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007 The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an Addendum to the 613 Ebola Preparedness and Response Agreement. Health Director Terrell Jones asked the Board to approve an Addendum to the 613 Ebola Preparedness and Response Agreement which includes $20,000 to aid the Lee County Health Department in Ebola preparedness and response. Mr. Jones stated the new Addendum Agreement allows the Health Department to enhance existing preparedness and response capabilities as they relate to Ebola Virus Disease. The Addendum Agreement calls for the development of a Concept of Operations Plan in collaboration with county stakeholders involved in planning efforts. The $20,000 will be used for training and equipment directly related to managing Ebola preparations and response. A list of eligible uses for the funds are currently under development at the regional and state preparedness and response levels. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the Addendum Agreement for 613 Ebola Preparedness and Response Agreement, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the purchase of an electronic medical records system for the Health Department. Health Director Terrell Jones stated Cure MD is an Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) designed to optimize clinic flow and allow the exchange of health information between providers without delays. EMRs replace paper medical records and allow clinicians to order lab tests and prescriptions electronically thereby streamlining clinical outcomes. It also allows patients to schedule appointments on-line and have access to their own medical records. Annual cost for the service is $8,340. A total of $21,239 has been budgeted in the FY 2015-16 budget for the following services: • 12 month Cure MD Subscription - $8,340 • Annual Maintenance — included • Training (1 -time cost) - $9,400 • Claims Clearing House — included • Hosting @ Cure MD — included • Additional Services (patient demographic conversation — 1 -time cost) - $3,400 After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the purchase of an electronic medical records system from Cure MD for the health department as presented above with amended wording in the agreement as it pertains to the transfer of records at the end of the 5 -year agreement. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Budget Amendment # 08/17/15/01 was presented for the following departments: