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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Amendment to Existing Agreement with Vital Medical Services, LLC, to Provide In-House Medical Service Provisions for Arrestees (Pre-Booking Medical Clearances) and Management of the Department's Naloxone HCI (Narcan) Program, by Increasing the Compensation for an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $190,000 for an Aggregate Contract Amount Not-To-Exceed $715,000.
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Meeting Date: September 23, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Captain Luis Martinez/Police Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6391
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/17/2024)
Department Approval Name, Title Date: Jason Sims, Police Chief (09/04/2024) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the existing agreement with Vital Medical Services, LLC, to provide in-house medical service provisions for arrestees (pre-booking medical clearances) and management of the Department's Naloxane HCI (Narcan) Program, by increasing compensation by an additional amount not-to-exceed $190,000 for an aggregate contract amount-not-to exceed $715,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Culver City Police Department (CCPD) is required to provide medical services to arrestees known to have or who are declaring medical issues or injuries after booking and housing in the CCPD jail. Additionally, the Department routinely requires medical services in the form of blood draws for those arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/ or drugs (DUI). Arrestees requiring pre-booking medical clearance, medical care, or blood draws are transported by police officers to local hospitals. The cost of the hospital emergency room visit is borne by the Department. Arrestees may also require follow-up medical treatments for wound care or the ...
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