POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, September 16, 2003, 10:00 A.M.

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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

ITEM #1

 

 

JOURNAL

(June 17, 2003)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, 2003.

 

I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

 

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #2

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 25, 2003 from

 

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown.  The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners.  Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.

 

MEDICAL NON-MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

 

ZAFAR AHMAD CHUADRY, M.D. – Attending Physician, Department of Critical Care Medicine.  Will be paid from Account 133, Position ID #0389117, Grade ZZ, Business Unit #8910500, sequence #833168, Job Code 1815, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ATHANASIOS BONORIS, M.D. – Attending Physician, Department of Critical Care Medicine.  Will be paid from Account 133, Position ID #0389119, Grade ZZ, Business Unit #8910500, sequence #833170, Job Code 1815, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOHN CASE, M.D. – Affiliated Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology.  Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Division of Rheumatology, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

STEVEN CHESTER, D.O. – Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine.  Will be paid from Account 110, Position ID #0189108, Grade K-9, Business Unit #8910506, sequence #36800, Job Code 1655, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

KARLA HUDSON, M.D. – Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine.  Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MICHAEL JUGO, M.D. – Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine.  Will be paid from Account 110, Position ID #0289137, Grade K-9, Business Unit #8910502, sequence #032760, Job Code 1639, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

LIGAYA MARASIGAN, M.D. – Affiliate Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

NASEER NASSER, M.D. – Attending Physician, Department of Critical Care Medicine.  Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #2 cont'd

 

CHARLES OJIELO, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Critical Care Medicine.  Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ALBERT OSEI, M.D. - Affiliate Physician, Department of Internal Medicine.  Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

BERNICE ROBINSON, PAC – Physician Assistant Certified, Department of General Surgery.  Will be paid from Account 110, Position ID #0300138, Grade 22, Business Unit #8910502, sequence #032740, Job Code 1816, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MARYAM SANATI, M.D. – Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine.  Will be paid from Account 110, Position ID #9518780, Grade K-6, Business Unit #8910501, sequence #032000, Job Code 1652, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SOPHIE SIMEAKIS, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine.  Will be paid from Account 110, Position ID #0189109, Grade K-10, Business Unit #8910506, sequence #36700, Job Code 1656, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SABRINA SIMMONS, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  Will be paid from Account 133, Position ID #0389103, Grade ZZ, Business Unit #8910503, sequence #833160, Job Code 1815, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MARGARET TELFER, M.D. - Affiliate Physician, Department of Internal Medicine.  Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MELISSA TOM, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine.  Will be paid from Account 110, Position ID #9932245, Grade K-6, Business Unit #8910501, sequence #31810, Job Code 1757, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JEROME WILSON, PAC – Physician Assistant Certified, Department of General Surgery.  Will be paid from Account 110, Position ID #0289142, Grade 22, Business Unit #8910502, sequence #032740, Job Code 1816, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

HOWARD ZAREN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of General Surgery.  Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, effective September 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY

 

CONNIE SWINER, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment August 9, 2003 to August 8, 2005

 

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

 

VERA RAY, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment August 3, 2003 to August 2, 2005

 

DEPARTMENT OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

 

YAAKOV FRIEDMAN, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment August 3, 2003 to August 2, 2005

 

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

 

TAPAN BHATT, D.O., Active Physician, Reappointment September 23, 2003 to September 22, 2005

 

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE

 

CRYSTAL CASH, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment August 3, 2003 to August 2, 2005

MILTON DAUGHERTY, M.D., Consulting Physician, Reappointment August 3, 2003 to August 2, 2005

SANDY GIBSON, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment August 3, 2003 to August 2, 2005

ANNA JACOBSON, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment August 9, 2003 to August 8, 2005

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #2 cont'd

 

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

 

SURESH HATHIWALA, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment September 9, 2003 to September 8, 2005

MICHAEL KELLY, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment September 9, 2003 to September 8, 2005

N. MULLAI, M.D., Consulting Physician, Reappointment October 21, 2003 to October 20, 2005

NICOLE STANKUS, M.D., Consulting Physician, Reappointment September 9, 2003 to September 8, 2005

ROBERT WEINSTEIN, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment October 19, 2003 to October 18, 2005

 

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

 

