HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12042012 - C.54RECOMMENDATION(S):
Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21208 to add one (1) Registered Nurse- Experienced Level (VWXD)
position at salary level L3H 0400 ($7091.26 - $7903.79), in the Health Services Department
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $138,223.80, including pension costs of
$30,208.76, and will be offset by money saved from reducing preventative admissions, and member premiums.
100% Enterprise Fund III.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) is starting a new program that will help hospital
discharged patients throughout the County get back into primary care more quickly. This program will help offset the
financial losses currently incurred from the State by decreasing the number of Potentially Preventable Admissions.
Therefore, a registered nurse position is needed to work with hospital social workers and discharge planners to
coordinate care for patients triaged back to primary care or triaged to Case Management. This position will provide a
level of assistance that will improve the transitional care of hospitalized patients, which can prevent unnecessary
emergency room visits and readmissions.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/04/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Enid Mendoza, 957-5263
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: December 4, 2012
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 54
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Ted Cwiek, Human Resources
Date:December 4, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add one Registered Nurse- Experienced Level position in the Health Services
Department
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this action will prevent the Contra Costa Health Plan’s Case Management unit from improving the
transitional care of patients and saving the health plan costs associated with Potentially Preventable Admissions.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.