall be billed directly to the COLJNTY.
6.1 SERVICES BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THIS AGREEMENT. Both parties
further understand and agree that there are certain occurrences, both beyond the
control and within the control of the parties, that may result in health care
expenses which are outside the scope of the normal operation of a correctional
facility and, therefore, outside the contemplated scope of services under this
AGREEMENT. While both parties will act in good faith and endeavor to reduce
the possibility of such occurrences, in the unlikely event of an occurrence such as
an Act of God, riot, explosion, fire, food poisoning, or any other catastrophic
event, or an event caused by the action or inaction of the COUNTY or SHERIFF
or their employees, agents or contractors, which results in medical care for the
JAIL POPULATION, JAIL staff, visitors, or contractors, CHM shall not be
responsible for costs attributable to such catastrophic event and all such costs
shall be born by the COUNTY. Notwithstanding the above, CHM shall be
responsible for medical costs associated with such an event to the extent an event
was caused solely by CHM.
ARTICLE VII
COUNTY'S DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS
7.0 COMPLIANCE WITH HIPAA. The COLJNTY, JAIL, and SHERIFF and
their employees, agents and subcontractors shall comply with the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (hereinafter "HIPAA") to
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the extent it is applicable. The SHERIFF shall implement policies and/or
procedures in compliance with HIPAA.
7.1 COMPREHENSNE MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH CARE. CHM shall
identify to the SHERIFF those members of the JAIL POPULATION with medical
or mental health conditions which may be worsened as a result of being
incarcerated at the JAIL or which may require extensive care while incarcerated.
After review of the circumstances, and when security risks permit, the SHERIFF
shall make every effort to have such an INMATE/DETAINEE released,
transferred or otherwise removed from the correctional setting.
7.2 RECORD ACCESS. During the term of this AGREEMENT, and far a reasonable
time following the termination of this AGREEMENT, the SHERIFF shall provide
CHM, at CHM's request, the COUNTY, JAIL and/or SHERIFF'S records
(including medical records) relating to the provision of health care services to the
JAIL POPULATION, under this AGREEMENT including records maintained by
hospitals, and other outside health care providers involved in the care or treatment
of the JAIL POPULATION (to the extent the COLTNTY, JAIL or SHERiFF has
control of, or access to, such records). CHM may request such records in
connection with the investigation of, or defense of, any claim by a third party
related to CHM's conduct or to prosecute a claim against a third party. Any such
information provided by the SHERIFF to CHM that the SHERIFF considers
confidential shall be kept confidential by CHM and shall not, except as may be
required by law, be distributed to any third party without prior written approval by
the SHERIFF.
7.3 USE OF INMATES/DETAINEES IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE
SERVICES. INMATES/DETAINEES of the JAIL shall not be employed or
otherwise engaged or utilized by either CHM or the SHERIF'F in rendering any
health care services to the JAIL POPULATION, provided however, that
INMATES/DETAINEES may be used in positions not involving the rendering of
health care services directly to the JAIL POPULATION and not involving access
to JAIL POPULATION records in accordance with NCCHC standards.
7.4 SECURITY OF THE JAIL FACILITY AND CHM. CHM and the COLJNTY
understand that adequate security services are necessary for the safety of the
agents, employees, and subcontractors of CHM, as well as for the security of the
JAIL POPULATION and SHERIFF'S staff, consistent with a correctional setting.
The SHERIFF shall provide security sufficient to enable CHM, its HEALTH
CARE STAFF, employees, agents and/or subcontractors to safely provide the
health care services described in this AGREEMENT. CHM, its HEALTH CARE
STAFF, employees, agents and/or subcontractors shall follow all security
procedures of the SHERIFF while at the JAIL or other premises under the
SHERIFF's direction or control. However, any CHM HEALTH CARE STAFF,
employee, agent and/or subcontractor may, at any time, refuse to provide any
service required under this AGREEMENT if such person reasonably feels that the
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current safety services are insufficient in which case, CHM must give immediate
written notice to the SHERIFF, or designee specifying HEALTH CARE STAFF's
concerns and providing suggestions to remedy such concerns. CHM shall not be
liable for any loss or damages resulting from CHM's HEALTH CARE STAFF,
employees, agents and/or subcontractors failure to provide medical services due
to unreasonably insufficient security services.
