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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-266
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO ENTER INTO
STANDARD AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH-
PATTON STATE HOSPITAL.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City of San Bernardino and the Department of Mental Health-Patton
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State Hospital wish to enter into standard agreements for emergency medical services
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reimbursement to the City of San Bernardino;
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SECTION 2. The Mayor or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute said
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agreements, a copy of which is attached and incorporated herein as Attachment A and Attachment
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SECTION 3. The terms of the Standard Agreements are from July 1, 2005 through June 30,
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2008; therefore, any action taken between July 1, 2005 and the date that the agreement is executed
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is hereby ratified.
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SECTION 5. The authorization to execute the above referenced Agreements are rescinded
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ifthey are not executed within sixty (60) days of the passage of this resolution.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO ENTER INTO
STANDARD AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH-
PATTON STATE HOSPITAL.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a j t. regular meeting thereof, held on the
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24th day of Julv
, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
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Council Members:
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ESTRADA x
BAXTER x
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DERRY x
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JOHNSON x
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Racliel G. Clark, City Clerk
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this ?-11"./"" day of July
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Morris, Mayo
an Bernardino
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JAMES F. PENMAN,
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STANDARD AGREEMENT
STD. 213 (Rev 06103)
AGREEMENT NUMBER: 05-30099
REGISTRATION NUMBER:
1. This Agreement is entered into between the State Agency and the Contractor named below
STATE AGENCY'S NAME
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (Patton State Hospital)
CONTRACTOR'S NAME
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - FIRE DEPARTMENT
2. The term of this Agreement is: July 01, 2005 through June 30, 2006
3. The maximum amount of this $ 25,000.00
Agreement is: Twenty-Five Thousand and Zero Cents
4. The parties agree to comply with the tenns and conditions of the following exhibits which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement:
Exhibit A Statement 01 WorK 3 pages
Exhibit B
Budget Detail and Payment Provisions
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pages
Exhibit C'
General Terms and Conditions
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Check mark one item below as Exhibit D:
181 Exhibit D - Special Terms and Conditions (Attached hereto as part 01 this agreement)
o Exhibit D ~ Special Terms and Conditions
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Exhibit E
HIPAA Business Associate Addendum
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Exhibit F
Commercial General And Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements
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Items shown with an Asterisk ('), are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached
hereto. These documents can be view at: http://www.ols.dgs.ca.gov/Standard+Language
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR'S NAME (If other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, ete.)
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - FIRE DEPARTMENT
BY (A hori . ature) DATE
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PRINTE NAME A
Pa ick
ADDRESS
200 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, CA -92410-4889
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TITLE OF PER SIGNING
Mayor, City of San Bernardino
CALIFORNIA
Department of General Services
Use Only
AGENCY NAME
DEPARTMENT OF MENTA HEALTH - Patton State Hos
BY (Aulhorized ) DATE SIG D (do not type)
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PRINTED NI': A TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
OCTA 10 C. LUNA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ADDRESS
CONTRACTS UNIT
3102 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE
PATTON, CA 92369-0999
~ Exempt Per: SCM 4.04 5.b.
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT "A"
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1 . Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of Mental Health, Patton State Hospital (PSH),
paramedic services, on as-needed basis, as described herein.
2. The services shall be performed for Patton State Hospital, Medical Services Department, 3102 E.
Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369-0999
3. The Contractor's professional, technical, and administrative personnel shall provide the necessary
covered services (on-call), 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
4. The project representative during the term of this agreement will be:
State Agency:
Name:
Phone:
Fax:
PATTON STATE HOSPITAL
Darryl Brown, Administrator
909/425-7960
909/425-6589
Contractor:
Name:
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Direct All Inquiries To
State Agency:
Section/Unit
Attention:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
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PATTON STATE HOSPITAL
Contracts Office
Connie C. Dodd
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369-0999
909/425-7332
909/425-6243
Contractor:
Section/Unit:
Attention:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Rolf Lindblom, Captain
909/384-5286
909/384-5281
Lindblom _ Ro@ci.san-bemardino.ca.us
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
EMS Coordinator
Rolf Lindblom, Captain
200 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
909/384-5286
909/384-5281
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SCOPE OF WORK (continued)
5. Contractor shall supply all personnel, labor, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, licenses, permits,
insurance, and a properly equipped service vehicle to provide paramedic services, on as-needed
basis.
A. Contractor shall assure that qualified personnel will provide Paramedic and Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT -1) service. Contractor's vehicle will arrive with the Advanced Cardiac Life
Support. (ACLS) and other equipment for life-saving measures.
B. Paramedic services shall be for emergency care to stabilize the patient on-site at PSH.
C. Upon arrival at a PSH medical emergency, if a PSH physician is already attending and directing
emergency care, the Paramedic shall acquire authorization from the attending physician (on-
site) to commence emergency procedures.
D. The PSH attending physician shall transfer control to Contractor's paramedic at an appropriate
point of care. If there is no PSH physician on-site directing emergency care when Contractor's
paramedic reaches the patient, Contractor's paramedic shall assume control immediately. PSH
staff shall supply relevant patient medical information to Paramedic and EMT, as available.
E. Exchange of monitoring equipment (from PSH's to Contractor's) shall be done at an appropriate
time that does not interfere with medical treatment in progress.
F. Contractor shall respond in a timely manner, to PSH calls, for emergency or non-emergency
calls, as requested and/or as appropriate.
G. Contractor shall provide a liaison for discussion of questions or problems related to cases in
which the Contractor is involved. PSH's liaison shall be the Chief Physician and Surgeon or
designee.
H. PSH shall provide opportunities for Contractor to participate in drills or practice/mock runs on
the hospital's property, upon Contractor's request or voluntarily if invited by PSH, to enhance
readiness for emergency or disaster response.
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SCOPE OF WORK (continued)
6. PSH REQUIREMENTS:
A. Contractor shall abide by PSH bylaws. policies. and procedures.
B. All patient care services must comply with applicable Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
C. Contractor is advised that tan, brown, and khaki clothing may prevent entry to patient areas of
the hospital.
