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Intergovernnnentali\greennent
This agreement is between Jackson County acting by and through its Department of Health and
Human Services, hereinafter called "County", and the City of Ashland, hereinafter called "City". In
support of the Supervising Physician program both parties agree to the following:
1. Effective Date and Duration. This agreement shall become effective on the date in which
the last party has signed the agreement. Unless earlier terminated or extended this
agreement shall expire on June 30, 2009.
2. Statennent of Work. The statement of work is contained in Exhibit A hereto and by this
reference made a part thereof.
3. Consideration. City of Ashland will pay County $1 ,532.00 pursuant to this agreement. This
charge is a run fee of$0.51 and an EMT base fee of$6.50. This is a weighted fee based on
the level of the EMT. First Responders are weighted at 0.8 of the fee, EMT Basics are
, weighted at 1.0, EMT Intermediates at 2.5 and EMT Paramedics at 4.0 of the base fee. In
consideration the County shall provide centralized clerical support in the form of a 0.25
F. T .E. Office Assistant IV to the Supervising Physician program in Jackson County and all
necessary office supplies to carry out activities as outlined in Exhibit A. County agrees to
employ, supervise and provide directions to ensure successful work of this staff person.
4. i\ccess to Records. Duly authorized representatives of City of Ashland shall have access to
records concerning this centralized EMS clerical office and staff for this Supervising
Physician program.
5. Termination. This contract may be terminated by the mutual consent of the parties, or by
either party upon thirty (30) days notice unless a shorter period is agree to by both parties.
Notice of termination shall be accomplished in writing, and delivered by certified mail or in
person.
6. Indennnification. To the extent permitted by Article 11, Section7 and Article 11, Section 10
of the Oregon Constitution and the Oregon Tort Claims Act, each party hereto agrees to
indemnify, within the limits of the Oregon Tort Claims act, and save the other hannless from
any claim, liability or damage resulting from any error, omission, or act of negligence on the
part of the indemnifying party, its officers, employees or agents in the performance ( or
nonperformance) of its responsibilities under this Agreement, provided the parties will not
be required to indemnify the other for any such liability arising out of the wrongful act of the
other's officers, employees or agents.
Interagency Agreement-City of Ashland
7. HIP AA Compliance. If the work performed under this Interagency Agreement is covered
by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or the federal regulations
implementing the Act (collectively referred to as HIP AA), City of Ashland agrees to perform
the work in compliance with HIP AA. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the
work performed under this Interagency Agreement is covered by HIP AA, City of Ashland
shall comply with the following:
(i) Privacy and Security of Individually Identifiable Health Information: City of
Ashland, it agents, employees and subcontractors shall protect individually
identifiable health information obtained or maintained about participants of City of
Ashland programs funded by this agreement from unauthorized use or disclosure,
consistent with the requirements of HIP AA. This Interagency Agreement may be
amended to include additional terms and conditions related to the privacy and
security of individually identifiable health information.
8. Merger Clause. This Interagency Agreement and attached Exhibit constitute the entire
agreement between the parties. No waiver, consent, modification or change of terms of this
Interagency Agreement shall bind either party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
Such waiver, consent, modification or change, ifmade, shall be effective only in the specific
instance and for the specific purpose given. There are no understandings, agreements, or
representations, oral or written, not specified herein regarding this contract. City of Ashland,
by signature of its authorized representative, hereby acknowledges that he/she has read this
Interagency Agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.
9. METHOD AND PLACE OF GIVING NOTICE, SUBMITTING BILLS, AND
MAKING PAYMENTS. All notices, bills and payments shall be made in writing and may
be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notices, bills and payments sent by mail should be
addressed as follows:
Attn: City of Ashland
20 East Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
Jackson County
10 S Oakdale Room 208
Medford, OR 97501
And when so addressed, shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid. In all other instances, notices, bills, and payments shall be deemed given at
the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the person to
whom notices, bills, and payments are to be given by giving notice pursuant to this
paragraph.
Interagency Agreement-City of Ashland
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Interagency Agreement-City of Ashland
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Exhibit A
Jackson County
Supervising Physician Clerical Support
Jackson County agrees to supervise, provide direction, and ensure successful work ofa 0.25 F.T.E.
Office Assistant IV. The goal is to provide centralized clerical support for the Supervising Physician
program in Jackson County and specific coordinated emergency medical service functions.
Specific Activities
~ To maintain a phone access line and message system.
~ To maintain and update the Standing Orders for all EMS agencies as requested by the
Supervising Physician(s).
~ To maintain a Web page and Internet e-mail access.
~ To assure publication and distribution of an EMS newsletter.
~ To maintain attendance at peer reviews.
~ To maintain a listing of EMS educational activities.
~ To maintain EMT and First Responder training records provided by the County or the
Supervising Physician program.
~ To attend meetings, take and transcribe minutes of EMS/QA/MCI and other meetings as
assigned.
~ To provide general clerical support for the Supervising Physician(s).
~ To assist the Supervising Physician(s) in preparing for Peer Reviews.
~ To complete special projects as assigned.
~ To maintain records of correspondence of the Supervising Physician(s).
Interagency Agreement-City of Ashland