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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 11 to the Agreement (A-11938) with Cynthia Harlowe for professional consulting services at NMC, extending the Agreement an additional 1 year period for a revised full term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2019 and adding $324,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,797,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 11 to the Agreement (A-11938) with Cynthia Harlowe for professional consulting services at NMC, extending the Agreement an additional 1 year period for a revised full term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2019 and adding $324,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,797,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission, a non-profit organization that accredits over 18,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. Approximately 82 percent of the nation's hospitals are currently accredited by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission has deemed status with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which means that The Joint Commission will enforce standards of compliance with the federal Conditions of Participation for receiving reimbursement under the Medicare and Medicaid programs in addition to Joint Commission standards. The accreditation process includes: (a) ongoing compliance with the standards of care, treatment and services; (b) annual self-assessment for compliance with all standards; and (c) an onsite survey every three years.
NMC has had an agreement with Cynthia Harlowe to provide onsite consulting services for Joint Commission survey preparation and during the actual survey. Her agreement provides for onsite consulting services to assist NMC in completing and scoring the annual self-assessment and in providing input on establishin...
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