D. Contractor shall maintain in effect at all times, during the term of the Agreement. a valid
certificate of Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance in accordance with State of
California requirements
E. Contractor shall maintain in effect at all times, during the term of the Agreement. current
licenses. certifications, and permits in accordance with Federal. State, and local government
requirements.
F. Contractor's representatives shall present proper identification in order to be admitted into all
secured compounds. (Valid Pictured 1.0.. Certification Cards. Etc.)
G. Contractor shall cooperate with Hospital security procedures.
H. In the event additional work is required, Contractor shall provide the Project Coordinator with a
written estimate for review and approval prior to commencing the work.
I. Contractor's service staff must be prepared to display a list of tools in their possession, when
entering locked compounds.
J. All work shall be coordinated and approved by the Project Coordinator.
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EXHIBIT B
(Standard Agreement)
BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. Invoicina and Pavment
A. For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of the invoices, the State agrees
to compensate the Contractor for actual expenditures incurred in accordance with the rlltes specified
herein, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
B. Invoices shall include the Agreement Number and shall be submitted in triplicate, not more
frequently than monthly in arrears to:
Patton State Hospital
ATTN: ACCOUNTING/BILLING
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369-0999
2. Budaet Continaencv Clause
A. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years
covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this
Agreement shall be of no further force and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to
pay any funds whatsoever to Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under this
Agreement and Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.
B. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program,
the State shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the
State, or offer an agreement amendment to Contractor to reflect the reduced amount.
3. Prompt Payment Clause
Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in Government Code Chapter
4.5, commencing with Section 927.
Chargeslrates shall be computed in accordance with the following budget on page 2 of Exhibit B.
The cost of each major budget category may vary up to 15% within each Fiscal Year (FY) without
DMH approval so long as the total amount budgeted for the FY is not exceeded.
4. Additional Provisions
A. This Agreement must be fully executed and approved by the State before any payments for
services can be made.
B. Invoices to be submitted within ninety (90) days after the services were performed and shall
include the PSH Agreement Number, Patient Name, Date of Services Performed, Description of
Services/Procedures Provided, the Usual and Customary Rate, Itemization of Costs, and Total
Amount Due.
C. In the event additional work is required, contractor shall provide the project coordinator with a
written estimate for review and approval prior to commencing the work
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BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS (continued)
D. MUTUAL INDEMNIFICATION
Each party, to this contract, shall defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the other party, its
elected officials, its officers and employees, from and against any and all liability, claims, losses
and demands, including attorney's fees and other reasonable costs incurred in defending any
such claim, whether resulting from court action or otherwise, arising out of the acts, errors or
omissions of the indemnifying party, its employees and/or authorized subcontractors, whether
intentional or negligent, in the performance of this Agreement.
E. SELF-INSURED STATUS
Contractor is self-insured through the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool Joint Powers Authority
("BICEP") pursuant to Government Code sections 990.8 and 6500, et seq.
Rates are established by the City of San Bernardino
Resolution #2004-252
# SERVICES RATE
1. Advanced Life Support (ALS) $ 250.00 /call
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) $ 250.00 /call
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EXHIBIT D
(Standard Agreement)
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Client Confidentialitv:
A. Contractor shall protect from unauthorized disclosure, names and other identifying information
concerning persons receiving services pursuant to this contract, except for statistical information
not identifying any client. Client is defined as "those persons receiving services pursuant to a
Department of Mental Health funded program". Contractor shall not use such identifying
information for any purpose other than carrying out the Contractor's obligations under this
contract.
B. Contractor shall promptly transmit to the State all requests for disclosure of such identifying
information not emanating from the client.
C. Contractor shall not disclose, except as otherwise specifically permitted by this contract or
authorized by the client, any such identifying information to anyone other than the State without
prior written authorization from the State.
D. For purposes of this section, identity shall include but not be limited to name, identifying number,
symbol or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as finger or voice print or a
photograph.
2. Excise Tax
The State of California is exempt from federal excise taxes, and no payment will be made for any
taxes levied on employees' wages. The State will pay for any applicable State of California or local
sales or use taxes on the services rendered or equipment or parts supplied pursuant to this
Agreement. California may pay any applicable sales and use tax imposed by another state.
3. INSURANCE:
Contractor hereby warrants that it is self-insured and Contractor may, at its option, (i) satisfy any of its
insurance obligations under this Agreement with any blanket policy or policies of insurance or self-
insurance program now or hereafter carried or maintained by City and/or (ii) provide for reasonable
deductibles with respect to all such insurance.
4. Potential Subcontractors
Nothing contained in this Agreement or otherwise, shall create any contractual relation between the
State and any subcontractors, and no subcontract shall relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities
and obligations hereunder. The Contractor agrees to be as fully responsible to the State for the acts
and omissions of its subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of
them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Contractor. The
Contractor's obligation to pay its subcontractors is an independent obligation from the State's
obligation to make payments to the Contractor. As a result, the State shall have no obligation to pay
or to enforce the payment of any moneys to any subcontractor.
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (continued)
5. Richt to Terminate:
A. The State reserves the right to terminate this agreement subject to 30 days written notice to the
Contractor. Contractor may submit a written request to terminate this agreement only if the State
should substantially fail to perform its responsibilities as provided herein.
B. However, the agreement can be immediately terminated for cause. The term "for cause" shall
mean that the Contractor fails to meet the terms, conditions, and/or responsibilities of the
contract. In this instance, the contract termination shall be effective as of the date indicated on
the State's notification to the Contractor.
C. This agreement may be suspended or cancelled without notice, at the option of the Contractor, if
the Contractor or State's premises or equipment are destroyed by fire or other catastrophe, or so
substantially damaged that it is impractical to continue service, or in the event the Contractor is
unable to render service as a result of any action by any governmental authority.
6. Securitv:
A. Contractor understands that services may be performed in a secured area and agrees that
Contractor and his/her representatives shall follow any and all rules, regulations and
requirements in force at Patton State Hospital. Failure to comply shall constitute grounds for
immediate termination of the contract. Contractor shall provide the Project Coordinator with a list
of employees/subcontractors within 14 days of requesting access to the secured area.
B. Contractor agrees to review and comply with Patton State Hospital's Contraband and Security
Policy and Procedures. These documents may be requested through the Project Coordinator or
Patton State Hospital Contracts Coordinator.
