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a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Zoll Data Systems, Inc. for defibrillator software and training services for an amount not to exceed $70,290 with an agreement term retroactive from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2026.
b. Approve the Interim NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, insurance, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Zoll Data Systems, Inc. for defibrillator software and training services for an amount not to exceed $70,290 with an agreement term retroactive from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2026.
b. Approve the Interim NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, insurance, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Defibrillators are an essential component to have in a hospital setting as they help restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electrical pulse to the heart during a heart-related medical incident. NMC is currently replacing its entire defibrillator fleet due to age and has selected Zoll Data Systems, a Vizient GPO contracted supplier, as the source.
In addition to purchasing new defibrillators, NMC is also purchasing associated software which serves several important functions. There are special pads included in the purchase which actually have the capability of recording compression data during CPR and through the use of the software, live feedback can be provided to the clinical staff administering the CPR such as to accelerate compressions if necessary. CPR performance data is also recorded and stored so that it can be analyzed collective...
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