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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[June 20

On motion of Mr. Lenz, these items were approved by the following vote: Aye, Dr. Donoghue, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. H a h n , Mr. Howard, Mr. Lenz, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Stone, Mr. Velasquez; no, none; absent, Mr. Neal, Governor Thompson. (Mr. H a h n asked to be recorded as not voting on items 40 and 43.) Radiation Safety Contract, Chicago Circle

(25) The president of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends the award of a contract for radiation services at the Chicago Circle campus to Radiation Safety Services, Inc., for the period of July 1, 1979, through June 30, 1980, at the rate of $2,846 per month, the total not to exceed $34,152. The services include: a review of the method of acquisition, delivery, and inventory control of radioisotopes, laboratory survey, management of radioactive wastes, authorization of users, preparing license applications, calibrating equipment, providing reports, and emergency services as needed. Funds are available from institutional funds at the Chicago Circle campus. (The services are to be performed under the supervision of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.)

Renewal of Contract with West Side Veterans Administration Hospital, Medical Center

(26) On June 21, 1978, the board approved a contract with the West Side Veterans Administration Hospital for the sharing of specialized medical resources between the Veterans Administration Hospital and the University Hospital in order to minimize duplication of personnel, equipment, and space. Under the contract, each hospital bills the other for services rendered to the other's patients. The dollar value of the care rendered at each institution for the other's patients is approximately equal. During the past year, there was a net advantage of $5,600 to the University; therefore, the University paid out no money. The chancellor at the Medical Center now has recommended that the contract with the West Side Veterans Administration Hospital be renewed for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980. Anticipated full utilization of the contract for the coming year would result in a net cash benefit to the University Hospital of approximately $3,000. Funds are available in the University Hospital Income Fund (should they be needed) to reimburse the Veterans Hospital. The vice president for administration concurs. I recommend approval.

Contract for Professional Advertising Services, Medical Center

(27) For the past two years, the Board of Trustees has approved a contract with Bentley, Barnes, and Lynn, Inc., of Chicago, for the design and placement of advertising to recruit nurses for the University of Illinois Hospital. The contract is part of a larger program that is proving successful in reducing the number of unfilled nursing positions at the hospital. T h e chancellor at the Medical Center campus has recommended that a contract with the same agency be approved for FY 1980. As in previous years, the contract will include reimbursements for advertisements placed by the agency; and a charge for art work, layout, and other professional and artistic services in the development of the nurse recruitment program. Approximately 90 percent of the budget is reimbursement for advertisements placed. The reimbursements are exclusive of any commission paid or payable to