C. Contractor certifies that he is fully knowledgeable of the terms and conditions of the contract
documents, the location and site conditions of the project, and the conditions under which the
work is to be performed, and that he enters into this contract based upon his investigation of all
such matters and is not relying on any opinions or representation of Patton State Hospital. This
contract represents the entire agreement.
7. Settlement of Disputes
A. In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall file a "Notice of Dispute" with Patton State Hospital,
Executive Director or Designee. within ten (10) days of discovery of the problem. Within ten (10)
days, the Executive Director or Designee shall meet with the Contractor and Project Coordinator
for purposes of resolving the dispute. The decision of the Executive Director or Designee shall
be final.
B. In the event of a dispute, the language contained within this Agreement shall prevail over any
other language including that of the bid proposal.
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EXHIBIT E
(Standard Agreement)
HIPAA Business Associate Provisions
1. Recitals
A. It has been determined that a business associate relationship exists between the Department of
Mental Health (DMH) and the Contractor under the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its implementing privacy and security regulations at 45 CFR Parts
160 and 164 (the HIPAA regulations:).
B. The DMH may wish to disclose to Business Associate certain information pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement, some of which may constitute Protected Health Information (PHI).
C. The PHI means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium that relates to
the past, present, or future physical or mental condition of an individual, the provision of health
and dental care to an individual, or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health
and dental care to an individual; and that identifies the individual or with respect to which there is
a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual. The PHI shall
have the meaning given to such term under HIPAA and HIPAA regulations, as the same may be
amended from time to time.
D. Under this Agreement, Contractor is the Business Associate of DMH and provides services,
arranges, performs or assists in the performance of functions or activities on behalf of DMH and
uses or discloses PHI.
E. The DMH and Business Associate desire to protect the privacy and provide for the security of PHI
disclosed pursuant to this Agreement, in compliance with HIPAA and HIPAA regulations and
other applicable laws.
F. The purpose of these Provisions is to satisfy certain standards and requirements of HIPAA and
the HIPAA regulations.
G. The terms used in these Provisions, but not otherwise defined, shall have the same meanings as
those terms in the HIPAA regulations.
In exchanging information pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
2. Permitted Uses and Disclosures of PHI by Business Associate
A. Permitted Uses and Disclosures
Except as otherwise indicated in these Provisions, Business Associate may use or disclose PHI
only to perform functions, activities or services specified in this Agreement, for, or on behalf of
DMH, provided that such use or disclosure would not violate the HIPAA regulations, if done by
DMH.
B. Specific Use and Disclosure Provisions
Except as otherwise indicated in these Provisions, Business Associate may:
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HIPAA Business Associate Provisions (continued)
1. Use and disclose for management and administration. Use and disclose PHI for the
proper management and administration of the Business Associate or to carry out the
legal responsibilities of the Business Associate, provided that disclosures are required by
law, or the Business Associate obtains reasonable assurances from the person to whom
the information is disclosed that it will remain confidential and will be used or further
disclosed only as required by law or for the purpose for which it was disclosed to the
person, and the person notifies the Business Associate of any instances of which it is
aware that the confidentiality of the information has been breached.
2. Provision of Data Aggregation Services
Use PHI to provide data aggregation services to DMH. Data aggregation means the
combining of PHI created or received by the Business Associate on behalf of DMH with
PHI received by the Business Associate in its capacity as the Business Associate of
another covered entity, to permit data analyses that relate to the health care operations of
DMH.
3. Responsibilities of Business Associate
Business Associate agrees:
A. Nondisclosure
Not to use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) other than as permitted or required by
this Agreement or as required by law.
B. Safeguards
To implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that reasonably and
appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the protected health
information, including electronic PHI, that it creates, receives, maintains or transmits on behalf of
DMH; and to prevent use or disclosure of PHI other than as provided for by this Agreement.
Business Associate shall develop and maintain a written information privacy and security program
that includes administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the size and
complexity of the Business Associate's operations and the nature and scope of its activities.
Business Associate will provide DMH with information concerning such safeguards as DMH may
reasonably request from time to time.
C. Mitigation of Harmful Effects
To mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known to Business Associate of a
use or disclosure of PHI by Business Associate or its subcontractors in violation of the
requirements of these Provisions.
D. Reporting of Improper Disclosures
To report to the DMH Privacy Officer within one business day, (916) 654-0497, of discovery by
Business Associate that PHI has been used or disclosed other than as provided for by this
Agreement and these Provisions.
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HIPM Business Associate Provisions (continued)
E. Notification of Electronic Breach
During the term of this Agreement. to notify DMH immediately upon discovery of any breach of
security of PHI in comouterized form if the PHI was. or is reasonably believed to have been
acquired by an unauthorized person. Notification shall be made to the DMH Privacy Officer within
one business day at (916) 654-0497. Written notice shall be provided to the DMH Privacy Officer
within two (2) business days of discovery. Business Associate shall take (i) prompt corrective
action to cure any deficiencies and (ii) any action pertaining to such unauthorized disclosure
required by applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Business Associate shall
investigate such breach and provide a written report of the investigation to the DMH Privacy
Officer within thirty (30) working days of the discovery of the breach at the address below:
Privacy Officer
C/o Office of HIPM Compliance
California Dep,artment of Mental Health
1600 9 h Street. Room 150
Sacramento. CA 95814
F. Business Associate's Contractors
To ensure that any contractors. including subcontractors. to whom Business Associate provides
PHI received from or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of DMH. agree to the
same restrictions and conditions that apply to Business Associate with respect to such PHI; and
to incorporate. when applicable. the relevant provisions of these Provisions into each subcontract
or subaward to such agents or subcontractors.
G. Availability of Information to DMH and Individuals
To provide access as DMH may require. and in the time and manner designated by DMH (upon
reasonable notice and during Business Associate's normal business hours) to PHI in a
Designated Record Set. to DMH (or. as directed by DMH). in accordance with Health & Safety
Code 123110 and 45 CFR Section 164.524. Designated Record Set means the group of records
maintained for DMH that includes medical. dental and billing records about individuals;
enrollment. payment. claims adjudication. and case or medical management systems maintained
for DMH health plans; or those records used to make decisions about individuals on behalf of
DMH. Business Associate shall use the forms and processes developed by DMH for this purpose
and shall respond to requests for access to records transmitted by DMH within 5 days of receipt
of the request by producing the records or verifying that there are none within 15 days.
