REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 5, 2021
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
Title
Agreement with Joint Commission Resources, Inc. for Quality Improvement and Compliance Consulting Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Master Services and Subscription Agreement with Joint Commission Resources, Inc., to provide quality improvement and compliance consulting services in the not-to-exceed contract amount of $400,000, from October 5, 2021 through October 4, 2026.
2. Designate the Director of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center as the authorized official to approve and sign Statements of Work under the terms of the Master Services and Subscription Agreement, subject to review by County Counsel, so long as the aggregate costs do not exceed $400,000 and do not exceed the contract period.
(Presenter: William L. Gilbert, Director, 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 not-to-exceed cost of $400,000 for the services to be provided under the Agreement by the Joint Commission Resources, Inc. will be funded by State Medi-Cal, Federal Medicare, private insurances, and other departmental revenue. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) 2021-22 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Master Services and Subscription Agreement ("Master Agreement") with Joint Commission Resources, Inc. will enable ARMC to advance quality improvement and patient safety efforts. Joint Commission Resources is owned by The Joint Commission, the national ...
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