To: Board of Supervisors
From: Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date: August 29, 2023
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Supervisor Williams |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Transmission of Letter to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Requesting an Exemption from Ambulance Licensure Requirement
(Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve transmission of letter to the CHP Commissioner requesting an exemption from ambulance licensure requirement; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On July 25, 2023 the Board approved making a request to the California Highway Patrol Commissioner to exempt ambulance regulations.
Summary of Request:
This approval is a follow up to the approval of the request made on July 25, 2023. The letter attached in this item includes the details of the exemption that is necessary for public health and safety. Since July 1, 2020, Adventist Health Mendocino has been operating an ambulance. Adventist Health Mendocino took over the previous ambulance provider from the Mendocino Coast Health Care District Hospital, as part of a larger deal to save the community hospital and various service lines the community relies upon. Generally, an ambulance provider is required to have a California Highway Patrol ("CHP") license, unless exempt from such requirement. Due to various difficulties facing AH Mendocino, including the COVID-19 pandemic and numerous challenges resulting from the transition in operations from the District Hospital, which was exempt from CHP licensure, AH Mendocino did not receive its own CHP license until April 27, 2022. The lack of licensure for the period between July 1, 2020 and April 27, 2022 may impact AH Mendocino's ability to bill Medicare and Medi-Cal for crucial and necessary ambulance services provided during this time to the Mendocino County community. Forgoing reimbursement for this period or returning payments would negatively impact AH Mendocino's ability to continue to be able to provide this critical service. AH Mendocino is committed to ensuring compliance with all state and local requirements.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Deny transmission of this letter.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Existing General Fund |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: Budgeted |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: N/A |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: August 29, 2023 |
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