7.5 SHERIFF'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. CHM, its HEALTH CARE
STAFF, employees, agents and/or subcontractors shall operate within the
requirements of the COLTNTY'S and/or SHERIFF'S posted security Policies and
Procedures, which impact the provision of inedical services.
7.5.1 A complete set of said Policies and Procedures shall be maintained by the
COUNTY and made available for inspection by CHM at the JAIL, and
CHM may make a reasonable number of copies of any specific section(s)
it wishes using the SHERIFF'S photocopy equipment and paper.
7.5.2 Any Policy or Procedure that may impact the provision of health care
services to the JAIL POPULATION which has not been made available to
CHM shall not be enforceable against CHM unless otherwise agreed upon
by both parties.
7.5.3 Any modification of the posted Policies and Procedures shall be timely
provided to CHM. CHM, its HEALTH CARE STAFF, employees, agents
and/or subcontractors shall operate within the requirement of a modified
Policy or Procedure after such modification has been made available to
CHM.
7.5.4 If any of the COLJNTY and/or SHERIFF's Policies and Procedures
specifically relate to the delivery of inedical services, the COUNTY
and/or SHERIFF's representative and CHM shall review the COUNTY
and/or SHERIFF's Policies and Procedures and where practicable, modify
or remove those provisions that conflict with CHM's Jail Health Care
Policies and Procedures.
7.6 DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. CHM shall not be liable for loss of or damage to
equipment and supplies of CHM, its agents, employees or subcontractors if such
loss or damage was caused by the sole negligence of the COUNTY and/or
SHERIFF's employees.
7.7 SECURE TRANSPORTATION. The SHERIFF shall provide security as
necessary and appropriate in connection with the transportation of a member of
the JAIL POPULATION to and from off-site services including, but not limited
to, SPECIALTY SERVICES, hospitalization, pathology and radiology services as
requested by CHM. CHM shall coordinate with the SHERIFF's office for
transportation to and from the off-site services provider or hospital.
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7.8 OFFICE EQUIPMENT. The SHERIFF shall provide use of existing COUNTY-
owned office equipment and all necessary utilities (including telephone and fax
line service) in place at the JAIL health care facilities for use by HEALTH CARE
STAFF for health-care related services only. The COLJNTY will not be required
to make upgrades to any existing equipment to fulfill the terms of this provision. At
the termination of this AGREEMENT, CHM shall return to the COUNTY
possession and control of all COLTNTY-owned medical and office equipment. At
such time, the office and medical equipment shall be in good working order,
reasonable wear and tear excepted.
7.9 NON-MEDICAL CARE OF JAIL POPULATION. It is understood that the
SHERIFF shall provide for all the non-medical personal needs and services of the
JAIL POPULATION as required by law. CHM shall not be responsible for
providing, or liable for failing to provide, non-medical services to the JAIL
POPULATION including, but not limited to, daily housekeeping services, dietary
services, building maintenance services, personal hygiene supplies and services
and linen supplies.
7.10 JAIL POPULATION INFORMATION. In order to assist CHM in providing the
best possible health care services to COVERED PERSONS, the SHERIF'F shall
provide, as needed, information pertaining to the COVERED PERSON that CHM
and the SHERIFF mutually identify as reasonable and necessary for CHM to
adequately to perform its obligations under this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE VIII
COMPENSATION/ADJUSTMENTS
8.0 ANNUAL AMOUNT/MONTHLY PAYMENTS. The base annual amount for
this AGREEMENT is Two Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-
Two Dollars and sixty cents ($246,492.60). The amount to be paid by the
COiJNTY to CHM for the INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD shall be Eighty-Two
Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Four pollars and twenty cents ($82,164.20). Each
monthly payment shall be at Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Forty-One Dollars
and five cents ($20,541.05), pro-rated for any partial months and subject to any
reconciliations as set forth below. The first monthly amount is to be paid to CHM
on the 1 st day of September, 2009 for services administered in the month of
September, 2009. Each monthly payment thereafter is to be paid by the
COLTNTY to CHM before or on the ls` day of the month of the month of service.
