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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC99-069 Colorado West Mental Healthrn _ C94-O-W ,'sow JAIL MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT (Mental Health Services) THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on this 31 st day of December, 1998 by and between the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado and the Eagle County Sheriff, hereinafter referred to jointly as "Detention Facility" and Colorado West Mental Health, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor". This Agreement is entered into pursuant to the Standards for the Accreditation of Medical Care and Health Services in Jails, Eagle County's Detention Health Administration Standards and the Eagle County Jail Health Care Services Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Standards") which are available for review at the Detention Facility and incorporated herein by this reference, and shall be governed by the terms of said Standards and Agreements as have been adopted by the Detention Facility from time to time. Contractor hereby certifies that it is duly authorized and licensed to provide mental health services within the State of Colorado in accordance with the requirements of the Standards. Contractor hereby agrees to provide mental health services to the Detention Facility which comply with the Standards and other applicable local, state and federal law. Contractor has read and understands the Standards and acknowledges its responsibility to provide services that meet these Standards. Continuing accreditation of the County Jail is contingent upon Contractor complying with the Standards. Contractor shall ensure that qualified staff is provided to comply with the terms of this Agreement. Contractor understands its obligation to make the final mental health judgement regarding care provided to inmates of the Detention Facility. The Detention Facility agrees that no restriction, other than those imposed by the Standards, shall be imposed upon the Contractor regarding the provided mental health services. Security regulations applicable to jail personnel will apply to the Contractor and its staff. INSURANCE All parties hereto agree to share the responsibility to assure that the informed consent portion of the Standards are observed, and to assure that written authorization from the inmate is obtained prior to the release of information in that individual's dental report. If Contractor fails or is unable to perform the required services, the County may make alternate arrangements for services in any manner it deems necessary in its sole discretion. The Contractor agrees that it shall maintain during the term of this Agreement insurance in the following types and coverage, protecting the Detention Facility from claims which may arise out of or result from each respective party's operations under this Agreement, whether such operations by itself or by anyone directly employed by each respective party, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable: A. Individual Professional Liability Insurance shall be carried in the amount of $1,000,000 (One Million Dollars) per medical incident and $3,000,000 (Three Million Dollars) annual aggregate. B. Professional Corporation Liability Insurance shall be carried in the amount of $1,000,000 (One Million Dollars) per medical incident and $3,000,000 (Three Million Dollars) annual aggregate. TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be effective from December 31, 1998 to December 31, 1999 and may be renewed annually by agreement of the parties. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon 30 days written notice to the other party for any or no reason. JAIL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER The parties designate Colorado West Mental Health as the primary mental health provider to perform their services hereunder. FEE Contractor shall be paid at $80.00 per hour for consultations made pursuant to this Agreement. 2 DETENTION FACILITY: r.Acce COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: OLOP A00 By: By: Clerk to the Bo d of County Johnette Phillips Commissioners Chairman Address for Giving Notice: Post Office Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF IC Giving Notice: Post Office Box 359 Eagle, CO 81631 COLD O WEST MENTAL HEALTH By: Kenneth M. Stein, Ph.D. Executive Director Address for Giving Notice: Post Office Box 1620 Eagle, CO 81631 3 'Y'ItIB�JTION OIS Originals to: 1, onfracs s ok _ j L� 1 2. 4.- �o�+� 1. Accounting 2. 3. 4.