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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Society of Hospital Medicine for glycemic control data collection and reporting services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $7,500 with an agreement term of June 9, 2020 through June 8, 2022.
b. Approve the NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Society of Hospital Medicine for glycemic control data collection and reporting services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $7,500 with an agreement term of June 9, 2020 through June 8, 2022.
b. Approve the NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Society of Hospital Medicine's Glycemic Control eQUIPS Benchmarking Program will enhance the efficiency and reliability of Natividad's quality improvement efforts and optimize best practices and methods for caring for patients with hyperglycemia.
The eQUIPS Glycemic control data center helps track performance via internal data reports and cross-comparative external benchmark performance reports.
Benchmark reports are generated every six months that compare Natividad with all participating hospitals. These reports allow Natividad to compare glycemic control performance between like hospitals and help prioritize problem areas. The reports can also provide rationale for supporting a glycemic control program and assist Natividad in setting goals based on opportunities for improvement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement a...
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