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Matter SCC-130003

Ratify Side Letter Agreement with Union of American Physicians and Dentists establishing compensation for on-call coverage of certain Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist shifts though October 25, 2026, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.

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Side Letter with UAPD Regarding Psychiatrists Pager Call During Non-Business Hours

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This side letter agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) addresses the provision of acute psychiatric services for pediatric and adolescent patients. It outlines the need for child/adolescent psychiatrists to be available on pager call during non-business hours as the County prepares to open the Behavioral Health Pavilion (BHP) in November 2026. The agreement defines terms related to on-call shifts, compensation for pager call, and call-back pay, and specifies that it will remain in effect until a successor agreement is adopted by the Board of Supervisors.

Key points
  • Agreement between County of Santa Clara and UAPD regarding child/adolescent psychiatrists' pager call.
  • The BHP is scheduled to open in November 2026 to provide psychiatric services.
  • Definitions for 'P55 Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist' and 'On-Call' shifts are provided.
  • Compensation includes $25/hr for pager call and specific rates for call-back services.
  • Agreement effective upon ratification by the County Board of Supervisors.
  • Agreement continues until the first full pay-period after a successor agreement is adopted.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as it includes placeholders for signatures and dates.
  • Some sections contain unresolved placeholders, such as the date for the signature and the specific terms of the agreement.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 2540EF1A-AEBA-8AE2-80EC-142BEB6A9FFC SIDE LETTER BETWEEN COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND UNION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS (UAPD) June 10, 2026 Child/Adolescent Psychiatrists Pager Call During Non-Business Hours The County of Santa Clara and The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) ( collectively "the patties") enter into this side letter of agreement (Agreement) to address the need for acute psychiatric services for pediatric and adolescent patients. In 2020, the County Board of Supervisors authorized the expansion of acute psychiatric services, to include pediatrics and adolescents. To this end, the County will be opening the Behavioral Health Pavillion (BHP), currently scheduled for November 2026. The BHP will provide adult emergency and inpatient psychiatric services as well as pediatric and adolescent emergency and inpatient psychiatric services. The addition of the aforementioned child/adolescent services requires child/adolescent psychiatrists available on pager call during non-business hours. 1. The following definitions shall only apply for purposes of this Agreement: a. "P55 Child/ Adolescent Psychiatrist" -A Psychiatrist in the P55...