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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Cynthia Harlowe for consulting services related to Joint Commission accreditation at NMC for an amount not to exceed $500,000 with an agreement term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) ($50,000) of the original cost of 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 agreement with Cynthia Harlowe for consulting services related to Joint Commission accreditation at NMC for an amount not to exceed $500,000 with an agreement term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) ($50,000) of the original cost of the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Healthcare organizations are faced with an increase in patients with mental illness requiring hospitalization. Due to the vulnerability of such patients, psychiatric units are heavily regulated. The Joint Commission, California Department of Public Health, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services each have regulations and standards specific to psychiatric units that require compliance in order to maintain licensure, accreditation, and participation in federally funded programs.
The Consultant shall provide support and guidance to the Mental Health Unit Nursing Director related to specific requirements for psychiatric units and best practices for care of patients with mental illness. Contra...
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