ALEXANDER GOLBIN, M.D., Voluntary Physician, Reappointment July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2005

GAYLE KATES, M.D., Attending Physician, Reappointment August 3, 2003 to August 2, 2005

OSAMA KATTIH, M.D., Service Physician, Reappointment October 19, 2003 to October 18, 2005

KIMBERLY BATTLE-MILLER, M.D., Service Physician, Reappointment March 16, 2003 to March 15, 2005

JAMES MOY, M.D., Consulting Physician, Reappointment July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2005

CLYNIECE WATSON, M.D., Attending Physician, Reappointment August 3, 2003 to August 2, 2005

BYUNG YU, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment August 3, 2003 to August 2, 2005

 

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 

JOHN CANNING, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment

WILLIAM DORSEY, M.D., Consulting Physician, Reappointment

CARLTON WEST, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment

 

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO BE AMENDED FROM PROVISIONAL

TO FULL STATUS WITH NO FISCAL  IMPLICATIONS

 

PETER MAYOCK, M.D., from Provisional Physician, Department of Internal Medicine to Active

SANDEEP NATHAN, M.D., from Provisional Physician, Department of Internal Medicine to Active

JUSTIN GANDIA, M.D., from Provisional Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to Active

MADHI ALSADEN, M.D., from Provisional Physician, Department of Surgery to Active

VIVEK CHAUDHRY, M.D., from Provisional Physician, Department of Surgery to Active

DANIEL IVANKOVICH, M.D., from Provisional Physician, Department of Surgery to Active

JACQUELINE HARRISON, M.D., from Provisional Physician, Department of Surgery to Active

 

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGE

 

CHERYL RUCKER-WHITAKER, M.D., from Ancillary to Voluntary, Department of Internal Medicine

 

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ITEM #3

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 28, 2003 from

 

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

 

The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown.  The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners.  Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #3 cont'd

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

 

BRENNA BORN, M.D.  - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

LAURA M. McGARRY, D.P.M. - Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Podiatry, will be paid at Grade K-3, Step 1, from Account 130, 8970238 (27-05), Position Identification #0389717, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

DEAN K. PARK, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JAMES YEE, D.D.S. - Attending Physician, Department of Surgery/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial, will be paid at Grade K-2, Step 1, from Account 110, 8931605 (05-25), Position Identification #9522882, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MARIANO G. YOGORE, III, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Pathology, Division of Blood Bank, will be paid at Grade K-10, Step 3, from Account 110, 8970187 (24-04), Position Identification #9522223, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

FREAGER S. WILLIAMS, M.D.  - Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will be paid at Grade K-7, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970264 (29-04), Position Identification #9523053, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

AMBULATORY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK OF COOK COUNTY

 

JAY H. MAYEFSKY, M.D.                                         Attending Physician

MITA I. PATEL, M.D.                                                 Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY

 

ARANGANAYAKI ASOKAN, M.D.                           Voluntary Attending Physician

ZARIN P. DADABHOY, M.D.                                                Attending Physician

JANE E. DUDA, C.R.N.A.                                          Certified Nurse Anesthetist

PHYLLIS M. SIT, A.P.N.                                            Nurse Anesthetist

 

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PRACTICE

 

RATNA P. KANUMURY, P.A.C.                               Physician Assistant Certified

 

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

 

LUCINDA CLARK, A.P.N.                                         Advance Practitioner Nurse

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

 

PARTO REZAI, M.D.                                                  Attending Physician/Division Chairman

 

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

 

VISHWANATH AGRAWAL, M.D.                             Attending Physician

KRISTINE L. CIESLAK, M.D.                                                Attending Physician

SUSAN C. ECHIVERRI, M.D.                                     Attending Physician

HILDA ROSA L. GOLDBARG, M.D.                          Voluntary Attending Physician

RICHARD C. MERVIS, M.D.                                      Attending Physician

SHER AHSAN K. NIAZI, M.D.                                               Service Physician

BRIAN F. RUDINSKY, M.D.                                      Voluntary Attending Physician

CHARLES E. SISUNG, M.D.                                       Voluntary Attending Physician

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #3 cont'd

 

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

 

ROCCO J. DOMANICO, Ph.D.                                               Clinical Psychologist

 

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 

ROBERT J. LAVEAU, D.P.M.                                                Associate Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRAUMA

