HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09182012 - D.3RECOMMENDATION(S):
Consider accepting a report from the Health Services Department on the implementation of ccLink, also known as
EPIC, the new electronic medical records system being utilized by the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and
Clinics.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None - report only.
BACKGROUND:
The County Board of Supervisors requested an update regarding the ccLink, the new electronic medical record. This
report includes an update on the implementation within the hospital, health centers and detention health systems and
will include an overview of implementation process, safety surveillance, system response to challenges to date, and
plans for ongoing support.
On July 1, 2012, the Department launched an electronic health record system- ccLink- at the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers. This state-of-the-art technology from Epic will help the Department
to continue providing the highest quality of care for patients.
This transition from paper to digital records allows the care team to have
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/18/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Julie Kelley,
925=370-5121
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: September 18, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D. 3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D.
Date:September 18, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Workshop on ccLink Electronic Medical Records System
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
immediate access to medical history anywhere in the system, allowing them to make the best care decisions in a
timely manner. In addition, most prescriptions will be sent from the health care provider directly to the pharmacy.
That means shorter waiting times to get medication.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board and the public will not be updated on the on-going implementation of the electronic medical records
system.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: David Macdonald, Physicians' and Dentists' Organization of Contra Costa (PDOCC); Matt Mason,
Local One; Lara Wright, M.D., PDOCC; Brenda Reilly, resident of Lafayette; David Solomon, resident of
Martinez; Ann Harvey, resident of Richmond; Rachel SteinHart, resident of El Cerrito; Keith White, medical staff
employee.