To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Mental Health
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Diamond Drugs, Inc. Regarding the Provision of Pharmaceutical and Prescription Monitoring Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Diamond Drugs, Inc. regarding the provision of pharmaceutical and prescription monitoring services for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020; and direct the Clerk of the Board to return two (2) fully executed original copies of the attached professional services agreement to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Mental Health Fund
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Health and Human Services - Mental Health ("DHHS - Mental Health") is responsible for providing all necessary medications to the county's mental health facilities, including, without limitation, DHHS - Mental Health's psychiatric health facility, crisis stabilization unit and medication support clinics, the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, the Humboldt County Regional Facility and the Humboldt County Juvenile Hall. As a result, DHHS - Mental Health has historically contracted with licensed pharmacies, including, Diamond Drugs, Inc. ("Diamond Drugs"), to provide necessary pharmaceutical and prescription monitoring services.
Diamond Drugs provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services for prescription and non-prescription medications and medical supplies required at DHHS - Mental Health facilities. Diamond Drugs delivers quality care for patients and clients by utilizing cost effective innovative technologies, including, without limitation, computerized medication administration records, real time reports and invoicing, which streamline service delivery and accountability. Additionally, Diamond Drugs provides consultant pharmacists who are available for eme...
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