RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase Order with UptoDate, in an amount not to exceed $146,616, for the purchase of a one year site license for their online database, to access medical information at the point of care for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center medical staff, for the period from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% funding is included in the Hospital Enterprise Fund I Budget.
BACKGROUND:
CCRMC medical staff uses UptoDate to access the most recent medical information at the point-of-care. This information helps them make the critical decisions that are necessary for safe, effective, and efficient patient care.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Purchase Order is not approved, CCRMC medical staff will not have access to the most recent medical information at the point-of-care to treat patients.
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