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Vote on a request to accept up to $33,400 in the current fiscal year for funding of nutritionist position.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to accept up to $33,400 in the current fiscal year for funding of nutritionist position.
Introduction & Background: The health department currently provides 1.5 FTE towards registered dietitian services. Piedmont Health Services desires to enter into a contractual relationship with the health department to expand registered dietitian services at their facility in Siler City. Piedmont Health Services will enter into a contract with the health department to fund 0.5 FTE salary and all fringe to make the existing half-time registered dietitian position full time. 50% of the position will be at Piedmont Health Services and 50% will remain with the health department.
Discussion & Analysis: This collaboration will continue the expansion of the partnership with Piedmont Health Services to meet the needs of the community. Additionally, any future recruiting needs will be enhanced by increasing the position to full time with benefits.
Budgetary Impact: No local funding requested. Piedmont will cover additional salary and fringe benefits for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Recommendation: Vote on a request to accept up to $33,400 in the current fiscal year for funding of nutritionist position.