NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Niagara Falls New York
Regular Board Meeting
July 6, 2005
(19) APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CARE—2005/06
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Since the escalating cost of Workers’ Compensation could no longer be overlooked, The School District has entered into an Agreement with the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for an Occupational Health Care Program to provide injury care services and PPD/Mantoux testing. The attached Agreement will allow, in the 2005/06 school year, for renewal of the existing Agreement at current rates.
Board approval is requested to accept the renewal Agreement at existing rates in order to provide occupational health care to the District employees.
This action item was prepared by Mr. James J. Ingrasci, Administrator for School Business Services, and the proposed resolution was reviewed by Mr. Angelo Massaro, School District Attorney.
Mr. Ingrasci will answer questions pertaining to this action item.
RECOMMENDATION:
A motion is recommended for the approval of the following resolution: Renewal of Agreement Between the Board of Education and the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for Occupational Health Care —2005/06
WHEREAS, The School District is responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment for its employees with related services as determined by the District’s Safety Committee and contractual agreement; and
WHEREAS, The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center provides Occupational Health Care Services; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education approves the attached Agreement with the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for Occupational Health Care as it pertains to employee related services, effective July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2006, at fees described in the Agreement; and
RESOLVED, That the terms and conditions of the Agreement are subject to the requirements of the School District Attorney; and
RESOLVED, That the President of the Board be authorized and directed to execute such Agreement; and
RESOLVED, That the District Clerk be directed to obtain the signature of the President of the Board.
AGREEMENT FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
This Agreement, made this of July, 2005, by and between the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, 607 Walnut Avenue, Niagara Falls, New York, party of the first part, herein called the “School District”, and the NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, 621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, New York, party of the second part, herein called “Memorial Medical Center.”
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, The School District promotes an efficient and accident free safety program beneficial to employer and employee; and
WHEREAS, The School District is authorized and empowered to contract for the Occupational Health Care Services; and
WHEREAS, Memorial Medical Center has warranted and represented to the School District that it is fully licensed, qualified and competent to provide injury care services; and
WHEREAS, The Board’s of the School District and Memorial Medical Center have each authorized and approved the execution of the contract. In consideration of the mutual covenance and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
- During the 2005/06 school year, commencing on July 1, 2005, Memorial Medical Center will provide sufficient Occupational Health Care Services for District employees who are injured on the job. The evaluation, treatment, appropriate rehabilitation, and determination of his/her ability to return to work is subject to their control, with District approval. The Superintendent of Schools, shall have the right to terminate service at any time he considers such action to be in the best interest of the School District.
- Memorial Medical Center shall properly furnish to said Superintendent of Schools any and all reports and data which he may request concerning the progress of these employees such as:
a.Assure that all employees know their rights under Workers’ Compensation Law.
b.Have emergency treatment and rehabilitation service at a location readily accessible.
c.Assure that all employees are aware of the availability of these services and that supervisors recommend them in time of need.
d.Provide for follow-up treatment for the injured employee to update rehabilitation progress.
e.Establish a restricted work program to provide meaningful work to employees throughout the rehabilitation process.
3.Memorial Medical Center will maintain individual malpractice liability insurance in such reasonable amounts as shall be prescribed by the School District and shall abide by the Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Health Care Associates and shall respect the confidentiality of any and all employee records.
4.Provide PPD/Mantoux testing for, but not limited to, pre-employment physicals, tentured and daycare employees.
5.The School District agrees:
a.Immediately following ANY injury of an employee, a School District representative will contact the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
The following information should be reported at the time of call:
1.Name of caller
2.Department
3.Name of injured employee
4.Type of injury
5.Method of transport
b.To pay according to the following fee schedule:
1.First aid and minor injury care*See below
2.Return to work evaluation$55
3.Physician consultation$85/hr.
4.Case management 8:00 a.m.$200/month
to 11:00 p.m.
5.PPD/Mantoux Testing$12
*Medical treatment for work related conditions are billed at the NYS Workers Compensation Fee Schedule. An additional fee for specific treatment may include crutches, splints, tetanus, or x-rays.
Miscellaneous Radiology Fees:
X-ray/ankle (3 views) 62.34
Elbow 62.34
Femur 71.44
Finger (2 views) 62.34
Foot (complete) 62.34
Hand (3 views) 62.34
Spine/Cervical 107.72
Additional fees upon request
5.This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2005 and terminate on June 30, 2006, provided, however, the District shall have the right to sooner terminate this agreement upon 30 days written notice to Memorial Medical Center.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
By: ______
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
By: ______
STATE OF NEW YORK)
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COUNTY OF NIAGARA)
On this day of July, 2005, before me personally came
Russell Petrozzi, to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that (s)he resides at 2557 Parkview Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, that he is the President of the Board of Education of SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, described in and which executed this AGREEMENT and the he/her signed his name to this Agreement by order of the Board of Education of said District.
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Notary Public
STATE OF NEW YORK)
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COUNTY OF NIAGARA)
On thisday of July, 2005, before me personally came , to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that (s)he resides at , that (s)he is the President of NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, described in and which executed the foregoing instrument, and that (s)he signed his/her name thereto by order of said board.
Notary Public