H. Amendment of PHI
To make any amendment(s) to PHI that DMH directs or agrees to pursuant to 45 CFR Section
164.526. in the time and manner designated by DMH.
I. Internal Practices
To make Business Associate's internal practices. books and records relating to the use and
disclosure of PHI received from DMH. or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of
DMH. available to DMH or to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services in a time and manner designated by DMH or by the Secretary. for purposes of
determining DMH's compliance with the HIPM regulations.
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HIPAA Business Associate Provisions (continued)
J. Documentation of Disclosures
To document and make available to DMH or (at the direction of DMH) to an Individual such
disclosures of PHI, and information related to such disclosures, necessary to respond to a proper
request by the subject Individual for an accounting of disclosures of PHI, in accordance with 45
CFR 164.528.
K. Employee Training and Discipline
To train and use reasonable measures to ensure compliance with the requirements of these
Provisions by employees who assist in the performance of functions or activities on behalf of
DMH under this Agreement and use or disclose PHI; and discipline such employees who
intentionally violate any provisions of these Provisions, including termination of employment.
4. Obligations of DMH
DMH agrees to:
A. Notice of Privacy Practices
Provide Business Associate with the Notice of Privacy Practices that DMH produces in
accordance with 45 CFR 164.520, as well as any changes to such notice. The most current
Notice of Privacy Practices can be viewed at: htto:/Iwww.DMH.ca.Qov/hioaa.
B. Permission by Individuals for Use and Disclosure of PHI
Provide the Business Associate with any changes in, or revocation of, permission by an Individual
to use or disclose PHI, if such changes affect the Business Associate's permitted or required
uses and disclosures.
C. Notification of Restrictions
Notify the Business Associate of any restriction to the use or disclosure of PHI that DMH has
agreed to in accordance with 45 CFR 164.522, to the extent that such restriction may affect the
Business Associate's use or disclosure of PHI.
5. Audits, Inspection and Enforcement
From time to time, DMH may inspect the facilities, systems, books and records of Business Associate
to monitor compliance with this Agreement and these Provisions. Business Associate shall promptly
remedy any violation of any provision of these Provisions and shall certify the same to the DMH
Privacy Officer in writing. The fact that DMH inspects, or fails to inspect, or has the right to inspect,
Business Associate's facilities, systems and procedures does not relieve Business Associate of its
responsibility to comply with this Agreement and these Provisions, nor does DMH's:
A. failure to detect; or
B. detection, but failure to notify Business Associate, or
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HIPAA Business Associate Provisions (continued)
C. require Business Associate's remediation of any unsatisfactory practices, constitute acceptance
of such practice or a waiver of DMH enforcement rights under this Agreement and these
Provisions.
6. Termination
A. Termination for Cause
Upon DMH's knowledge of a material breach of these Provisions by Business Associate, DMH
shall either:
1. Provide an opportunity for Business Associate to cure the breach or end the violation and
terminate this Agreement if Business Associate does not cure the breach or end the violation
within the time specified by DMH; or
2. Immediately terminate this Agreement if Business Associate has breached a material term of
these Provisions and cure is not possible.
3. If neither cure nor termination is feasible, the DMH Privacy Officer shall report the violation to
the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
B. Judicial or Administrative Proceedings
The DMH may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately, if (i) Business Associate is found
guilty in a criminal proceeding for a violation of the HIPAA Privacy or Security Rule or (ii) a finding
or stipulation that the Business Associate has violated a privacy or security standard or
requirement of HIPAA, or (iii) other security or privacy laws is made in an administrative or civil
proceeding in which the Business Associate is a party.
C. Effect of Termination
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, Business Associate shall return
or destroy all PHI received from DMH (or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of
DMH) that Business Associate still maintains in any form, and shall retain no copies of such PHI
or, if return or destruction is not feasible, it shall continue to extend the protections of these
Provisions to such information, and limit further use of such PHI to those purposes that make the
return or destruction of such PHI infeasible. This provision shall apply to PHI that is in the
possession of subcontractors or agents of Business Associate.
7. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Disclaimer
The DMH makes no warranty or representation that compliance by Business Associate with these
Provisions, HIPAA or the HIPAA regulations will be adequate or satisfactory for Business
Associate's own purposes or that any information in Business Associate's possession or control,
or transmitted or received by Business Associate, is or will be secure from unauthorized use or
disclosure. Business Associate is solely responsible for all decisions made by Business
Associate regarding the safeguarding of PHI.
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B. Amendment
The parties acknowledge that Federal and State laws relating to electronic data security and
privacy are rapidly evolving and that amendment of these Provisions may be required to provide
for procedures to ensure compliance with such developments. The parties specifically agree to
take such action as is necessary to implement the standards and requirements of HIPAA, the
HIPAA regulations and other applicable laws relating to the security or privacy of PHI. Upon
DMH's request, Business Associate agrees to promptly enter into negotiations with DMH
concerning an amendment to these Provisions embodying written assurances consistent with the
standards and requirements of HIPAA, the HIPAA regulations or other applicable laws. DMH
may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice in the event (i) Business
Associate does not promptly enter into negotiations to amend these Provisions when requested
by DMH pursuant to this Section or (ii) Business Associate does not enter into an amendment
providing assurances regarding the safeguarding of PHI that DMH in its sole discretion, deems
sufficient to satisfy the standards and requirements of HIPAA and the HIPAA regulations.
C. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
Nothing express or implied in the terms and conditions of these Provisions is intended to confer,
nor shall anything herein confer, upon any person other than DMH or Business Associate and
their respective successors or assignees, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities
whatsoever.
D. Interpretation
The terms and conditions in these Provisions shall be interpreted as broadly as necessary to
implement and comply with HIPAA, the HIPAA regulations and applicable State laws. The parties
agree that any ambiguity in the terms and conditions of these Provisions shall be resolved in
favor of a meaning that complies and is consistent with HIPAA and the HIPAA regulations.
