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File #: 10755   
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 8/29/2024 Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
On agenda: 9/10/2024 Final action: 9/10/2024
Subject: Amendment to Agreement with Joint Commission Resources, Inc. for Quality Improvement and Compliance Consulting Services
Attachments: 1. ADD - CON - ARMC-9-10-24 - Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Joint Commission Resources, 2. Item #9 Executed BAI, 3. 21-727 A-1 Executed Contract
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION

September 10, 2024

FROM
ANDREW GOLDFRACH, ARMC Chief Executive Officer, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

SUBJECT
Title
Amendment to Agreement with Joint Commission Resources, Inc. for Quality Improvement and Compliance Consulting Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Master Services and Subscription Agreement No. 21-727 with Joint Commission Resources, Inc., for the provision of quality improvement and compliance consulting services, to extend the agreement term by approximately three months, for the total term of October 5, 2021 through December 31, 2026, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount of $800,000.
(Presenter: Andrew Goldfrach, ARMC Chief Executive Officer, 580-6150)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The cost of $800,000 is funded by State Medi-Cal, Federal Medicare, private insurance, and other departmental revenue. Funding sources may change in the future pending any legislative activity related to the repeal and/or replacement of the Affordable Care Act. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) 2024-25 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
ARMC contracts with Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR) for educational and consultation services, publications, and software services that will enable ARMC to advance quality improvement and patient safety efforts. The Amendment to Master Services and Subscription Agreement No. 21-727 (Agreement) will extend the expiration date of the agreement with JCR to December 31, 2...

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