HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06212011 - C.79RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department,
to execute a Purchase Order with General Electric Healthcare in the amount of $350,256 for
the Stereotatic Digital Mammography System. This new system will replace the current
analog equipment at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
Digital Mammography was first FDA approved about 10 years ago and this technology has
continued to surpass current analog mammography equipment. The FDA estimates that 70%
of U.S. mammography facilities have Digital Mammography. Digital Mammography
delivers exceptionally sharp digital images, with better contrast and consistency at the
lowest possible radiation dose. Converting to digital mammography means building a
complete imaging workflow that includes image capture, distribution, review, and archiving
which ultimately will conserve time and help improve patient outcomes. Early detection of
breast cancer means faster intervention and dramatically improved survival rates. The
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/21/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 370-5101
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: June 21, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Darrell Williams, Demetria Gary
C. 79
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:June 21, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order with General Electric for Digital Mammography System
investment in this breast imaging technology addresses the current clinical needs and also
provides us with the platform to future application for women’s breast health.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
With the proposed New Richmond Health Center having Digital Mammography, not
purchasing this replacement system would force the imaging service to determine which
women patient will have their exams performed on the Digital system vs. the analog
equipment. Also, this would create serious workflow issue with the radiologist reading from
two different imaging modalities. (Digital or Film) Not purchasing Digital Mammography
would ultimately have a negative impact on our ability to care for our patients.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.