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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-13932) with 3DR Laboratories, LLC for 3D medical image post processing services, extending the agreement an additional two (2) year period (August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2022) for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2022 and adding $180,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $441,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-13932) with 3DR Laboratories, LLC for 3D medical image post processing services, extending the agreement an additional two (2) year period (August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2022) for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2022 and adding $180,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $441,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC started sending computed tomography (CT) for 3D post processing to 3DR Labs in July 2017. 3D post processing is a process where the original 2D images acquired in a CT study are converted into a 3D format to provide further information to the ordering provider. This is a proven method to visualize arteries, bones, and vital organs better. The post processing is highly technical, time-consuming, and requires expertise in the process, along with advanced software to complete the post processing.
NMC previously had a 3D post processing software that was out of date and slow. An internal radiology technologist completed the 3D post processing, but was time-consuming, creating a bottleneck with patient flow. NMC is sensitive to its turn-around times for trauma service and would like to avoid patient care delays. NMC elected to send all 3D post processing to an outside source, 3DR Laboratories, LLC. The amount below is the best estimate in co...
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