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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Jayme Bottke
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign the agreement with Patagonia Health Inc. for the provision of electronic health record software licenses, maintenance, implementation (including on-site support), and training. The maximum compensation is not to exceed $209,373.89, effective 3/5/24 and shall terminate 3/4/29
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Financial Impact:
The cost of the agreement is included in the requested annual budget for budget unit 40121. The initial start-up costs and licenses are funded through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Epidemiology and Laboratory Enhanced Detection Expansion Program.
Background Information:
The Tehama County Health Services Agency (TCHSA) - Public Health Center has a need to implement an electronic medical record. Implementing an electronic medical record will create efficiency by allowing staff the ability to access client information electronically from any TCHSA site. Furthermore, implementing the software will allow Public Health to:
* better document nursing care
* establish 3rd party billing.
* create efficiency in workflow and documentation.
* allow better communication between nursing staff and the County Health Officer regarding patient care.
* establish telehealth for directly observed therapy (for Tuberculosis patients) and California Children's Service (CCS) clients.
* create and accept electronic referrals.
* electronically process prescriptions and labs.
* electronically create case management documentation.
* allow clients to make appointments online.
* manage vaccine inventory more efficiently.
* increase the capacity for reporting.
All of this is critical as Public Health moves towards accreditation in helping to ensure the Center meets State and Federal standards.
The selection process included the following:
* TCHSA compiled a list of the necessary ...
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