8.1 MONTHLY RECONCILIATION PROCESS. CHM will provide a monthly
reconciliation with the COLJNTY for any amounts owed by either party pursuant
to the terms of this AGREEMENT, including, but not limited to:
8.1.1 ADJUSTMENT FOR MADP. The monthly reconciliation shall include a
per diem adjustment based on the MADP of 75 COLTNTY
INMATES/DETAINEES. For each month reconciled, if the JAIL's
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MADP is greater than 75 COUNTY INMATES/ DETAINEES, the
compensation payable to CHM by the COUNTY shall be increased by the
number of INMATES/DETAINEES over 75 at the per diem rate of $0.68.
8.1.2 ADJUSTMENT FOR COSTS IN EXCESS OF CAP AMOUNTS. The
monthly reconciliation shall include any amounts paid by CHM in excess
of the financial limits listed in this AGREEMENT. The compensation
payable to CHM by the COUNTY shall be increased by any costs paid by
CHM in excess of the financial limits listed in 1.15.2 and 1.19.
ARTICLE IX
TERM AND TERMINATION
9.0 TERM. The term of this AGREEMENT shall be four (4) months from September
1, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. through December 31, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. This
AGREEMENT shall automatically renew for additional one year periods on
January 1 st of each subsequent year with mutually agreed upon increases, unless
this AGREEMENT is terminated or notice of termination is given, as set forth in
this Article.
9.0.1 RENEWAL. Both parties have agreed if this AGREEMENT is renewed
on January 1, 2010 there will be a 0% increase of the annual amount for
the 2010 CONTRACT YEAR. Upon each subsequent renewal of this
AGREEMENT pursuant to paragraph 9.0, an increase in the annual
compensation amount may be negotiated between the parties. Should the
parties reach said agreement after the renewal date, the agreed upon
increase shall be retroactive to the date of the renewal. CHM reserves the
right to evaluate and recommend staffing increases to be mutually agreed
upon by both parties.
9.1 TERMINATION FOR LACK OF APPROPRIATIONS. It is understood and
agreed that this AGREEMENT shall be subject to annual appropriations by the
BOARD of the COUNTY.
9.1.1 Recognizing that termination for lack of appropriations may entail
substantial costs for CHM, the COLTNTY and the SHERIFF shall act in
good faith and make every effort to give CHM reasonable advance notice
of any potential problem with funding or appropriations.
9.1.2 If future funds are not appropriated for this AGREEMENT, and upon
exhaustion of existing funding, the COUNTY and SHERIFF inay
terminate this AGREEMENT without penalty or liability, by providing
written notice to CMH within three (3) working days of the budget/
appropriation decision.
9.2 TERMINATION DUE TO CHM'S OPERATIONS. The COLJNTY reserves the
right to terminate this AGREEMENT immediately upon written notification to
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CHM in the event that CHM discontinues or abandons operations, is adjudged
bankrupt or is reorganized under any bankruptcy law, or fails to keep in force any
required insurance policies. Both parties agree that termination under this
provision will be considered for cause.
9.3 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. The AGREEMENT may be terminated for cause
under the following provisions:
9.3.1 TERMINATION BY CHM. Failure of the COtJNTY and/or SHERIFF to
comply with any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be considered
grounds for termination of this AGREEMENT by CHM upon thirty (30)
days advance written notice to the COUNTY specifying the termination
effective date and identifying the "basis for termination." The COITNTY
shall pay for services rendered up to the date of termination of the
AGREEMENT. Upon receipt of the written notice, the COUNTY shall
have ten (10) days to provide a written response to CHM. If the
COLTNTY provides a written response to CHM which provides an
adequate explanation for the "basis for termination" and the COUNTY
cures the "basis for termination" to the satisfaction of the CHM, the thirty
(30) day notice shall become null and void and this AGREEMENT will
remain in full force and effect. Termination under this provision shall be
without penalty to CHM.
