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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for NMC or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement with EBSCO Industries, Inc. (EBSCO) for online database and journal subscriptions, with no change to the scope of work or the agreement term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022, and adding $125,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $573,153.
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for NMC or his designee to execute up to two (2) 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%) ($9,600) of the original cost of the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for NMC or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement with EBSCO Industries, Inc. (EBSCO) for online database and journal subscriptions, with no change to the scope of work or the agreement term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022, and adding $125,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $573,153.
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for NMC or his designee to execute up to two (2) 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%) ($9,600) of the original cost of the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
EBSCO provides Natividad staff access to online medical database resources and published medical journals. These resources include the leading web-based clinical research tools utilized in hospital and clinic settings to obtain answers to clinical questions, including the latest evidence and clinical expertise to provide specific, practical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment at the point of care.
Approval of this recommended action will provide Natividad medical staff, residents, and nursing and ancillary hospital staff continued access to these valuable clini...
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