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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 fully executed.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this renewal and amendment No. 1 as to legal form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The renewal and amendment No.1 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee on April 25, 2019 and by its Board of Trustees on May 3, 2019.
FINANCING:
The cost for this renewal and amendment No. 1 is $112,000, of which $28,000 shall be included in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recommended Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
CMS and Joint Commission accreditation is a top priority for the hospital to maintain. This agreement assists Natividad with ensuring continued accreditation while at the same time maintaining the highest possible standards for patient safety and care.
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Prepared by: Jeffrey Cleek, Director of Engineering & Safety, 783-2614
Approved by: Gary R. Gray, DO, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
Attachments:
Ode Keil Consulting Group, Inc. Amendment 1
Ode Keil Consulting Group, Inc. Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board