E. Regulatory References
A reference in the terms and conditions of these Provisions to a section in the HIPAA regulations
means the section as in effect or as amended.
F. Survival
The respective rights and obligations of Business Associate under Section 6.C of these
Provisions shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
G. No Waiver of Obligations
No change, waiver or discharge of any liability or obligation hereunder on anyone or more
occasions shall be deemed a waiver of performance of any continuing or other obligation, or shall
prohibit enforcement of any obligation, on any other occasion.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STANDARD AGREEMENT
STD. 213 (Rev 06/03)
AGREEMENT NUMBER: 06-30099
REGISTRATION NUMBER:
1. This Agreement is entered into between the State Agency and the Contractor named below
STATE AGENCY'S NAME
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (Patton State Hospital)
CONTRACTOR'S NAME
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - FIRE DEPARTMENT
2. The term of this Agreement is: July 01, 2006 through June 30, 2008
3. The maximum amount of this $ 49,999.99
Agreement is: Forty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and Ninety-Nine Cents
4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement:
Exhibit A Statement of WorK 3 pages
Exhibit B
Budget Detail and Payment Provisions
2
pages
Exhibit c'
General Terms and Conditions
GTC 306
Check mark one item below as Exhibit D:
181 Exhibit D - Special Tenns and Conditions (Attached hereto as part of this agreement)
D Exhibit D - Special Terms and Conditions
2
pages
pages
Exhibit E
HIPAA Business Associate Addendum
6
Exhibit F
Commercial General And Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements
pages
Items shown with an Asterisk (oJ, are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached
hereto. These documents can be view at: http://www.o/s.dgs.ca.gov/Standard+Language
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR'S NAME (If other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - FIRE DEPARTMENT
BY (ture) DATE S
2S
PRI NTE NAME AN TITLE OF PERSON
Patri Mayor, City of San Bernardino
ADDRESS
200 E. Third Street
San Bemardino, CA -92410-4889
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
DepartmentofGeneralServ~es
Use Only
AGENCY NAME
DEPA MENT OF MENTAL EAL TH - Patton State Hos
BY (Authorized n t )
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PRINTED N A TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
OCTA 10 C. LUNA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ADDRESS
CONTRACTS UNIT
3102 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE
PATTON, CA 92369-0999
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EXHIBIT "A"
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1. Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of Mental Health, Patton State Hospital (PSH),
paramedic services, on as-needed basis, as described herein.
2. The services shall be performed for Patton State Hospital, Medical Services Department, 3102 E.
Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369-0999
3. The Contractor's professional, technical, and administrative personnel shall provide the necessary
covered services (on-call), 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
4. The project representative during the term of this agreement will be:
State Agency:
Name:
Phone:
Fax:
PATTON STATE HOSPITAL
Darryl Brown, Administrator
909/425-7960
909/425-6589
Contractor:
Name:
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Direct All Inquiries To
State Agency:
Section/Unit
Attention:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
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PATTON STATE HOSPITAL
Contracts Office
Connie C. Dodd
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369-0999
909/425-7332
909/425-6243
Contractor:
Section/Unit:
Attention:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Rolf Lindblom, Captain
909/384-5286
909/384-5281
Lindblom _ Ro@ci.san-bemardino.ca.us
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
EMS Coordinator
Rolf Lindblom, Captain
200 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
909/384-5286
909/384-5281
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SCOPE OF WORK (continued)
5. Contractor shall supply all personnel, labor, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, licenses, permits,
insurance, and a properly equipped service vehicle to provide paramedic services, on as-needed
basis.
A. Contractor shall assure that qualified personnel will provide Paramedic and Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT-1) service. Contractor's vehicle will arrive with the Advanced Cardiac Life
Support. (ACLS) and other equipment for life-saving measures.
B. Paramedic services shall be for emergency care to stabilize the patient on-site at PSH.
C. Upon arrival at a PSH medical emergency, if a PSH physician is already attending and directing
emergency care, the Paramedic shall acquire authorization from the attending physician (on-
site) to commence emergency procedures.
D. The PSH attending physician shall transfer control to Contractor's paramedic at an appropriate
point of care. If there is no PSH physician on-site directing emergency care when Contractor's
paramedic reaches the patient, Contractor's paramedic shall assume control immediately. PSH
staff shall supply relevant patient medical information to Paramedic and EMT, as available.
E. Exchange of monitoring equipment (from PSH's to Contractor's) shall be done at an appropriate
time that does not interfere with medical treatment in progress.
F. Contractor shall respond in a timely manner, to PSH calls, for emergency or non-emergency
calls, as requested and/or as appropriate.
G. Contractor shall provide a liaison for discussion of questions or problems related to cases in
which the Contractor is involved. PSH's liaison shall be the Chief Physician and Surgeon or
designee.
H. PSH shall provide opportunities for Contractor to participate in drills or practice/mock runs on
the hospital's property, upon Contractor's request or voluntarily if invited by PSH, to enhance
readiness for emergency or disaster response.
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SCOPE OF WORK (continued)
6. PSH REQUIREMENTS:
A. Contractor shall abide by PSH bylaws, policies, and procedures.
B. All patient care services must comply with applicable Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
C. Contractor is advised that tan, brown, and khaki clothing may prevent entry to patient areas of
the hospital.
D. Contractor shall maintain in effect at all times, during the term of the Agreement, a valid
certificate of Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance in accordance with State of
California requirements
E. Contractor shall maintain in effect at all times, during the term of the Agreement, current
licenses, certifications, and permits in accordance with Federal, State, and local government
requirements.
F. Contractor's representatives shall present proper identification in order to be admitted into all
secured compounds. (Valid Pictured 1.0., Certification Cards, Etc.)
G. Contractor shall cooperate with Hospital security procedures.
H. In the event additional work is required, Contractor shall provide the Project Coordinator with a
written estimate for review and approval prior to commencing the work.
I. Contractor's service staff must be prepared to display a list of tools in their possession, when
entering locked compounds.
