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Vote on a request to approve the FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. Emergency Medical Services One Year and Ten Month Agreement and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve the FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. Emergency Medical Services One Year and Ten Month Agreement and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.
Introduction & Background: Chatham County originally entered into an agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. on May 5, 1997 for FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. to provide emergency medical services within Chatham County at the paramedic level. The current agreement, entered into on November 1, 2016 and extended once, ends on August 31, 2018. Chatham County and First Health of the Carolinas, Inc. have agreed to a one year and ten month agreement.
Discussion & Analysis: Chatham County and FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. will enter into a one year and ten month agreement to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at the paramedic level. In addition to managing traditional elements of an EMS system such as medical direction, personnel, continuing education, supplies, equipment, an ambulance fleet, and billing; FirstHealth provides transportation for the deceased, participates in local emergency planning and exercises, conducts community outreach, and serves on the Regional EMS Advisory Council.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: This agreement supports the comprehensive plan objective to foster a healthy community.
Budgetary Impact: $2,419,692.50; Payable in equal monthly installments of $241,969.25
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve the FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. Emergency Medical Services One Year and Ten Month Agreement and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.