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TO; BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM : Mark Finucane, Health Services Director
By: Elizabeth A. Spooner, Contracts Administrator Contra
DATE: June 26, 1989 Costa
County
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract #26-186 with StarMed Staffing Corporation
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute on behalf of the
County, Standard Contract #26-186 with StarMed Staffing Corporation
in the amount of $200, 000 for the period from June 6, 1989 - May 30,
1990 to provide nursing registry services at Merrithew Memorial
Hospital and Clinics.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This contract will be fully funded in the Health Services Department
Budget for FY 1989-90.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
The Department has several contracts with nursing registries for
temporary licensed nursing personnel to assist Merrithew Memorial
Hospital and Clinics during peak loads, temporary absences and
emergency situations.
StarMed Staffing Corporation is an agency which provides temporary
medical personnel for hospitals throughout the country. Their
services differ from the local nursing registries by providing an
opportunity for nurses and physical therapists to participate in 13-
week work assignments in different areas of the country. The
contractor pays the cost of travel and provides housing for its
employees near their temporary work locations. The contractor
verifies that medical personnel possess proper certification,
registration, or licensure and have the minimum hospital experience
required by the County. Background information and references are
supplied, and the County may accept or reject each candidate. Hourly
rates are competitive. This contract is needed to supplement
critical staffing shortages of Registered Nurses and Physical
Therapists.
This contract has been approved by County Counsel ' s Office.
DG
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