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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an Agreement with Forward Advantage, for purchase of the Imprivata product, a single sign on software solution used by NMC Physicians and Clinical Staff, plus implementation, licenses, and maintenance and support, in an amount not to exceed $267,967 for the period of March 23, 2016 through March 22, 2018; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC to execute up to three (3) future Amendments to the Agreement, which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) of the original cost of the Agreement per each amendment.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an Agreement with Forward Advantage, for purchase of the Imprivata product, a single sign on software solution used by NMC Physicians and Clinical Staff, plus implementation, licenses, and maintenance and support, in an amount not to exceed $267,967 for the period of March 23, 2016 through March 22, 2018; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC to execute up to three (3) future Amendments to the Agreement, which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) of the original cost of the Agreement per each amendment.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Imprivata OneSign is a Single Sign On (SSO) solution that enables users to quickly and securely access clinical and administrative applications with one username and password. In the course of treating patients, personnel need to access multiple applications, including the MEDITECH electronic health record system. The act of logging in/logging out of multiple systems throughout the workday has caused noticeable inefficiencies. Imprivata is a solution used in hospitals across the count...
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