COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Information Services Department

 

DATE:

February 24, 2003

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 11, 2003

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Luther Perry - Director of Information Services Department

SUBJECT:

Execution of an amendment with Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. "Siemens" to upgrade the existing Openlab software to the current version Novius Lab in an amount not to exceed $226,755.

 

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution executing an amendment with Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. "Siemens" to upgrade to the Novius Lab software in an amount not to exceed $226,755.

 

Background

Siemens OPENLab software was installed in the laboratory department at the San Mateo Medical Center in 1999. This was part of the Medical Center Y2K project. Since the implementation of OPENLab, Siemens has been supplying support and programming for the system.

 

Discussion

Siemens is sun setting the OPENLab version of software. The upgrade to their new NOVIUS Lab software is necessary for the Medical Center to receive on-going support for this 24/7 department. Enhancements will not be provided in OPENLab to support HIPAA complience efforts. The current OPENLab system will not meet HIPAA Security and Privacy Regulations.

 

Vision Alignment

The contract with Siemen's keeps the commitment to responsive, effective, and collaborative government, specifically goal number 22: County and local governments effectively communicate and collaborate in order to develop strategic approaches on issues affecting the entire County. This contract contributes to this goal because it helps the department provide better service to the community.

 

Fiscal Impact

Funding for this agreement is included in the ISD proposed 2002-2003 budgets.