Discussion and possible action to enter into an Amended Professional Service Agreement that was approved by the Webb County Commissioners Court on December 13, 2021, Item 6.d. between Webb County and Cynthia Santos, RD, LD for Dietitian services for the performance period of December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Two Thousand Dollars ($22,000.00), in which said amendment will permit the video and teleconferencing of professional services after the initial in-person consultation with the eligible employee and/or their eligible dependent; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #6100-1090-001-462000 (Wellness Employee Clinic Expenditures)]
Issue: The location and time to travel is interfering with employees utilizing the Dietitian services authorized by the Commissioners Court.
Solution: Amend the Agreement with the Dietitian to permit follow-up appointments to be conducted either via video or teleconference.
Result: The County’s Employees will have access to this service that vital to sustaining health and reducing morbidity.