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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01112011 - C.27RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Position Resolution No. 20871 to add one permanent full-time Pharmacist I (represented) position at salary level QT5 1998 ($7,725.46 - 8,943.18) in the Health Services Department. FISCAL IMPACT: There is an annual cost of approximately $156,083.52, which is 100% offset through Federal Information Technology Revenues. BACKGROUND: The Health Services Department is requesting to add one permanent full-time Pharmacist I position in the Pharmacy Division of the Contra Costa Medical Regional Center. The Department is in the process of implementing a new computerized EPIC (a comprehensive software that integrates management of health care information) system . In the Pharmacy Division, we currently have one Pharmacist I position dedicated to this assignment. However, the new system requires not one but two Pharmacists to effectively install and maintain APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 01/11/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes:DISTRICT IV - SEAT VACANT VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYES 4 NOES ____ ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____ RECUSE ____ Contact: Jo-Anne Linares (925) 957-5246 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: January 11, 2011 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy cc: Roxana Mendoza, Malinda Brown, Joanne Linares C. 27 To:Board of Supervisors From:Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director Date:January 11, 2011 Contra Costa County Subject:P300 #20871 Add one permanent full-time Pharmacist I position in the Health Services Department BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) its large database. The addition of this position will create a team of two Pharmacists who will share responsibility for all system modules including Bedside Medication Verification (BMV), Medication Administration Record (eMAR), and the Computerized Physician Order Entry (electronic dispensing and order entry of medications) - one will be in charge of the hematology/oncology medication management while the other will be in charge of all other medications. This system will decrease medication errors and improve patient safety. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: It this action is not approved, the Pharmacy Division will not have sufficient staff to meet its operational needs, which impacts patient care services and delay the implementation of the new computerized system. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not Applicable