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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an non-standard agreement with Wolters Kluwer Health Inc. for subscriptions licenses and maintenance support services for Nurse Education at NMC for an amount not to exceed $204,782 with an agreement term December 10, 2019 through December 9, 2023 and;
b. Approve the NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard language and provision 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 non-standard agreement with Wolters Kluwer Health Inc. for subscriptions licenses and maintenance support services for Nurse Education at NMC for an amount not to exceed $204,782 with an agreement term December 10, 2019 through December 9, 2023 and;
b. Approve the NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard language and provision within the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Lippincott Evidenced Based Programs are accepted as expert resources for clinical practice nationwide. Lippincott Procedures: Is a web-based, go-to source for step-by-step procedure guidelines to assist clinicians with the most current evidenced based practice and procedures. This includes over 1,700 procedures and skills for nursing, respiratory therapy and physical therapy that support safe and standardized delivery of patient care. It is a regulatory requirement that we provide current evidence based resources for staff. Blended Learning: Is an online, evidenced based, staff education program to include power points and competency validation tools. Lippincott Learning includes evidenced-based online courses many offer continuing education credits for nursing. The material includes courses developed in partnership with Joint Commission Resources. Courses are easily assigned for training and completion is electron...
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