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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03312015 - D.5RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the hiring of retiree Joseph Barger as a temporary part-time County employee for the period of March 31, 2015 through March 31, 2016 as recommended by the Health Services Department Director. FISCAL IMPACT: If the request is granted, there will continue to be salary and employment tax payment for the hours provided of approximately $86,044. These costs will be offset by savings due to the vacancy of the permanent position. BACKGROUND: Dr. Barger has served as EMS Medical Director for Contra Costa County since 1996. EMS is a specialized area of expertise that combines emergency medical knowledge as well as knowledge of EMS system function. By statute, each organized EMS system (by county or region) requires a physician with substantial experience in the practice of emergency medicine. Dr. Barger’s roles include: Medical oversight APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/31/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor ABSENT:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Melissa Carofanello - melissa.carofanello@hsd.cccounty.us - 925-957-5248 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: March 31, 2015 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: D.5 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:March 31, 2015 Contra Costa County Subject:Temporary Hire of County Retiree - Extension Request BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) of Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) at three fire/medical dispatch sites in Contra Costa; Development and modification of treatment guidelines to be administered by all 9-1-1 personnel in the Contra Costa EMS system; Medical oversight of all paramedic ambulance programs in the Contra Costa 9-1-1 system; Medical oversight and prescribing of medications for use in all Contra Costa fire agencies participating in the 9-1-1 system; Oversight of EMS specialty care programs in trauma, stroke, and STEMI (high-risk heart attack). Dr. Barger retired on March 29, 2014. There is no other current EMS employee to provide these services. Dr. Barger has stayed on as a retired annuitant to serve as EMS Medical Director. After extensive internal and external recruitment efforts since 2013 an internal candidate has accepted an offer to take on the position. However, the candidate is still performing his current duties in another assignment until his position is filled. Additionally, the transition and training of this individual will require up to eighteen months for the transition, training and orientation to the local system. There are currently a significant activities in EMS (EMS system modernization and development of the ambulance RFP), as well as ongoing medical supervision of the EMS system require the position to be filled with a person knowledgeable in this specialized area. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to receive Board approval would result in absence of medical leadership in the EMS system and lead to vacancy in a role required by statute for oversight of the EMS system CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS P300 Information RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D) APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the hiring of retiree Joseph Barger as a temporary part - time County employee for the period of March 31, 2015 through March 31, 2016 as recommended by the Health Services Department Director. FISCAL IMPACT: If the request is granted, there will continue to be salary and employment tax payment for the hours provided of approximately $86,044. These costs will be offset by savings due to the vacancy of the permanent position. BACKGROUND: Dr. Barger has served as EMS Medical Director for Contra Costa County since 1996. EMS is a specialized area of expertise that combines emergency medical knowledge as well as knowledge of EMS system function. By statute, each organized EMS system (by county or region) requires a physician with substantial experience in the practice of emergency medicine. Dr. Barger’s roles include: Medical oversight of Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) at three fire/medical dispatch sites in Contra Costa; Development and modification of treatment guidelines to be administered by all 9-1-1 personnel in the Contra Costa EMS system; Medical oversight of all paramedic ambulance programs in the Contra Costa 9-1-1 system; Medical oversight and prescribing of medications for use in all Contra Costa fire agencies participating in the 9-1-1 system; Oversight of EMS specialty care programs in trauma, stroke, and STEMI (high -risk heart attack). Dr. Barger retired on March 29, 2014. There is no other current EMS employee to provide these services. Dr. Barger has stayed on as a retired annuitant to serve as EMS Medical Director. After extensive internal and external recruitment efforts since 2013 an internal candidate has accepted an offer to take on the position. However, the candidate is still performing his current duties in another assignment until his position is filled. Additionally, the transition and training of this individual will require up to eighteen months for the transition, training and orientation to the local system. There are currently a significant activities in EMS (EMS system modernization and development of the ambulance RFP), as well as ongoing medical supervision of the EMS system require the position to be filled with a person knowledgeable in this specialized area. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to receive Board approval would result in absence of medical leadership in the EMS system and lead to vacancy in a role required by statute for oversight of the EMS system. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. Suggested Agenda Description: CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Health Services Director to extend the temporary appointment of County retiree Dr. Joseph Barger, EMS Medical Director for an additional twelve months from March 31, 2015 through March 31, 2016. RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D) APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the hiring of retiree Joseph Barger as a temporary part - time County employee for the period of March 31, 2015 through March 31, 2016 as recommended by the Health Services Department Director. FISCAL IMPACT: If the request is granted, there will continue to be salary and employment tax payment for the hours provided of approximately $86,044. These costs will be offset by savings due to the vacancy of the permanent position. BACKGROUND: Dr. Barger has served as EMS Medical Director for Contra Costa County since 1996. EMS is a specialized area of expertise that combines emergency medical knowledge as well as knowledge of EMS system function. By statute, each organized EMS system (by county or region) requires a physician with substantial experience in the practice of emergency medicine. Dr. Barger’s roles include: Medical oversight of Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) at three fire/medical dispatch sites in Contra Costa; Development and modification of treatment guidelines to be administered by all 9-1-1 personnel in the Contra Costa EMS system; Medical oversight of all paramedic ambulance programs in the Contra Costa 9-1-1 system; Medical oversight and prescribing of medications for use in all Contra Costa fire agencies participating in the 9-1-1 system; Oversight of EMS specialty care programs in trauma, stroke, and STEMI (high -risk heart attack). Dr. Barger retired on March 29, 2014. There is no other current EMS employee to provide these services. Dr. Barger has stayed on as a retired annuitant to serve as EMS Medical Director. After extensive internal and external recruitment efforts since 2013 an internal candidate has accepted an offer to take on the position. However, the candidate is still performing his current duties in another assignment until his position is filled. Additionally, the transition and training of this individual will require up to eighteen months for the transition, training and orientation to the local system. There are currently a significant activities in EMS (EMS system modernization and development of the ambulance RFP), as well as ongoing medical supervision of the EMS system require the position to be filled with a person knowledgeable in this specialized area. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to receive Board approval would result in absence of medical leadership in the EMS system and lead to vacancy in a role required by statute for oversight of the EMS system. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. Suggested Agenda Description: CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Health Services Director to extend the temporary appointment of County retiree Dr. Joseph Barger, EMS Medical Director for an additional twelve months from March 31, 2015 through March 31, 2016.