9.3.2 TERMINATION BY COUNTY. Failure of CHM to comply with any
provision of this AGREEMENT shall be considered grounds for
termination of this AGREEMENT by the SHERIFF or the COUNTY who
shall provide thirty (30) days advanced written notice specifying the
termination effective date and identifying the "basis for termination." The
COLTNTY shall pay for services rendered up to the date of termination of
the AGREEMENT. Upon receipt of the written notice CHM shall have
ten (10) days to provide a written response to the COIJNTY. If CHM
provides a written response to the COLTNTY which provides an adequate
explanation for the "basis of termination," or cures the "basis for
termination" to the satisfaction of the SHERIFF, the thirty (30) day notice
shall become null and void and this contract will remain in full force and
effect. Termination under this provision shall be without penalty to the
SHERIFF or the COUNTY.
9.4 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this AGREEMENT, the SHERIFF, the COUNTY or CHM may,
without prejudice to any other rights it may have, terminate this AGREEMENT
for their convenience and without cause by giving ninety (90) days advance
written notice to the other party.
9.5 COMPENSATION UPON TERMINATION. If any of the above termination
clauses are exercised by any of the parties to this AGREEMENT, the COiJNTY
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shall pay CHM for all services rendered by CHM up to the date of termination of
the AGREEMENT regardless of the COLTNTY'S failure to appropriate funds.
9.6 PROPERTY DISPOSITION UPON TERMINATION. Upon termination of this
AGREEMENT, CHM shall be allowed to remove from the JAIL any stock
medications or supplies purchased by CHM that have not been used at the time of
termination. CHM shall also be allowed to remove its property from the JAIL
including its proprietary Policies and Procedures, Manuals, Training Material, and
Forms.
ARTICLE X
LIABILITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
10.0 INSURANCE COVERAGE. CHM shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure
and maintain during the term of this AGREEMENT, the following coverage and
limits of insurance:
10.0.1 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY. Medical
Malpractice/ Professional Liability insurance in an amount not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the aggregate.
10.0.2 COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY. Comprehensive General
Liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
and $3,000,000 in the aggregate.
10.0.3 WORKER'S COMPENSATION. Worker's Compensation coverage as
required by applicable state law.
10.1 ENDORSEMENTS. The Comprehensive General Liability policy shall contain
additional endarsements naming the COLJNTY, the SHERIFF and the JAIL as an
additional insured with respect to liabilities arising out of the performance of
services under this AGREEMENT.
10.2 PROOF OF INSURANCE. CHM shall provide the COiJNTY proof of
professional liability or medical malpractice coverage for CHM's HEALTH
CARE STAFF, employees, agents and subcontractors, for the term services are
provided under this AGREEMENT. CHM shall promptly notify the SHERIFF, in
writing, of each change in coverage, reduction in policy amounts or cancellation
of insurance coverage. If CHM fails to provide proof of adequate insurance
within a reasonable time under the circumstances, then the COLJNTY shall be
entitled to terminate this AGREEMENT without penalty to the COUNTY or the
SHERIFF pursuant to the terms of Article IX.
10.3 INDEMNIFICATION. CHM agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
COUNTY, its agents, servants and employees from any and all claims, actions,
lawsuits, damages, judgments or liabilities of any kind whatsoever arising out of
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the sole negligence of CHM, its agents, employees and independent contractors in
the performance of its duties under this AGREEMENT. The COLTNTY and
SHERIFF shall promptly notify CHM of any incident, claim or lawsuit of which
they become aware and shall fully cooperate in the defense of such claim. CHM
shall take all steps necessary to promptly defend and protect the COIJNTY and
SHERIFF, including retention of defense counsel and CHM shall retain sole
control of the defense while the action is pending, to the extent allowed by law.
