Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of contract extension - Medical Examiner (BOC#20-0333) for one (1) year for part-time or intermittent Forensic Pathology Autopsy services. The County contracted with two (2) Forensic Pathologists: (A) Dr. Stacey Desamours (Mableton, GA); and (B) Dr. Melissa Sims-Stanley (Macon, GA) to provide Board Certified Forensic Pathology Autopsy Services to assist the Medical Examiner’s office with clearing case backlog due to staffing shortage, and to assist the office with attaining full accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners (N.A.M.E.). Effective dates: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
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Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The Medical Examiner’s Office desires to extend these agreements to avoid an interruption in operations, while the office works with Purchasing and HR to secure qualified individuals who can provide the necessary professional services to the ME’s Office.
The ME’s Office current accreditation status necessitates a reliance upon these part-time and intermittent services provided by the Independent Contractors to address peak workloads, unexpected emergencies, vacation coverage, service needs that are sporadic or unpredictable in nature, and to ensure compliance with the accrediting agency: National Association of Medical Examiners.
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Community Impact: N/A
Department Recommendation: To extend the contracts for one (1) year
Project Implications: To attain full accreditation and/or to avoid loss of accreditation
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