 

BARBARA A. LATENSER, M.D.                               Attending Physician

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO BE AMENDED

FROM PROVISIONAL TO FULL STATUS, WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

 

STEVEN AKS, D.O. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ANDREW J. ARONSON, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

RICHARD T. CZERNIEJEWSKI, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JENNIFER O. GRIFFITH, A.P.N. - Advance Practice Nurse, Department of Pediatrics, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

PILAR GUERRERO, M.D. - Associate Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ANDREA K. HUBER, P.A.C. - Physician Assistant Certified, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

KAREN R. JUDY, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

THOMAS J. KIRAGES, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

CARLA Z. MINUTTI, M.D. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neonatology, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SCOTT C. SHERMAN, M.D. - Associate Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ANN MARIE SIKORA, P.A.C. - Physician Assistant Certified, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Adult Emergency, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

CORY A. SKORUP, P.A.C. - Physician Assistant Certified, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ALEXANDRA SORIANO, P.A.C. - Physician Assistant Certified, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGE

 

DAVID R. BUCHANAN, M.D. - From Attending Physician 4, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, to Attending Physician 6, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 4, from Account 110, 8970176 (23-04), Position Identification #9522099, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #3 cont'd

 

ANDREW DENNIS, D.O. - From Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Trauma, Division of Research/Education, to Attending Physician 5, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-5, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970297 (35-04), Position Identification #9523468, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

OSBERT EGIEBOR, M.D. - From Attending Physician 11, Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, to Medical Division Chairman 12, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, 8970219 (25-13), Position Identification #9622655, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ANDREW R. GAGE, M.D. - From Attending Physician 5, Department of Family Practice, Division of Administration, to Attending Physician 6, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 3, from Account 110, 8970283 (31-07), Position Identification #9523276, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

DAVID HINKAMP, M.D. - From Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Occupational Medicine, to Voluntary Attending Physician, with no change in privileges, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

FRANCIS KANGETHE, M.D. - From Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency, to Attending Physician 7, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-7, Step 3, 8970234 (26-17), Position Identification #9822778, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

COLLEEN KIVIAHAN, M.D. - From Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, to Attending Physician 9, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-9, Step 3, from Account 133, 8931606 (05-26), Position Identification #0389302, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MICHAEL McDERMOTT, M.D. - From Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, to Voluntary Attending Physician, with no change in privileges, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SHAYLE MILLER, M.D. - From Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, to Voluntary Attending Physician, with no change in privileges, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SERGIO RODRIGUEZ, M.D. - From Attending Physician 6, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, to Attending Physician 7, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-7, Step 2, from Account 110, 8973605 (02-12), Position Identification #0389304, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

THAN WIN, M.D. - From Attending Physician 6, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, to Attending Physician/Medical Division Chairman, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-7, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970166 (23-09), Position Identification #9521959, effective September 16, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

ITEM #4

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 27, 2003 from

 

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting authorization to accept a supplemental grant in the amount of $163,011.00 from the Complex Drug Prosecution Initiative – West Suburban Expansion Program.  This supplemental grant award will provide a fourth year of continued funding.

 

This grant funds the salaries and fringe benefits of one (1) assistant state’s attorney and one (1) state’s attorney investigator dedicated to targeting narcotics prosecutions in the Fourth Municipal District.  In addition, grant funds will be allocated to provide a law clerk who will assist and support the work of this program.

GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued

ITEM #4 cont'd

 

This grant requires that the office match one (1) dollar for each three (3) dollars of federal funding.  The match commitment for this program is a cash match that supports a portion of the salary and fringe benefits of the program staff.

 

No application process was required to receive this supplemental award.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $80,144.00 ($40,072.00 per year).  (Required Match - $54,337.00; and Over Match - $25,807.00).  Supplemental Grant Award:  $163,011.00.  Funding period:  October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2004.  (250-818 Account).

 

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ITEM #5

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 14, 2003 from

 

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting authorization to accept a no-cost grant extension from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Financial Crime-Free Communities Support Anti-Money Laundering Grant Program.  This extension will enable the office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded.

 

Through this grant, the State’s Attorney’s Office was able to create and dedicate a Money Laundering Unit that focuses on money laundering mechanisms employed by street gangs and narcotics trafficking organizations that operate in the Chicago area in an effort to identify, expose and prosecute the segment of the drug trade that moves and enables the movement of money.

