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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center his designee to execute amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-15-311) with First Databank, Inc. for pharmacy licensing services, extending the agreement an additional three (3) year period (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2026, and adding $163,920 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $528,993.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center his designee to execute amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-15-311) with First Databank, Inc. for pharmacy licensing services, extending the agreement an additional three (3) year period (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2026, and adding $163,920 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $528,993.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad Medical Center is requesting to extend a software license agreement with First Databank, Inc. The First Data Bank software provides Natividad Medical Center with the industry’s most comprehensive drug database which is critical for safe medication practices for Natividad Medical Center. This database is used by pharmacists and providers to monitor patient allergies, drug-to-drug interactions, dose range checking, lab value monitoring and medication use, medication reconciliation and our electronic and written prescribing practice. The databases also provide descriptive drug information, unique identifiers, and pricing data.
The monthly software and database updates included with this license agreement are crucial for Natividad Medical Center to provide the safest, high-quality care to our patients.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment No. 3 as to legal form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 3 has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad Medical Center’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on October 13, 2023.
FINANCING:
The cost for this amendment No. 3 is $163,920 of which $52,600 is included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement is for a software system which improves data processing at Natividad Medical Center. The use of this system directly contributes to a more efficient and effective use of resources within the organization.
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Prepared by: Raquel Mojica, IT Business Operations Manager, 783-2812
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Medical Officer, 783-2785
Attachments:
First Databank Amendment No. 3
First Databank Amendment No. 2
First Databank Amendment No. 1
First Databank Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board