RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Arnold R. Josselson M.D., in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the provision of forensic pathology services for the term of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% County General Fund; $500,000. Budgeted.
BACKGROUND:
The County's current forensic pathologist contractor, Forensic Medical Group (FMG), has advised effective October 1, 2018, they will no longer be providing the county forensic pathologist services due to the dissolving of the company. Three pathologists that currently make up FMG are able to continue to provide these services to the county under individual contracts. One of these forensic pathologists is Arnold R. Josselson M.D. who specializes in pathology and forensic pathology. Dr. Josselson will assume responsibility for and perform autopsy services for deaths that fall within the jurisdiction of the Coroner, will prepare documents and reports as required, provide training to personnel, provide court testimony as required, and ensure that quality standards are met for the services performed. This will allow the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office to continue to meet the obligations to provide forensic pathology services.
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