Title
Resolution Determining Christopher L. Baker, M. D. of the Hampton Sentara CarePlex Hospital to be the Only Source Practicably Available from which to Procure the service of Operational Medical Director for Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue and Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Service Contract with Christopher L. Baker, M.D. as "Sole Source"
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Christopher L. Baker, M. D. of Hampton Sentara CarePlex Hospital has been Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue's Operational Medical Director (OMD) since 2004 and HDFR is asking the Council to renew his quarterly stipend agreement with the City of Hampton for being the OMD for the City's Division of Fire & Rescue. Dr. Baker is in a unique position to shape the City's EMS program and agrees to continue to provide his services as OMD for the City's EMS agency and the four volunteer rescue companies (Phoebus, Wythe, Buckroe and Northampton) and its members under his license. Dr. Baker acts as a resource to the Division in planning, scheduling and delivery of training and continuing education programs for EMS personnel. HDFR would like to renew the 5-year sole source resolution allowing HDFR to grant Dr. Baker a stipend on a quarterly basis. The stipend equals $20,000 for the year @ $5,000 per quarter and is paid from Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue's fiscal budget.
Discussion:
The City of Hampton, Virginia is required by law to have an Operational Medical Director (OMD) and Christopher L. Baker, M.D. is approved as an OMD by the Peninsula Emergency Medical Services Medical Advisors Committee.
Impact:
Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue share a valuable partnership and both organizations strive to provide excellent customer service which exceeds customer expectations. Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue are in the business of doing the most amount of good for the greatest number of people promoting a safe commun...
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