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C.60

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	February 7, 2012

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Diagnostic Digital Radiographic/Floroscopic System (West County Health Center)

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/07/2012

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
cc:	Tasha Scott Demetria Gary Margaret Harris

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: February 7, 2012
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase Order with General Electric Healthcare, Inc. in the amount of $400,103.80 for a Precision 500D Digital Radiographic/Fluoroscopic System with FlashPad for the Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% Enterprise Fund I.

BACKGROUND:

This purchase will replace a current analog unit that has received an “End of Life Announcement” from GE Healthcare. The upgrade will convert an existing unit to Direct Digital Technology. As equipment ages and technology advances many parts and components are no longer produced thereby rendering these older units “End of Life”. The current Richmond Health Center has equipment that falls into this category. GE Healthcare will no longer renew or offer new service agreements with an uptime or parts commitment. The replacement system will bring the existing analog unit into the digital realm. Direct Digital radiology improves workflow, faster image availability, better image quality, increased staff productivity and lower radiation dose to the patient.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this Purchase is not approved, the department will experience extended equipment downtime and patient care delays.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.