 

The funds provided through this grant support the salaries and fringe benefits of one (1) senior level assistant state’s attorney, one (1) state’s attorney investigator, one (1) part-time auditor and one (1) part-time law clerk.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  None.  Extension period:  July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

 

GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATION

ITEM #6

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 27, 2003 from

 

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant in accordance with Section 30 of the 2003 Cook County Budget Resolution from the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council in the amount of $2,836,285.00.  This is a renewal grant that provides continued funding for four years for the Motor Vehicle Theft Prosecutions Unit.

 

This grant funds the salaries and benefits of four (4) assistant state’s attorneys, two (2) state’s attorney’s investigators, one (1) administrative assistant and two (2) part-time law clerks located at 2650 South California Avenue.  The personnel funded by this grant work to increase prosecution of offenders involved in motor vehicle theft crimes and motor vehicle related crimes.

 

This grant does not require a match contribution.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $2,836,285.00 [Year One - $674,933.00; Year Two - $697,783.00; Year Three - $720,844.00; and Year Four - $742,725.00].  Funding period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2007.

 

GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

ITEM #7

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 2, 2003 from

 

JAMES M. O’ROURKE, Executive Director, Judicial Advisory Council

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $53,280.00 for the fiscal year 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) fund.  The amount and requirements are similar to the block grants approved by the Board for the last seven years, since the program’s inception in 1996.

 

The Judicial Advisory Council is also requesting permission to receive fiscal year 2003 funds and to use these funds to enter into a contract with the Village of Ford Heights to expand the number of participants in their Police Athletic League and Police and Children Together programs.  These programs provide youth with opportunities to engage in positive social activities with peers and police officers and have been beneficial to the community.

 

A 10% match of $5,920.00 is required by the County.

 

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $5,920.00.  Grant Award:  $53,280.00.  Funding period:  October 15, 2003 through October 14, 2005.  (205-818 Account).

 

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDA

ITEM #8

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 24, 2003 from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

In accordance with the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement between Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Chicago State University, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County is requesting approval of the Occupational Therapy Clinical Internship Program Addendum for the education and training of occupational therapy students at the hospital.

 

The objective of the addendum is to provide educational instruction of occupational therapy students in clinical areas.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2006.  Requisition No. 38980727.

 

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ITEM #9

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 24, 2003 from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

In accordance with the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement between Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Moraine Valley Community College, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County is requesting approval of the Phlebotomy Program Addendum for the rotation of students.

 

The objective of the addendum is to provide educational instruction for the above students in a hospital environment.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2007.  Requisition No. 48980019.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #10

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a parts and maintenance contract for the court seal and date time stampers used throughout the Clerk of the Circuit Court offices.

 

Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (335-440 Account).  Requisition No. 43350004.

 

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ITEM #11

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of uniforms to be worn by employees who interact with the public throughout the Clerk of the Circuit Court offices.

 

One time purchase.  (335-320 Account).  Requisition No. 33350147.

 

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ITEM #12

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE BAIRD, Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for commissary management services with the option to extend the term of the contract for three additional one-year periods.

 

Contract period:  February 3, 2004 through February 2, 2007.  (239-260 Account).  Requisition No. 42390001.

 

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ITEM #13

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

By

CALLIE BAIRD, Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of blankets and pillows.

 

One time purchase.  (239-330 Account).  Requisition No. 32390083.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #14

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of Xerox brand laser printer supplies.  These items can be bid through various vendors.

 

One time purchase.  (012-388 Account).  Requisition No. 30120068.

 

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ITEM #15

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the Medical Examiner

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for film processing services.

 

Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (259-355 Account).  Requisition No. 42590001.

 

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ITEM #16

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

ADRIENNE D. MEBANE, Chief of Staff, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of Knoll Equity workstations for the Criminal Appeals Division located at the Daley Center.  This purchase is fully funded by the Appellate Assistance Program.  These workstations can be bid through various vendors.

 

One time purchase.  (622-530 Account).  Requisition No. 36220001.

 

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ITEM #17

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of an EMC NS602 network area storage system.  This item can be bid through various vendors.

 

One time purchase.  (717/060-579 Account).  Requisition No. 30600077.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #18

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of telephone equipment supplies for the Department of Support Services, Division of Telecommunications.

