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File #: A 24-370    Name: Professional Research Consultant, Inc. Amendment 1
Type: BoS Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 7/19/2024 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 8/13/2024 Final action: 8/13/2024
Title: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Professional Research Consultants, Inc. for healthcare industry market research design, analysis, support, training and consulting services, extending the agreement an additional thirty-eight (38) month period (November 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027), and adding $320,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $385,000.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Professional Research Consultants Inc Amendment 1, 3. Professional Research Consultants Inc Agreement, 4. Completed Board Order Item No. 31
Title
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Professional Research Consultants, Inc. for healthcare industry market research design, analysis, support, training and consulting services, extending the agreement an additional thirty-eight (38) month period (November 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027), and adding $320,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $385,000.

Report
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Professional Research Consultants, Inc. for healthcare industry market research design, analysis, support, training and consulting services, extending the agreement an additional thirty-eight (38) month period (November 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027), and adding $320,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $385,000.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:

Professional Research Consultation for the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey offers multifaceted advantages. Firstly, it ensures meticulous adherence to survey protocols and guidelines, optimizing data accuracy and reliability. Expert consultants provide invaluable insights into survey design, administration, and interpretation, enhancing the overall quality of research outcomes. Additionally, their proficiency facilitates efficient identification of areas for improvement within healthcare facilities, enabling tailored interventions to enhance patient experience and satisfaction. Moreover, by leveraging their expertise, organizations can streamline survey implementation processes, saving time and resources while maximizing the ut...

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