2004 NS Agreement - EMS Events & Facilities Contract Renewal - Orange EMS & Rescue Squad

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special events, the provision of medical direction and medical control services for personnel of THE SQUAD who provide EMS services, the provision of infection control and exposure management services for personnel of THE SQUAD, and the provision of training, education, and quality assurance for personnel of THE SQUAD. The cash stipend will be will be paid to THE SQUAD by the 10th day of each month. K. To furnish to THE SQUAD reimbursement of the approved costs for special event coverage requested by THE COUNTY within two weeks of receipt by THE COUNTY from THE SQUAD of appropriate special event coverage report forms. L. To identify an individual person as the point of contact for general EMS operational, administrative, and policy communication with THE SQUAD. III. INSURANCE THE SQUAD will be responsible for the negligence of its personnel and agents. Further, THE COUNTY shall define the amount and levels of insurance which THE SQUAD shall maintain for the activities performed pursuant to this Agreement as well as the buildings and equipment used to provide services under this Agreement. Any policies of insurance purchased directly by THE SQUAD shall be through an insurance company acceptable to THE COUNTY. The coverage amount of the insurance maintained by THE SQUAD will be consistent with the requirements of the Orange County Ambulance Franchise Ordinance. IV. CONFIDENTIALITY THE SQUAD and THE COUNTY agree to work jointly to protect the various confidential medical information that is obtained and used in the provision of Emergency Medical Services, in compliance with local, state, and federal confidentiality provisions. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to prevent THE SQUAD and THE COUNTY from entering into another agreements to specify the exact requirements and procedures to be used to protect the confidentiality of patients. V. TERM This agreement shall run from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 and shall be reviewed by January 30, 2004, for consideration of renewal. VI. TERMINATION The Agreement or its renewal may be terminated at any time without penalty by either party provided that written notice of such termination is furnished to the other party at least 60 days prior to termination. In the event of such termination any payment due shall be prorated to the date of termination.