HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06172014 - C.94RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Blanket
Purchase Order with UpToDate, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $113,679 for a one year subscription which allows
online access to the most recent medical information by employees of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
(CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Funding is included in the Enterprise Fund I budget.
BACKGROUND:
CCRMC medical staff uses UpToDate, Inc. to provide online access to most recent medical information. This system
allows staff to research evidence-based studies to verify and assist with critical decision making to provide care to our
patients. CCRMC has found this the best and most effective system for our needs.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved it will impact CCRMC staff’s ability to provide safe, effective, and efficient care and
impact patient care.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/17/2014 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: 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 17, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, C Rucker
C. 94
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:June 17, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Blanket Purchase Order for Up To Date, Inc.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.