J. All work shall be coordinated and approved by the Project Coordinator.
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EXHIBIT B
(Standard Agreement)
BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. Invoicina and Payment
A. For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of the invoices, the State agrees
to compensate the Contractor for actual expenditures incurred in accordance with the rates specified
herein, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
B. Invoices shall include the Agreement Number and shall be submitted in triplicate, not more
frequently than monthly in arrears to:
Patton State Hospital
ATTN: ACCOUNTING/BILLING
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369-0999
2. Budaet Continaencv Clause
A. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years
covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this
Agreement shall be of no further force and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to
pay any funds whatsoever to Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under this
Agreement and Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.
B. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program,
the State shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the
State, or offer an agreement amendment to Contractor to reflect the reduced amount.
3. Prompt Payment Clause
Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in Government Code Chapter
4.5, commencing with Section 927.
Charges/rates shall be computed in accordance with the following budget on page 2 of Exhibit B.
The cost of each major budget category may vary up to 15% within each Fiscal Year (FY) without
DMH approval so long as the total amount budgeted for the FY is not exceeded.
4. Additional Provisions
A. This Agreement must be fully executed and approved by the State before any payments for
services can be made.
B. Invoices to be submitted within ninety (90) days after the services were performed and shall
include the PSH Agreement Number, Patient Name, Date of Services Performed, Description of
Services/Procedures Provided, the Usual and Customary Rate, Itemization of Costs, and Total
Amount Due.
C. In the event additional work is required, contractor shall provide the project coordinator with a
written estimate for review and approval prior to commencing the work
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BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS (continued)
D. MUTUAL INDEMNIFICATION
Each party, to this contract, shall defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the other party, its
elected officials, its officers and employees, from and against any and all liability, claims, losses
and demands, including attorney's fees and other reasonable costs incurred in defending any
such claim, whether resulting from court action or otherwise, arising out of the acts, errors or
omissions of the indemnifying party, its employees and/or authorized subcontractors, whether
intentional or negligent, in the performance of this Agreement.
E. SELF-INSURED STATUS
Contractor is self-insured through the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool Joint Powers Authority
("BICEP") pursuant to Government Code sections 990.8 and 6500, et seq.
Rates are established by the City of San Bernardino
Resolution #2004-252
# SERVICES RATE
1. Advanced Life Support (ALS) $ 250.00 /call
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) $ 250.00 /call
F. Amounts to be encumbered for the fiscal years covered by this contract are as follows:
$ 24,500.00 In FY 2006/07 (07/01/06 to 06/30/07)
$ 24,999,99 In FY 2007/08 (07/01/07 to 06/30/08)
G. The above amounts may be adjusted between the fiscal years to cover services rendered for a
particular fiscal year at the sole discretion of the Fiscal Officer at PSH as long as the total amount
specified on Page 1, Item #3, is not exceeded.
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EXHIBIT D
(Standard Agreement)
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Client Confidentialitv:
A. Contractor shall protect from unauthorized disclosure, names and other identifying information
concerning persons receiving services pursuant to this contract, except for statistical information
not identifying any client. Client is defined as "those persons receiving services pursuant to a
Department of Mental Health funded program". Contractor shall not use such identifying
information for any purpose other than carrying out the Contractor's obligations under this
contract.
B. Contractor shall promptly transmit to the State all requests for disclosure of such identifying
information not emanating from the client.
C. Contractor shall not disclose, except as otherwise specifically permitted by this contract or
authorized by the client, any such identifying information to anyone other than the State without
prior written authorization from the State.
D. For purposes of this section, identity shall include but not be limited to name, identifying number,
symbol or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as finger or voice print or a
photograph.
2. Excise Tax
The State of California is exempt from federal excise taxes, and no payment will be made for any
taxes levied on employees' wages. The State will pay for any applicable State of California or local
sales or use taxes on the services rendered or equipment or parts supplied pursuant to this
Agreement. California may pay any applicable sales and use tax imposed by another state.
3. INSURANCE:
Contractor hereby warrants that it is self-insured and Contractor may, at its option, (i) satisfy any of its
insurance obligations under this Agreement with any blanket policy or policies of insurance or self-
insurance program now or hereafter carried or maintained by City and/or (Ii) provide for reasonable
deductibles with respect to all such insurance.
4. Potential Subcontractors
Nothing contained in this Agreement or otherwise, shall create any contractual relation between the
State and any subcontractors, and no subcontract shall relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities
and obligations hereunder. The Contractor agrees to be as fully responsible to the State for the acts
and omissions of its subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of
them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Contractor. The
Contractor's obligation to pay its subcontractors is an independent obligation from the State's
obligation to make payments to the Contractor. As a result, the State shall have no obligation to pay
or to enforce the payment of any moneys to any subcontractor.
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (continued)
5. Richt to Terminate:
A. The State reserves the right to terminate this agreement subject to 30 days written notice to the
Contractor. Contractor may submit a written request to terminate this agreement only if the State
should substantially fail to perform its responsibilities as provided herein.
B. However, the agreement can be immediately terminated for cause. The term "for cause" shall
mean that the Contractor fails to meet the terms, conditions, and/or responsibilities of the
contract. In this instance, the contract termination shall be effective as of the date indicated on
the State's notification to the Contractor.
C. This agreement may be suspended or cancelled without notice, at the option of the Contractor, if
the Contractor or State's premises or equipment are destroyed by fire or other catastrophe, or so
substantially damaged that it is impractical to continue service, or in the event the Contractor is
unable to render service as a result of any action by any governmental authority.
6. Securitv:
A. Contractor understands that services may be performed in a secured area and agrees that
Contractor and his/her representatives shall follow any and all rules, regulations and
requirements in force at Patton State Hospital. Failure to comply shall constitute grounds for
immediate termination of the contract. Contractor shall provide the Project Coordinator with a list
of employees/subcontractors within 14 days of requesting access to the secured area.
B. Contractor agrees to review and comply with Patton State Hospital's Contraband and Security
Policy and Procedures. These documents may be requested through the Project Coordinator or
Patton State Hospital Contracts Coordinator.
C. Contractor certifies that he is fully knowledgeable of the terms and conditions of the contract
documents, the location and site conditions of the project, and the conditions under which the
work is to be performed, and that he enters into this contract based upon his investigation of all
such matters and is not relying on any opinions or representation of Patton State Hospital. This
contract represents the entire agreement.