CHM shall not be responsible for any claims arising out of: (1) the COLTNTY or
SHERIFF or their employees' or agents' intentionally preventing any persons
from receiving medical care ordered by CHM its HEALTH CARE STAFF,
employees, agents, or independent contractors; or (2) the negligence of the
COUNTY or SHERIFF or their employees or agents in promptly presenting an ill
or injured person to CHM for treatment if it should have been obvious to a non-
medical individual that the person was in serious need of immediate medical
attention; or (3) the COUNTY or SHERIFF or their employees' or agents' breach
of this AGREEMENT. To the extent allowed by law, the COLINTY and
SHERIFF do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless CHM, its agents,
employees and independent contractors from any and all injuries, claims, actions,
lawsuits, damages, judgments or liabilities of any kind arising solely out of the
negligence of the COLJNTY ar SHERIFF or their agents, servants or employees.
10.3.1 Furthermore, if a claim is brought against the SHERIFF and/or the
COUNTY relating to CHM's negligent performance of its duties under
this AGREEMENT and the COiJNTY ar SHERIFF'S insurance provider
defends or indemnifies the SHERIFF and/or the COUNTY, CHM shall
have no defense or indemnification obligation under Section 10.3.
10.4 HIPAA. CHM, the COUNTY, JAIL, and SHERIFF and their employees, agents
and subcontractors shall fully comply with, and shall implement all necessary
policies and/or procedures in order to comply with, the requirements of the
HIPAA as it applies to the services provided under this AGREEMENT. The
COLINTY, JAIL and SHERIFF and their employees and agents shall indemnify
and hold harmless CHM from and against any claims of any kind made as a result
of alleged or actual violations of HIPAA by the COUNTY, the SHERIFF and
their employees, agents and subcontractors, unless such claims are proven to be
caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CHM.
10.5 SURVIVABILITY. The obligations under this Article X shall survive the
termination of this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS
11.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS. It is mutually understood and
agreed, and it is the intent of the parties hereto that an independent contractor
relationship be and is hereby established under the terms and conditions of this
AGREEMENT. Nothing in this AGREEMENT shall be construed to create an
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agency relationship, an employer/employee relationship, a joint venture
relationship, or any other relationship allowing the COUNTY or SHERIFF to
exercise control or direction over the manner or methods by which CHM, its
employees, agents or subcontractors perform hereunder, or CHM to exercise
control or direction over the manner or methods by which the COLJNTY or the
SHERIFF, and their employees, agents or subcontractors perform hereunder,
other than as provided in this AGREEMENT. CHM assumes all financial
responsibility for the employees of CHM, such as workers compensation,
unemployment insurance, wages, withholding taxes, social security, sales and
other taxes that may be directly or indirectly related to the services to be provided
under this AGREEMENT.
11.1 SUBCONTRACTING. In order to discharge its obligations hereunder, CHM
may engage certain physicians as independent contractors rather than employees
("Contract Professionals"). CHM shall not engage any Contract Professional that
does not meet the applicable professional licensing requirements and CHM shall
exercise administrative supervision over such Contract Professionals as necessary
to insure the strict fulfillment of the obligations contained in this AGREEMENT.
As the relationship between CHM and these Contract Professionals will be that of
independent contractor, CHM will not be considered or deemed to be engaged in
the practice of inedicine. Services provided by Contract Professionals under this
AGREEMENT shall be provided in a manner reasonably consistent with the
independent medical judgment the Contract Professional is required to exercise.
11.2 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTLINITY. CHM will not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex,
ancestry, national origin, place of birth, marital status, sexual orientation, age or
handicap unrelated to a bona fide occupational qualification of the position or
because of status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-Era veteran. CHM will
distribute copies of its commitment not to discriminate to all persons who
participate in recruitment, screening, referral and selection of job applicants, and
to prospective job applicants.
11.3 WANER OF BREACH. The waiver of either party of a breach or violation of
any provision of this AGREEMENT shall not operate as, or be construed to be, a
waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provision hereof.
11.4 OTHER CONTRACTS AND THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. The parties
acknowledge that CHM is neither bound by or aware of any other existing
contracts to which either the SHERIFF or the COUNTY are a party and which
relate to the providing of health care to INMATES/DETAINEES at the JAIL.
