Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Craig Mallak
Department: Medical Examiner and Trauma Services
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County (County) and Florida Lions Eye Bank, Inc. (FLEB) for Recovery of Anatomical Gifts (Eye Tissue) from Bodies Under the Jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner, for an initial five-year term, a two-year renewal option by County; authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) approval is required for the execution of this Agreement.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the Agreement between County and FLEB for Recovery of Anatomical Gifts (Eye Tissue) from Bodies Under the Jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward County Office of the Medical Examiner and Trauma Services (“Medical Examiner”) is responsible for investigating human deaths occurring within its jurisdiction in accordance with state statutory requirements and rules and regulations in connection with such responsibilities. FLEB, a procurement organization, is engaged in the business of recovering anatomical gifts from deceased bodies for transplantation, fabrication, research, and medical education. County, through its Medical Examiner, is authorized to cooperate with procurement organizations in providing access to deceased bodies under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner.
Source of Additional Information
Dr. Craig Mallak, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, 954-357-5209
Christopher Boden, Chief of Medical Examiner Operations, Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, 954-357-5255
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.