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Meeting Date:	08/27/2018
Nurse Contract
Submitted for:	Nancy Cadena	Submitted By:	Debbie Ornelas
Department:	Public Health Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to enter into a contract agreement with Patricia Pedraza, LVN for nursing services at a cost not to exceed $15,000 per year; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Funds will come from the RHP20 Anchor Fund and will have no impact to the General Fund. [Account #2002-5100-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: We currently have only one full-time nurse slot filled and it has been difficult to recruit additional staff at the current salary under the Wage & Classification Plan. The current full-time nurse has provided notice that she will be out on medical leave.

Solution: We are requesting approval to contract with a Licensed Vocational Nurse who is currently licensed to practice under the Standing Delegation Orders (SDO) of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Region 11. Nurses must complete required online modules about vaccine-preventable diseases, the proper storage and handling of vaccines, and the Texas Vaccines for Children in addition to attend in-person training with DSHS nurse staff prior to being allowed to practice under the SDO of the DSHS Region 11 Medical Director.

Result: We will have adequate coverage at community events/immunization clinics and provide immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases in the event that the full-time nurse is unavailable.

Background:

None.

Previous Court Action:

None.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2002-5100-001-432001
Funding Source:	RHP20 Anchor Fund
Balance:	$20,660
Financial Impact:
None

Attachments
Proposed LVN contract