HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 Occupational Health Services Aurora Medical Group incCG� e&dc
AGREEMENT FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this 28th day of July, 2009,
by and between AURORA MEDICAL GROUP, INC. ( "AMG ") (d/b /a Aurora Occupational
Health Services ( "AOHS ")) and the City of Oshkosh ( "City ")
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City is interested in obtaining the services of a Wisconsin licensed
physician with experience in occupational health to serve as Medical Consultant for City, on and
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, AMG employs physicians who specialize in occupational health and
is willing to make one such physician available to City on the terms of this Agreement to serve
as Medical Consultant;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained,
it is agreed as follows:
1. Duties of AMG AMG shall provide the services of a Wisconsin licensed
physician, experienced in occupational health, to serve as Medical Consultant for City. Medical
Consultant will be available to City on an as needed basis, at the request of City. Physician may
perform the following duties at a mutually agreeable location:
• Medical Oversight of City's Nursing Programs:
Respirator Clearance
Bloodborne Pathogens
Immunization
TB(Tuberculosis)
Communicable Disease
• Review, edit and confirm compliance with State of Wisconsin guidelines as applies to the
above programs, all internal policies and procedures and program forms, to each of the
programs, at least annually.
• Review, discuss and sign medication orders/ pharmaceutical manufacturer change.
• Act as point of contact for City in the case of a community infectious disease outbreak.
2. Medical Records; Confidentiality AMG agrees to maintain a medical
record of its medical treatment of employees, which shall be kept confidential in accordance with
applicable state and federal law. AMG will not share medical i 4ognia with City u nle ss
authorized to do so by law. r=�
F o c r z 4 Zoos t
MILW_2299056.2
l�
3. Insurance AMG shall be responsible to obtain and maintain for itself and
its Medical Consultant professional (malpractice) insurance in amounts sufficient to comply with
applicable law. City shall obtain and maintain general liability insurance with all risk coverage
in an amount of not less than $2,000,000.
4. Duties of City City agrees to:
(a) provide AMG and the Medical Consultant with an appropriate
designated area in the Facility for the Medical Consultant to perform the services hereunder on a
confidential basis;
(b) designate a coordinator at City to work with AMG and the Medical
Consultant and to provide internal and external communications to implement an effective
occupational health program;
(c) provide mutually agreeable administrative and/or nursing support
for the Medical Consultant as needed to fulfill such Medical Consultant's duties; and
(d) schedule appointments for services by the Medical Consultant.
5. Payment For the Services provided by AMG and the Medical Consultant,
City shall pay AMG at the rate of $200.00 per hour. AMG shall submit an invoice detailing time
spent providing services. City shall pay AMG the invoiced amount on or before the 20 day
after receipt of the invoice. Payments not paid when due shall bear interest at one percent per
month from the due date until paid.
It is understood that such rate only covers the specified consulting services and
clinical services provided by AMG and Medical Consultant under this Agreement.
6. Term and Termination This Agreement shall commence on August 1,
2009, and continue thereafter until terminated by either party at any time upon ninety (90) days
prior written notice.
7. Limitations of consultant responsibilities
(a) The nature of the Medical Consultant consultation to City is an
advisory role, not a directing or controlling function.
(b) City will bring selected specific questions, topics, and cases to the
Medical Consultant. The Medical Consultant will give opinions on these matters but generally
has no authority to implement the advice given.
(d) Therefore, neither the Medical Consultant nor AMG assume
responsibility for other aspects of, or outcomes of City's programs or operations. The Medical
Consultant and AMG assume responsibility for the accuracy of advice given by Medical
Consultant to the issues specifically presented by City.
MILW_2299056.2
MILW_2299056.2
-2-
SIE