Wayne County Moves to Strengthen Healthcare Services with New Contracts
The Wayne County Health and Medical Services Committee is set to convene on Monday, March 3, 2025, to discuss various reports, contracts, and budgetary amendments aimed at improving healthcare services within the county. Under the leadership of Chairperson Summer Johnson, the committee will review multiple resolutions covering nursing home operations, public health initiatives, and specialized healthcare agreements.
One of the key agenda items will be the renewal of a service agreement with Gray Vance, LLC, doing business as Special Care Systems, for the maintenance of the Wayne County Nursing Home’s nurse call system. The agreement, scheduled to take effect from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, will ensure annual testing and maintenance at a base cost of $9,203, with additional charges for labor and equipment.
Additionally, the committee is expected to approve the awarding of Request for Bids (RFB) #064-24 to Liberty Health Supply for physician-ordered medical supplies for nursing home residents. Liberty Health Supply has been selected over its competitor, BVH Marketing, based on best value criteria. If approved, the contract will be effective from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with an option for two one-year extensions.
The committee will also consider renewing a clinical education agreement with St. John Fisher University’s Wegmans School of Nursing. This agreement, set to run from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2028, would allow nursing students to gain hands-on training at the Wayne County Nursing Home at no cost to the county.
Diane Devlin, director of the Wayne County Public Health Department, will present several key initiatives, including a new contract with Lift Bridge Physical Therapy PLLC to provide services for preschool children with disabilities. If approved, the contract will run from March 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and will include physical therapy at a rate of $80 per half-hour session, as well as coordination and group therapy services.
The committee is also expected to approve a budget amendment of $3,500 to cover copier expenses for the Public Health Services Department, with funds being transferred from the county’s contingency fund.
Another significant measure under consideration is the renewal of a five-year contract with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program. If approved, the agreement, set to run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, will provide $62,030 annually, totaling $310,150 over five years. The funding will support outreach, referrals, and follow-up services for children requiring specialized healthcare.