Title
Request to Waive Indemnity and Liability Provisions of Phoenix City Code 42-18 to Enter into an Agreement With HonorHealth (Ordinance S-52562) - Citywide
Description
Request the City Council waive indemnity and liability provisions of Phoenix City Code 42-18 to execute an agreement with HonorHealth for Advanced Life Support Base Hospital medical direction. There is no financial impact associated with this agreement.
Report
Summary
The Police Department has trained Emergency Medical Care Technicians (EMCTs) that render emergency care to persons. Coordination with a Base Hospital is required to receive Administrative Direction from a Medical Director(s) that fulfills all obligations under Arizona Administrative Code, Title 9, Chapter 25, Article 5, Section R9-25-201(F). The request to waive provisions of Phoenix City Code 42-18 ensures a fair and impartial agreement can be entered.
Contract Term
The contract will begin upon final execution and remain in effect for five years, automatically renewing for successive one-year terms.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact associated with this agreement.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.