HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11032009 - C.40RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee (Patricia Tanquary), to
execute, on behalf of the County, Agreement #27-789 with Rite Aid Corporation, in an
amount not to exceed $100,000 for dispensing Influenza Virus H1N1 antiviral medications
to Contra Costa County residents, for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30,
2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% by State Funds. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
On April 26, 2009, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a
National Public Health Emergency due to the risk of an Influenza Virus H1N1 (Swine Flu)
outbreak. The Influenza Virus H1N1 is a contagious disease. The County Health Officer for
Contra Costa Health Services Department has the authority under the Contra Costa County
Charter and Codes to control and prevent the spread of any dangerous contagious or
infectious diseases that may occur within his or her jurisdiction. The seasonal influenza
vaccine is not effective for prevention of Influenza
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/03/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patricia Tanquary,
313-6004
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 3, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Katherine Sinclair, Deputy
cc: Jacqueline Pigg, Barbara Borbon, Tasha Scott
C.40
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 3, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Agreement #27-789 with Rite Aid Corporation
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Virus H1N1. Contra Costa County is in receipt of the antiviral medications to address
Influenza Virus H1N1. It has become necessary to disburse antiviral medications to entities
in Contra Costa County and to dispense, as needed, for infected or exposed persons. In
conjunction with the County’s Public Health Department, Rite Aid Corporation pharmacy
locations possess the appropriate State licensure to dispense medications. This Agreement
includes mutual indemnification for any and all claims, or losses resulting from negligent
act or willful misconduct of County or Rite Aid Corporation.
Approval of Agreement #27-789 will allow Contractor to dispense H1N1 antiviral
medication as request for treatment or prophylaxis of exposed persons using protocols
approved by County’s Health Officer, through September 30, 2010.