SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Wichita - Pathway to Excellence Certification
- Notice Date
- 8/11/2022 9:57:12 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- Contracting Office
- 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) LEAVENWORTH KS 66048 USA
- ZIP Code
- 66048
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25522Q0493
- Response Due
- 8/16/2022 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 10/15/2022
- Point of Contact
- Emilio Ballentos, Contracting Officer, Phone: 913-946-1981
- E-Mail Address
-
emilio.ballentos@va.gov
(emilio.ballentos@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses capable of providing the following: - Pathway To Excellence Certification for the Wichita VA Medical Center *** See Statement of Work below for details *** The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this Sources sought is 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training, with a size Standard of $13 Million, and Product Service Code (PSC) of R420. If this is within your capability, please respond with the information below: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone, Fax, and Email SAM UEI GSA Contract (as applicable) Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.11 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in VetBiz at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is: Emilio.ballentos@va.gov (913) 946 - 1981 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS. 66048. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Pathway to Excellence 1. INTRODUCTION This requirement is to obtain Pathway to Excellence Certification at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center. This is our initial application for certification by the ANCC. This is a 4-year designation starting with the application year and the 3 years following. 2. BACKGROUND The Wichita VAMC is currently on a high-reliability journey. Pathway to Excellence is the premier global credential for positive practice environments. The Pathway framework is applicable, attainable, and coveted by organizations across the healthcare continuum because its practice standards are evidence-based and support the qualities of a healthy work environment. Pathway to Excellence is valued as the premier health care practice environment credential in the world. Research studies have found correlations between work environment characteristics emphasized by the Pathway to Excellence standards and better organizational outcomes for quality of patient care, satisfaction, and safety as well as nurse satisfaction and retention. 3. SCOPE OF WORK The contractor shall provide a review of Pathway Standards Documents, submitted by the facility, a Pathway Survey of the facility, and a designation vote by the Commission on Pathway to Excellence. ANCC Accreditation recognizes the importance of high-quality continuing nursing education (CNE), interprofessional continuing education, transition to practice programs, and skills-based competency programs. Around the world, ANCC-accredited organizations provide nurses with the knowledge and skills to help improve care and patient outcomes. The American Nurses Credentialing Center s (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence Program and Designation we are seeking would be initiated in FY 22 with designation anticipated in FY23. The Pathway to Excellence Program recognizes health care organizations and long-term care institutions for positive practice environments where nurses excel. To qualify, organizations meet 6 practice standards essential to an ideal nursing practice environment. Applicants conduct a review process to fully document the integration of those standards in the organization's practices, policies and culture. Pathway designation can only be achieved if an organization's nurses validate the data and other evidence submitted, via an independent, confidential survey. This critical element exemplifies the theme of empowering and giving nurses a voice. Pathway-designated organizations are deemed best places to work for nurses, with high nurse satisfaction and retention. It is imperative the VA recruits and retains a high-caliber work force in order to complete its mission of caring for our Nation s Heroes. Research shows that healthy work environments improve not only nurse satisfaction but also patient satisfaction and quality of care. This program is in line with our I-CARE values and HRO principles. As of July 2021, there were10 VAMC with Pathway to Excellence designation and more being designated every month. The designation is awarded to organizations for four years. The Rboert J Dole VAMC began the application process for designation in 2021. Pathway to Excellence is completed in 4 phases: Applicant Registration (Phase I) April 1, 2021 The organization completes the online application through ANCC s website Pathway Standards Document Submission (Phase 2) August 1, 2022 Submission of Pathway Standards Documents by the organization Pathway Nurse Survey (Phase 3) Fall/Winter 2023 Nurses complete an online, anonymous survey to indicate whether the Pathway Standards have been enculturated. Designation Decision (Phase 4) Spring 2023 The Commission on Pathway Accreditation meets to review the Applicant Registration, Pathway Standards Document Submission, and Pathway Nurse Survey results. If an organization meets the minimum performance outcomes determined by ANCC, the Commission will confer a destination decision upon the organization. The designation will be awarded through 2025 and then the redesignation processes will need to commence. 4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS A. Salient Features for ANCC Pathway to Excellence Certification include an 8.5 x11 paper stating the name of the facility, the name of the certifying body, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Inc., and the title of the certification earned. B. Technical Requirements: none NOTE: Interested firms are encouraged to bring any questions regarding this requirement along with the response.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center 5500 E. Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, KS 67218-1607, USA
- Zip Code: 67218-1607
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 67218-1607
- Record
- SN06424274-F 20220813/220811230130 (samdaily.us)
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