Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Nash Healthcare Consulting

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order to Nash Healthcare Consulting, LLC, to provide consultative services related to The Joint Commission (TJC) comprehensive hospital accreditation standards for the NIH Clinical Center (CC). The objectives of this acquisition are to conduct a mock survey assessment, review pertinent information, evaluate competency assessment and education, conduct interviews and discussions, review medical staff bylaws, and brief stakeholders through daily briefings and an exit conference. The scope of work includes: • Conducting a mock survey assessment to identify areas of strength, opportunities for improvement, and recommendations to meet the intent of TJC standards • Reviewing pertinent information, documents, and tracer activity to assess compliance with frequently cited standards • Evaluating competency assessment and education as ongoing measures, linking staff knowledge to specific standards • Conducting interviews and discussions with hospital leaders, department directors, physicians, and staff to assess compliance with TJC standards • Reviewing medical staff bylaws, credentialing and privileging processes, medication management practices, and infection control practices • Briefing stakeholders through daily briefings and an exit conference to identify noncompliance and recommend improvements