RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with Med One Capital Funding, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $151,575 for the lease of Omnicell Units for use by the Pharmacy Unit at the West County Health Center for the period May 1, 2018 through April 31, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% funding is included in the Hospital Enterprise Fund I budget.
BACKGROUND:
The West County Health Center requires a safe and effective medication storage and distribution systems to comply with strict rules and regulations by different regulating bodies. Pharmacy staffing shortage requires centralization of personnel. In order to keep the clinic operational, Omnicell is a necessity.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this purchase order is not approved, the Pharmacy Unit at the West County Health Center will lack a safe and effective medication storage and distribution system, which will result in unsafe medication practices, potential costly regulatory citations, or patient harm.
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