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4. BothlOrange County and The Hospital understand and agree that The Hospital will have administrative and professional supervision of such paramedics while thay are rendering services to The Hospital under this Agreement. Professional activities and services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be in compliance with policies and protocols developed and agreed upon by designated representatives of The Hospital and Orange County. 5. Both Orange County and The Hospital agree and understand that if at any time The Hospital determines that a paramedic's performance or professional interactions are inadequate or inappropriate for flight duty, The Hospital may request replacement of the paramedic with one of the designated alternates. Such replacement shall be effected within 30 days of notification by The Hospital. The Hospital shall provide sufficient documentation to Orange County detailing the reasons for the Hospital's request for replacement. Such documentation shall be in a form that is in compliance with the Orange County Personnel Ordinance regarding disciplinary action. 6. The Hospital agrees to provide a training experience for the five full-time paramedics and two alternates, in conjunction with the training of The Hospital's flight nurses. The Hospital further agrees that, to the extent feasible, flight teams shall consist of both a nurse and a paramedic. 7 . Both Orange County and The Hospital understand and agree that Orange County may designate an in-Hospital liason accountable to Orange County Office of Emergency Medical Services for paramedic personnel functions such as discipline, scheduling, holidays, sick leave. 8. In return for the services of paramedics, as identified herein, The Hospital agrees to reimburse Orange County for the cost of salaries and fringe benefits of five full-time paramedics. The Hospital further agrees to reimburse Orange County for the cost of salaries and fringe benefits of five paramedics and two alternates during the training period referenced in paragraph 6 above. "Fringe benefits," as used herein, shall , include Orange County's contributions to the local government employee's retirement system, health insurance, life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment and workers' compensation for the paramedics covered by this Agreement. At its option, The Hospital shall either reimburse Orange County for the cost of or provide coverage for professional liability insurance for the paramedics whose services are provided pursuant to this Agreement. Pursuant to these agreements, The Hospital shall reimburse Orange County at the rate of $10,000 per month, subject to such modification of this monthly amount as is necessary following specific agreement between the parties of the actual cost of salaries and fringe benefits.