The parties agree that they have not entered into this AGREEMENT for the
benefit of any third person or persons, and it is their express intention that this
AGREEMENT is for their respective benefits only and not far the benefits of
others who might otherwise be deemed to constitute third-party beneficiaries
thereof.
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11.5 FORCE MAJEURE. In case performance of any terms or provisions hereof shall
be delayed or prevented because of compliance with any law, decree or order of
any governmental agency or authority of local, State or Federal governments or
because of riots, war, terrorism, explosions, acts of civil or military authority, acts
of public enemy, public disturbances, lack of adequate security escorts, strikes,
lockouts, differences with workers, earthquakes, fires, floods, Acts of God or any
other reason whatsoever which is not reasonably within the control of the party's
whose performance is interfered with and which, by the exercise of reasonable
diligence, said party is unable to prevent; the party so suffering may, at its option,
suspend, without liability, the performance of its obligations hereunder during the
period such cause continues.
11.6 ASSIGNMENT. No party to this AGREEMENT may assign or transfer this
AGREEMENT, or any part thereof, without the written consent of the other
parties.
11.7 NOTICES. Any notice of termination, requests, demands or other
communications under this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be
deemed delivered: (a) when delivered in person to a representative the parties
listed below; (b) upon receipt when mailed by first-class certified mail, return
receipt requested, addressed to the party at the address below; or (c) upon
confirmation of receipt if sent by facsimile to the fax numbers of the parties listed
below:
If for CHM: If for COLJNTY:
Correctional Healthcare Management, Inc. Jail Administrator
Legal Counsel 885 East Chambers Ave.
6200 South Syracuse Way, Suite 440 P.O. Box 359
Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Eagle, Colorado 81631
And
Eagle County Attorney
Bryan Treu, Esq.
500 Broadway
Eagle, Colorado 81631
If for CHM: If for COUNTY:
(303) 706-9068 (970) 328-1448
(970) 328-8699
Such address or facsimile number may be changed from time to time by either
party by providing written notice as provided above.
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11.8 GOVERNING LAW. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to the conflicts
of laws or rules of any jurisdiction. Venue shall be exclusive in Eagle County,
Colorado.
11.9 COLJNTERPARTS. This AGREEMENT may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original and all of which shall
constitute but one and the same instrument.
11.10 TITLES OF PARAGRAPHS. Titles of paragraphs are inserted solely for
convenience of reference and shall not be deemed to limit, expand or otherwise
affect the provisions to which they relate.
11.11 SEVERABILITY. In the event that any one or more provisions of this
AGREEMENT shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall
not affect any other provision of this AGREEMENT and this AGREEMENT shall
be constnied and enforced as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision
had never been contained herein.
11.12 PROVISION MANDATED BY C.R.S. §8-17.5.101, PROHIBITIONS ON
PUBLIC CONTRACT FOR SERVICES:
If CHM has any employees or subcontractors, CHM shall comply with C.R.S. §
8-17.5-101, et seq., regarding Illegal Aliens - Public Contracts for Services, and
this AGREEMENT. By execution of this AGREEMENT, CHM certifies that it
does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform
under this AGREEMENT and that CHM will participate in the E-verify Program
or other Department of Labor and Employment program ("Department Program")
in order to confirm the eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for
employment to perform work under this AGREEMENT.
11.12.1. CHM shall not:
(i) Knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform work under this AGREEMENT for services; or
(ii) Enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to
certify to CHM that the subcontractor shall not knowingly
employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work
under the public contract for services.
11.12.2. CHM has confirmed the employment eligibility of all employees
who are newly hired for employment to perform work under this
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AGREEMENT through participation in the E-verify Program or
Department Program, as administered by the United States
Department of Homeland Security. Information on applying for
the E-verify program can be found at:
http://www.dhs.~ov/xprevprot/pro~rams/~c 1185221678150.shtm
11.12.3. CHM shall not use either the E-verify program or other
Department Program procedures to undertake pre-employment
screening of job applicants while the public contract for services is
being performed.
