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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or designee to execute a retroactive nonstandard agreement with Bluesight, Inc. for web-based software services to enable hospitals to automate their pharmacy kit processing known as KitCheck Software services at NMC for a maximum County obligation of $76,355 for the term of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($7,635) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $83,990.
c. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, limitations on liability, confidentiality, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a.Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive nonstandard agreement with Bluesight, Inc. for web-based software services to enable hospitals to automate their pharmacy kit processing known as KitCheck Software services at NMC for a maximum County obligation of $76,355 for the term of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($7,635) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $83,990.
c. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, limitations on liability, confidentiality, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
SUMMARY:
Kit Check provides scanning equipment and web-based software which enables Natividad Medical Center to automate its medication kit and tray processing. Replacing error prone manual processes. Kit Check supplies equipment consisting of 1 scanning station, 1 desktop barcode scanner which is used in conjunction with Kit Check’s web-based kit processing software. As well as automatic shipment of the Kit Check RFID labels within 7 calendar days of the beginning of each month.
DISCUSSION
The benefit of this service is to replace manual processing, making a more accurate, safer and quicker refill time. This software assists the user with ensuring the right medication and right quantity goes into the kit. Expiration dates are tracked using software which allows the user to update kits before they expire. Medication shortages can also be managed by allowing kit contents to be modified quickly. Medication analytic reports are available to track usage trends.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this nonstandard agreement as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The nonstandard agreement has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on April 3, 2026.
FINANCING:
The cost for this agreement is $76,355 of which $6,363 is included in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate. There is no impact on the General Fund with this action.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS SECTION:
Bluesight helps save time by automating workflow so our kits are filled accurately
__ Well-Being and Quality of Life
__ Sustainable Infrastructure for Present and Future
X Safe and Resilient Communities
__Diverse and Thriving Economy
__ Administrative
Prepared by: Kelley Hernandez, Sr. Pharmacy Tech, 831-772-7721
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachment(s):
Board Report
Bluesight, Inc. Original Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board