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Meeting Date:	11/14/2016
Nurse Cell Phone
Submitted for:	Nancy Cadena	Submitted By:	Nora Prado
Department:	Public Health Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the issuance of a cellular phone to be assigned to Slot #2861, Nurse at the Public Health Services Department and approve the purchase of a service plan in accordance with those approved by the court on September 26, 2016. [Requested by Nancy Cadena, Public Health Services Director; Account #004-4108-6004 Telephone]

Issue: A cell phone is needed to communicate with the county nurse who travels regularly to rural areas of the county and is on call after hours and on weekends to respond in the event that vaccines need to be transported to a secure location due to a power outage at office.

Solution: A county issued cell phone will ensure that the county nurse is available at all times.

Result: The county nurse will be easily accessible when traveling in the rural areas of Webb County during immunization clinics/community events. This is especially important in cases of inclement weather where the state vaccines may need to be transported to our back up facility to safeguard their safety and efficacy.

Background:

Nurse does not currently have a county-issued cell phone to be used when on call.

Previous Court Action:

Commissioners Court approved allowable cell phone and data plans during the September 26, 2016 meeting.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	004-4108-6004
Funding Source:	Fund 004
Balance:	8,217
Financial Impact:
There are sufficient funds in this line item to cover this expense.