11.12.4. If CHM obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing
work under the public contract for services knowingly employs or
contracts with an illegal alien, CHM shall be required to:
(i) Notify the subcontractor and the COLJNTY within three
days that CHM has actual knowledge that the subcontractor
is employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and
(ii) Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within
three days of receiving the notice required pursuant to
subparagraph (i) of the paragraph (D) the subcontractor
does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal
alien; except that CHM shall not terminate the contract
with the subcontractor if during such three days the
subcontractor provides information to establish that the
subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted
with an illegal alien.
1 L 12.5. CHM shall comply with any reasonable request by the Department
of Labor and Employment made in the course of an investigation
that the department is undertaking pursuant to its authority
established in C.R.S. § 8-17.5-102(5).
11.12.6. If CHM violates these prohibitions, the COLTNTY may terminate
the contract for a breach of the contract. If the contract is so
terminated specifically for a breach of this provision of this
AGREEMENT, CHM shall be liable for actual and consequential
damages to the COLTNTY as required by law.
11.12.7. The COUNTY will notify the office of the Colorado Secretary of
State if CHM violates this provision of this AGREEMENT and the
COLTNTY terminates the Contract for such breach.
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11.13 SOLE SOURCE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
If CHM has entered into a sole source government contract or contracts with the State of
Colorado or any of its political subdivisions as defined in Article XXVIII of the Colorado
Constitution, which including this AGREEMENT in the aggregate on an annual basis
equal or exceed the amount of $100,000, then the following provisions apply:
11.13.1. Because of a presumption of impropriety between contributions to
any campaign and sole source government contracts, CHM, on
behalf of itself , any person who controls ten percent or more of the
shares of or interest in CHM, and the CHM's officers, directors
and trustees (collectively, the "Contract Holder") shall
contractually agree, for the duration of the contract and for two
years thereafter, to cease making, causing to be made, or inducing
by any means, a contribution, directly or indirectly, on behalf of
the Contractor Holder or on behalf of his or her immediate family
member and for the benefit of any political party or for the benefit
of any candidate for any elected office of the state or any of its
political subdivisions.
11.13.2 The parties further agree that if a Contract Holder makes or causes
to be made any contribution intended to promote or influence the
result of an election on a ballot issue, the Contract Holder shall not
be qualified to enter into a sole source government contract
relating to that particular ballot issue.
11.13.3 The parties agree that if a Contract Holder intentionally violates
sections 15 or 17(2) of Article XXVIII of the Colorado
Constitution, as contractual damages that Contract Holder shall be
ineligible to hold any sole source government contract, or public
employment with the state or any of its political subdivisions, for
three years.
11.13.4 The Contract Holder agrees to comply with the summary and
notice provisions of Section 16 of Article XXVIII of the Colorado
Constitution.
11.13.5 These provisions shall not apply to the extent they have been
enjoined or invalidated by a court of competent jurisdiction.
11.13.6 All terms used in this Section and not otherwise defined in this
AGREEMENT shall have the same meaning as set forth in Article
XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution.
11.14 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement of
the parties and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the promises,
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representations, negotiations, discussions and agreements that have been made in
connection with the subject matter hereof. This AGREEMENT may be amended
at any time, but only with the written consent of all parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed in their
official acts by their respective representative, each of whom is duly authorized to execute the
same.
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED AS STATED ABOVE:
County of Eagle, Colorado
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Sara~J. Fisher
Title: Board of County Commissioners,
Chairman
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4) Title: AGREEMENT FOR INMATE HEALTH CARE ~~Y2VICES IN
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7) Purpose: To contract with Correctional Hexlthcare Management,
Inc. for the administration and provision of correctional health care services
at the Eagle County Detention Facility
8) Schedule: NA
9) Financial considerations: The base amount for this agreement for the
initial contract period (September 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009) is
$82,164.20; addition~l amounts may be charged for additional services if
required. The base is amount for this agreement for the 2010 contract year
will be $246,492.60.
Has agreement amount been fully budgeted? Yes
How much of the budgeted funds will remain after execution of this
contract? $53,507.4
Does agreement comply with Eagle County's Purchasing/Bidding/Request
For Proposal guidelines set forth in Resolution 2006-071? Yes, sole source
exemption npplied.
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