7. Settlement of Disputes
A. In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall file a "Notice of Dispute" with Patton State Hospital,
Executive Director or Designee, within ten (10) days of discovery of the problem. Within ten (10)
days, the Executive Director or Designee shall meet with the Contractor and Project Coordinator
for purposes of resolving the dispute. The decision of the Executive Director or Designee shall
be final.
B. In the event of a dispute, the language contained within this Agreement shall prevail over any
other language including that of the bid proposal.
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EXHIBIT E
(Standard Agreement)
HIPAA Business Associate Provisions
1. Recitals
A. It has been determined that a business associate relationship exists between the Department of
Mental Health (DMH) and the Contractor under the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its implementing privacy and security regulations at 45 CFR Parts
160 and 164 (the HIPAA regulations:).
B. The DMH may wish to disclose to Business Associate certain information pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement, some of which may constitute Protected Health Information (PHI).
C. The PHI means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium that relates to
the past, present, or future physical or mental condition of an individual, the provision of health
and dental care to an individual, or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health
and dental care to an individual; and that identifies the individual or with respect to which there is
a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual. The PHI shall
have the meaning given to such term under HIPAA and HIPAA regulations, as the same may be
amended from time to time.
D. Under this Agreement, Contractor is the Business Associate of DMH and provides services,
arranges, performs or assists in the performance of functions or activities on behalf of DMH and
uses or discloses PHI.
E. The DMH and Business Associate desire to protect the privacy and provide for the security of PHI
disclosed pursuant to this Agreement, in compliance with HIPAA and HIPAA regulations and
other applicable laws.
F. The purpose of these Provisions is to satisfy certain standards and requirements of HIPAA and
the HIPAA regulations.
G. The terms used in these Provisions, but not otherwise defined, shall have the same meanings as
those terms in the HIPAA regulations.
In exchanging information pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
2. Permitted Uses and Disclosures of PHI by Business Associate
A. Permitted Uses and Disclosures
Except as otherwise indicated in these Provisions, Business Associate may use or disclose PHI
only to perform functions, activities or services specified in this Agreement, for, or on behalf of
DMH, provided that such use or disclosure would not violate the HIPAA regulations, if done by
DMH.
B. Specific Use and Disclosure Provisions
Except as otherwise indicated in these Provisions. Business Associate may:
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HIPAA Business Associate Provisions (continued)
1. Use and disclose for management and administration. Use and disclose PHI for the
proper management and administration of the Business Associate or to carry out the
legal responsibilities of the Business Associate, provided that disclosures are required by
law, or the Business Associate obtains reasonable assurances from the person to whom
the information is disclosed that it will remain confidential and will be used or further
disclosed only as required by law or for the purpose for which it was disclosed to the
person, and the person notifies the Business Associate of any instances of which it is
aware that the confidentiality of the information has been breached.
2. Provision of Data Aggregation Services
Use PHI to provide data aggregation services to DMH. Data aggregation means the
combining of PHI created or received by the Business Associate on behalf of DMH with
PHI received by the Business Associate in its capacity as the Business Associate of
another covered entity, to permit data analyses that relate to the health care operations of
DMH.
3. Responsibilities of Business Associate
Business Associate agrees:
A. Nondisclosure
Not to use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) other than as permitted or required by
this Agreement or as required by law.
B. Safeguards
To implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that reasonably and
appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the protected health
information, including electronic PHI, that it creates, receives, maintains or transmits on behalf of
DMH; and to prevent use or disclosure of PHI other than as provided for by this Agreement.
Business Associate shall develop and maintain a written information privacy and security program
that includes administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the size and
complexity of the Business Associate's operations and the nature and scope of its activities.
Business Associate will provide DMH with information concerning suGh safeguards as DMH may
reasonably request from time to time.
C. Mitigation of Harmful Effects
To mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known to Business Associate of a
use or disclosure of PHI by Business Associate or its subcontractors in violation of the
requirements of these Provisions.
D. Reporting of Improper Disclosures
To report to the DMH Privacy Officer within one business day, (916) 654-0497, of discovery by
Business Associate that PHI has been used or disclosed other than as provided for by this
Agreement and these Provisions.
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HIPAA Business Associate Provisions (continued)
E. Notification of Electronic Breach
During the term of this Agreement, to notify DMH immediately upon discovery of any breach of
security of PHI in comouterized form if the PHI was, or is reasonably believed to have been
acquired by an unauthorized person. Notification shall be made to the DMH Privacy Officer within
one business day at (916) 654-0497. Written notice shall be provided to the DMH Privacy Officer
within two (2) business days of discovery. Business Associate shall take (i) prompt corrective
action to cure any deficiencies and (ii) any action pertaining to such unauthorized disclosure
required by applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Business Associate shall
investigate such breach and provide a written report of the investigation to the DMH Privacy
Officer within thirty (30) working days of the discovery of the breach at the address below:
Privacy Officer
C/o Office of HIPAA Compliance
California De~artment of Mental Health
1600 9 h Street, Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95814
F. Business Associate's Contractors
To ensure that any contractors, including subcontractors, to whom Business Associate provides
PHI received from or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of DMH, agree to the
same restrictions and conditions that apply to Business Associate with respect to such PHI; and
to incorporate, when applicable, the relevant provisions of these Provisions into each subcontract
or subaward to such agents or subcontractors.
G. Availability of Information to DMH and Individuals
To provide access as DMH may require, and in the time and manner designated by DMH (upon
reasonable notice and during Business Associate's normal business hours) to PHI in a
Designated Record Set, to DMH (or, as directed by DMH), in accordance with Health & Safety
Code 123110 and 45 CFR Section 164.524. Designated Record Set means the group of records
maintained for DMH that includes medical, dental and billing records about individuals;
enrollment, payment, claims adjudication, and case or medical management systems maintained
for DMH health plans; or those records used to make decisions about individuals on behalf of
DMH. Business Associate shall use the forms and processes developed by DMH for this purpose
and shall respond to requests for access to records transmitted by DMH within 5 days of receipt
of the request by producing the records or verifying that there are none within 15 days.
H. Amendment of PHI
To make any amendment(s) to PHI that DMH directs or agrees to pursuant to 45 CFR Section
164.526, in the time and manner designated by DMH.
