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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 ...
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