TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller
PHONE:
472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of the Addendum Agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. in the Amount of $98,368 to Provide a Transition to a Cloud-Based Electronic Health Record System for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Training in the System, Effective Upon Full Execution Through June 30, 2022
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve the Addendum Agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. in the amount $98,368 to provide a transition to a cloud-based electronic health record system for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and training in the system, effective upon full execution through June 30, 2022; authorize the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize the Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
June 10, 2020, Item No. 4(ac), BOS Agreement No. 20-071.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is currently utilizing Netsmart Technologies, Inc.'s electronic health records database system for behavioral health client services. This Addendum will allow Netsmart to begin developing a Cloud-Based Electronic Health Record (EHR) to allow for greater communication and compliance with local, state and federal agencies. In addition, this addendum covers technology upgrades/updates, training opportunities, and maintains the electronic security and confidentiality of the EHR.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: MHSA, Realignment, Medi-Cal, Drug Medi-Cal
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