I. I nternal Practices
To make Business Associate's internal practices, books and records relating to the use and
disclosure of PHI received from DMH, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of
DMH, available to DMH or to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services in a time and manner designated by DMH or by the Secretary, for purposes of
determining DMH's compliance with the HIPAA regulations.
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HIPAA Business Associate Provisions (continued)
J. Documentation of Disclosures
To document and make available to DMH or (at the direction of DMH) to an Individual such
disclosures of PHI, and information related to such disclosures, necessary to respond to a proper
request by the subject Individual for an accounting of disclosures of PHI, in accordance with 45
CFR 164.528.
K. Employee Training and Discipline
To train and use reasonable measures to ensure compliance with the requirements of these
Provisions by employees who assist in the performance of functions or activities on behalf of
DMH under this Agreement and use or disclose PHI; and discipline such employees who
intentionally violate any provisions of these Provisions, including termination of employment.
4. Obligations of DMH
DMH agrees to:
A. Notice of Privacy Practices
Provide Business Associate with the Notice of Privacy Practices that DMH produces in
accordance with 45 CFR 164.520, as well as any changes to such notice. The most current
Notice of Privacy Practices can be viewed at: htto://www.DMH.ca.aov/hiDaa.
B. Permission by Individuals for Use and Disclosure of PHI
Provide the Business Associate with any changes in, or revocation of, permission by an Individual
to use or disclose PHI, if such changes affect the Business Associate's permitted or required
uses and disclosures.
C. Notification of Restrictions
Notify the Business Associate of any restriction to the use or disclosure of PHI that DMH has
agreed to in accordance with 45 CFR 164.522, to the extent that such restriction may affect the
Business Associate's use or disclosure of PHI.
5. Audits, Inspection and Enforcement
From time to time, DMH may inspect the facilities, systems, books and records of Business Associate
to monitor compliance with this Agreement and these Provisions. Business Associate shall promptly
remedy any violation of any provision of these Provisions and shall certify the same to the DMH
Privacy Officer in writing. The fact that DMH inspects, or fails to inspect, or has the right to inspect,
Business Associate's facilities, systems and procedures does not relieve Business Associate of its
responsibility to comply with this Agreement and these Provisions, nor does DMH's:
A. failure to detect; or
B. detection, but failure to notify Business Associate, or
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HIPAA Business Associate Provisions (continued)
C. require Business Associate's remediation of any unsatisfactory practices, constitute acceptance
of such practice or a waiver of DMH enforcement rights under this Agreement and these
Provisions.
6. Termination
A. Termination for Cause
Upon DMH's knowledge of a material breach of these Provisions by Business Associate, DMH
shall either:
1. Provide an opportunity for Business Associate to cure the breach or end the violation and
terminate this Agreement if Business Associate does not cure the breach or end the violation
within the time specified by DMH; or
2. Immediately terminate this Agreement if Business Associate has breached a material term of
these Provisions and cure is not possible.
3. If neither cure nor termination is feasible, the DMH Privacy Officer shall report the violation to
the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
B. Judicial or Administrative Proceedings
The DMH may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately, if (i) Business Associate is found
guilty in a criminal proceeding for a violation of the HIPAA Privacy or Security Rule or (ii) a finding
or stipulation that the Business Associate has violated a privacy or security standard or
requirement of HIPAA, or (iii) other security or privacy laws is made in an administrative or civil
proceeding in which the Business Associate is a party.
C. Effect of Termination
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, Business Associate shall return
or destroy all PHI received from DMH (or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of
DMH) that Business Associate still maintains in any form, and shall retain no copies of such PHI
or, if return or destruction is not feasible, it shall continue to extend the protections of these
Provisions to such information, and limit further use of such PHI to those purposes that make the
return or destruction of such PHI infeasible. This provision shall apply to PHI that is in the
possession of subcontractors or agents of Business Associate.
7. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Disclaimer
The DMH makes no warranty or representation that compliance by Business Associate with these
Provisions, HIPAA or the HIPAA regulations will be adequate or satisfactory for Business
Associate's own purposes or that any information in Business Associate's possession or control,
or transmitted or received by Business Associate, is or will be secure from unauthorized use or
disclosure. Business Associate is solely responsible for all decisions made by Business
Associate regarding the safeguarding of PHI.
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HIPM Business Associate Provisions (continued)
B. Amendment
The parties acknowledge that Federal and State laws relating to electronic data security and
privacy are rapidly evolving and that amendment of these Provisions may be required to provide
for procedures to ensure compliance with such developments. The parties specifically agree to
take such action as is necessary to implement the standards and requirements of HIPM, the
HIPM regulations and other applicable laws relating to the security or privacy of PHI. Upon
DMH's request, Business Associate agrees to promptly enter into negotiations with DMH
concerning an amendment to these Provisions embodying written assurances consistent with the
standards and requirements of HIPM, the HIPM regulations or other applicable laws. DMH
may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice in the event (i) Business
Associate does not promptly enter into negotiations to amend these Provisions when. requested
by DMH pursuant to this Section or (ii) Business Associate does not enter into an amendment
providing assurances regarding the safeguarding of PHI that DMH in its sole discretion, deems
sufficient to satisfy the standards and requirements of HIPM and the HIPM regulations.
C. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
Nothing express or implied in the terms and conditions of these Provisions is intended to confer,
nor shall anything herein confer, upon any person other than DMH or Business Associate and
their respective successors or assignees, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities
whatsoever.
D. Interpretation
The terms and conditions in these Provisions shall be interpreted as broadly as necessary to
implement and comply with HIPM, the HIPM regulations and applicable State laws. The parties
agree that any ambiguity in the terms and conditions of these Provisions shall be resolved in
favor of a meaning that complies and is consistent with HIPM and the HIPM regulations.
E. Regulatory References
A reference in the terms and conditions of these Provisions to a section in the HIPM regulations
means the section as in effect or as amended.
F. Survival
The respective rights and obligations of Business Associate under Section 6.C of these
Provisions shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
G. No Waiver of Obligations
No change, waiver or discharge of any liability or obligation hereunder on anyone or more
occasions shall be deemed a waiver of performance of any continuing or other obligation, or shall
prohibit enforcement of any obligation, on any other occasion.
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