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C.56

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	November 10, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contract #27-790 with Walgreen Co.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 11/10/2009

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
cc:	Tasha Scott Barbara Borbon

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 10, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee (Patricia Tanquary), to execute, on behalf of the County, Agreement #27-790 with Walgreen Co., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for dispensing Influenza Virus H1N1 antiviral medications to Contra Costa County residents, for the period November 1, 2009 through October 31, 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 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, Walgreen Co. 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 Walgreen Co.

Approval of Agreement #27-790 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 October 31, 2010.