Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Colleen Chawla, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Chester J. Kunnappilly, MD, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
Subject: Agreement with Becton Dickinson and Company on Behalf of Carefusion Solutions, LLC to Provide Automated Dispensing Cabinets Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Becton Dickinson and Company on behalf of Carefusion Solutions, LLC to provide automated dispensing cabinet services for the term of November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
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BACKGROUND:
In February 2026, San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) completed a Request for Proposals to replace the current automated medication dispensing equipment and inventory storage and control system. An automated medication dispensing system improves patient safety by reducing medication errors, speeds up the dispensing process, assists with medication inventory management, and reduces drug waste.
DISCUSSION:
Becton Dickinson and Company on behalf of Carefusion Solutions, LLC was elevated due to their experience of over 30 years working with government entities and partnerships across hospital systems.
The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution and agreement as to form.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The Technology Services Department has reviewed and approved the IT component of this agreement.
It is anticipated that the percentage of record-keeping accuracy for controlled substances will be 100%.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
Measure
FY 2025-26 Estimated
FY 2026-27 Projected
Percentage of record-keeping accuracy for controlled substances
100%
100%
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
An automated medication dispensing system improves patient safety at SMMC, a public safety ...
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