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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Ferguson, Fire Chief
Subject: Fire Department Medical Director Contract
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a contract with Dr. Walid Ghurabi in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 over
a possible four-year term to serve as the Fire Department Medical Director.
Executive Summary
The services of a Medical Director will not exceed $30,000.00 per year or $120,000.00
over a possible four-year term. The contract-would be in effect for two years with the
option for a two year renewal
Discussion
This report provides information on the continuing need for a Fire Department Medical
Director to meet State and County regulations and guidelines for the provision of
Emergency Medical Services rendered by City fire paramedics and Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMTs). The services of the Medical Director include required oversight of
the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Standing Field Treatment Protocol (SFTP),
ChemPack, and controlled substances programs. The Medical Director also provides
standing orders for the EMS Nurse Educator to administer vaccines to public safety
personnel. The Medical Director evaluates adherence of the Fire Department
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program to medical policies, procedures, and
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protocols of the Los Angeles County EMS Agency in collaboration with the EMS Nurse
Educator.
Contractor/Consultant Selection
An RFP for the professional services of a Fire Department Medical Director was posted
October 27, 2010 on Planet Bid. The response from Dr. Ghurabi was the only proposal
received by the December 10, 2010 deadline. Dr. Ghurabi is employed by J.J. and R.
Medical Group and serves as the Medical Director for UCLA-Santa Monica Medical
Center. He is board certified in emergency medicine, has extensive experience in the
field of Emergency Medical Services, and has served as the fire department Medical
Director for the past ten years.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
The contract awarded to Dr. Ghurabi will not exceed $30,000 per year or $120,000 over
a possible four-year term. Funds are included in the FY 10-11 budget at account
number 01316.555010. Budget authority for subsequent years will be requested with
each biennial budget cycle for Council approval.
Prepared by: Jodi Nevandro RN, MSN, Fire Department Nurse Educator
Approved:
Forwarded to Council:
Srdtt Ferguson Rod Gould
Ft"re Chief City Manager
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Reference Contract No.
9366 (CCS).