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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Ode Keil Consulting Group, Inc. for continuous accreditation readiness evaluation services, extending the agreement an additional four (4) year period (May 14, 2019 through April 30, 2023) for a revised full agreement term of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2023, and adding $112,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $140,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Ode Keil Consulting Group, Inc. for continuous accreditation readiness evaluation services, extending the agreement an additional four (4) year period (May 14, 2019 through April 30, 2023) for a revised full agreement term of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2023, and adding $112,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $140,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Ode Keil Consulting Group assists Natividad with Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) compliance. They provide reviews and mock surveys to ensure Natividad is prepared for the Joint Commission survey which is critical for Natividad to maintain its accreditation. Documentation reviews and staff education are part of the services Natividad receives.
Changes are driven by CMS and by Joint Commission initiatives focused on improving quality and patient safety. This year it is anticipated that there will be several new or revised survey activities. Ode Keil Consulting is assisting Natividad with preparedness for what is to come.
The requested amendment renews the agreement which expired on April 30, 2019 after which time no services have been rendered. Services shall only resume once the renewal and amendment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and is full...
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