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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-12841) with McRoberts Security Technologies for “My Child Infant Security System” Maintenance services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2020, and adding $33,975 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $269,887.
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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-12841) with McRoberts Security Technologies for “MyChild Infant Security System” Maintenance services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2020, and adding $33,975 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $269,887.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Joint Commission standards require that all acute care hospitals identify and implement security procedures and systems that address handling of infant or pediatric abduction. Child abduction alarm systems have been championed by the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. Natividad Medical Center purchased the McRoberts- MyChild software system and transponder security units in 2011 after an open bid with three finalists. The McRoberts- MyChild system was selected as the best value and was installed and made operational.
The MyChild electronic security system meets the specific risk of infant and pediatric abduction with an integration with clinical practices at NMC. Patients wear reusable security tags that emit RFID signals that are picked up by receivers throughout protected areas, allowing location on demand. Exits, elevators, and other egress points are protected with controllers that lock doors when a tagged patient approaches.
NMC is requesting approval to extend the term of the existing agreement for an additional year. This amendment also includes an update to the software as well as an analysis of our wireless access points (WAPs) to ensure appropriate coverage.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel reviewed and approved this amendment No. 2 as to legal form, and the Auditor-Controller reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 2 was reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee on September 26, 2019 and by its Board of Trustees on October 4, 2019.
FINANCING:
The cost for this amendment No.2 is $33,975 of which $33,975 is included in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement facilitates the maintenance of a child abduction alarm system at NMC. The presence of a child abduction alarm system at NMC helps to protect the public and ensures that Natividad remains compliant with Joint Commission policies and standards.
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Prepared by: Dr. Charles Harris, Chief Medical Information Officer, 783-2785
Approved by: Gary R. Gray, DO, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments:
McRoberts Security Technologies Amendment 2
McRoberts Security Technologies Amendment 1
McRoberts Security Technologies Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board