RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21646 to add one (1) Assistant Director of Safety and Performance Improvement (VWGB) position ($8,695-$10,569) in the Contra Costa Health Plan division of the Health Services Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The additional costs associated with this action are approximately $200,595 annually with benefits, including pension costs of $45,000. Costs will be funded by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. (100%).

BACKGROUND:

The new Assistant Director of Safety and Performance Improvement at CCHP will be responsible for program development and coordination work to implement and maintain a quality management program that assesses and reports the performance of the clinical, service, and other programs at Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP); will work with the CCHP Medical Director and other clinical and administrative staff to ensure that the program effectively measures, assesses and continuously improves the quality of care and service provided; will ensure that applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements are met; and will supervise subordinate Quality Management staff.