Department
Medical Examiner
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request ratification of an emergency purchase order approval of a contract - Medical Examiner, in an amount not to exceed $177,000.00 with Forensic Pathology Staffing Services, to provide Part-time or Intermittent Pathology Autopsy Services to assist the Medical Examiner’s office backfill a resignation of a doctor occurring in July 2024, and to cover leave for another doctor whose paternity leave will coincide with the impending resignation. These events will create a shortage of doctors for the office and significantly impair our ability to meet caseload demands as well as maintaining accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. Effective upon BOC approval dates: July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED AS AMENDED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with State of Georgia O.C.G.A. §36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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Justice and Safety
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background This contract will provide part-time or intermittent forensic autopsy services for the FCME on an as needed basis to address unanticipated, critical staffing shortages, peak workloads, unexpected emergencies, vacation coverage or services needs that are sporadic or unpredictable in nature.
Scope of Work: 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.
Community Impact: N/A
Department Recommendation: Recommend approval for Forensic Pathology Staffing
Project Implications: To maintain and/or to avoid loss of accreditation
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: N/A
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Marian Green, Deputy Director Medical Examiner Examiner’s Office (404) 613-4504
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100 340 3400 1160 General, Medical Examiner, Professional Services amount not to exceed $177,000.00
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