 

Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (897-220 Account).  Requisition No. 48970037.

 

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ITEM #19

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 22, 2003 from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:

 

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION
38980660	Stretcher chairs
38980661	Shower trolleys with accessories

 

One time purchase.  (717/898-540 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

CONTRACTS

ITEM #20

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Analytical Science Corporation, Crestwood, Illinois, to purchase an automated timekeeping system.

 

Reason:

Analytical Science Corporation is selected because they are the county standard for automated timekeeping systems and have developed a customized interface to the county’s JD Edwards payroll system.  Analytical Science Corporation’s automated timekeeping system is installed in several Cook County departments and agencies.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $247,880.00.  One time purchase.  (715/335-579 Account).  Requisition No. 33350146.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.

 

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #21

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Aunt Martha's Youth Services Center, Inc., Chicago Heights, Illinois, to provide prenatal care and case management services to its client base of children and pregnant women who reside in south suburban Cook County and qualify for services under the Family Case Management grant program.

 

Reason:

Aunt Martha's Youth Services Center, Inc. was approved late by the grantor, the State of Illinois, for use of pass-through funding.  Aunt Martha's Youth Services Center, Inc. has provided prenatal care and case management services for the clients in their caseload since 1993.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.   Grant funded amount:  $122,850.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.  (974-289 Account).  Requisition No. 49744700.

 

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ITEM #22

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Health Management Systems, New York, New York, for the on-going hardware and software support of the Department of Public Health information system.

 

Reason:

Health Management Systems is the sole vendor of the Global Health Information System which is currently used in the Department of Public Health clinics.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $64,000.00.  Contract period:  September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.  (975-289 Account).  Requisition No. 39753289.

 

The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.

 

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ITEM #23

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Rush Breast Imaging Services, Chicago, Illinois, to provide radiology interpretation and reports for women forty (40) years of age and older for the purpose of early detection of cancer.

 

Reason:

Rush Breast Imaging Services is located near the targeted population and is willing to bill according to Medicare reimbursement rates.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $34,000.00.  Contract period:  September 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004.  (997-289 Account).  Requisition No. 49974106.

 

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #24

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Radiology Imaging Consultants, Harvey, Illinois, to provide radiology interpretation and reports for women forty (40) years of age and older for the purpose of early detection of cancer.

 

Reason:

Radiology Imaging Consultants is located near the targeted population and is willing to bill according to Medicare reimbursement rates.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $45,000.00.  September 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004.  (997-289 Account)  Requisition No. 49974104.

 

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ITEM #25

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, to provide mammogram and pelvic screening services to women forty (40) years of age and older for the purpose of early detection of cancer.

 

Reason:

Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center is located near the targeted population and is willing to bill according to Medicare reimbursement rates.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $46,000.00.  Contract period:  September 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004.  (997-289 Account).  Requisition No. 49974107.

 

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ITEM #26

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Clarke Mosquito Control, Roselle, Illinois, to conduct mosquito abatement/mosquito vector prevention in suburban Cook County.

 

Reason:

Clarke Mosquito Control is the only known licensed applicant for mosquito control in northern Illinois.  It has the size and capability to spray targeted areas quickly and on a large scale to eliminate the threat of the West Nile virus.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $193,729.00.  Contract period:  September 1, 2003 through December 1, 2003.  (755-289 Account).  Requisition No. 37553291.

 

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #27

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with HemoCue, Inc., Lake Empire, California, for the purchase of microcuvettes compatible with the HemoCue hemoglobin analyzer system used in the Department of Public Health Clinics.

 

Reason:

HemoCue, Inc. is the only manufacturer and distributor of microcuvette supplies necessary to operate the HemoCue hemoglobin analyzer.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $41,574.00.  Contract period:  November 1, 2003 through October 31, 2004.  (975-360 Account).  Requisition No. 39754360.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

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ITEM #28

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into intergovernmental contracts to conduct, enhance or establish a mosquito vector prevention program within their jurisdiction in suburban Cook County with the following agencies:

 

REQ. NO.	AGENCY	CONTRACT AMOUNT
37553289	Skokie Health Department	$ 37,000.00
37553290	Evanston Health Department	36,000.00
		$ 73,000.00