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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07122011 - C.35RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution #20941, to add four (4) Registered Nurse-Advanced Level (VWXE) (represented) positions at salary level L32 1878 ($8,270-$8,477), one (1) Licensed Vocational Nurse (VT7G) (represented) position at salary level QBX 1287 ($3,811-$4,867), and one (1) 24/40 Registered Nurse-Experienced Level (VWXD) at salary level L3H 0400 ($6,952-$7,748) in the Health Services Department. (ARRA Funds) FISCAL IMPACT: Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of $844819, including approximately $25,994 in pension costs, and will be completely funded by American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009 Funds. This action will result in no net County Cost. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 07/12/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Teji O'Malley, 925-957-5249 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: July 12, 2011 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: Malinda Brown, Roxana Mendoza, Teji O'Malley C. 35 To:Board of Supervisors From:Ted Cwiek Date:July 12, 2011 Contra Costa County Subject:P300 #20941 Add four RN-Advanced positions and one Licensed Vocational Nurse position BACKGROUND: The Health Services Department is requesting the addition of these position in order to comply with the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. Provisions under the ARRA have made available Federal and State funding to health care organizations and hospitals that provide services to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries to assist in the adoption and implementation of "certified electronic health record technology", replacing paper medical records by 2014 (H.R. 1, 111th Cong. §§ 4001-4201 (2009). After full implementation and evaluation, staffing levels will be reviewed and adjusted to the new processing environment. The electronic medical records will be used by physicians, nurses, and other health care personnel. Development of the system is a clinically driven process that requires clinicians to "build" and test the various modules based on the manner in which patient care is delivered. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Adding these positions and recruitment of personnel is critical in order to secure Federal and State funding, to meet target implementation time-frames, and to comply with Federal mandates to prevent any reductions in Medicare reimbursements. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable ATTACHMENTS P-300 #20941