Title: MARCH TO STANDARDIZATION How It All Begins
1MARCH TO STANDARDIZATION How It All Begins
- ROSA CASON, MA, PROJECT MANAGER
- Tuesday, October 9, 2007
2OVERVIEW
- It is VHA policy to standardize to the maximum
extent possible the types and kinds of supplies
and equipment it purchases, consistent with
clinical and practitioner needs.
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3WHY Standardization?
- Standardization is a clinically led enterprise
that will reduce the number of different products
within specific product lines to allow for - Improved quality of care (by a thorough review of
products within a care line). - Reduce inefficient local buying methods (i.e.,
credit card usage and local purchases) - Volume discounts
- Maximize inventory space
Introduction
Strategy
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4Standardization Process
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- Development of the Integrated Product Team (IPT)
- Products for IPT development and standardization
will be approved by the Prosthetics and Clinical
Logistics Office (10F). - The Prosthetics and Clinical Logistic Office will
selects a chairperson and members for the
clinically driven, clinically-led IPT. - VACO Prosthetics and Clinical Logistics Office
staff serve as project managers and provide
administrative support.
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5Evaluation Process (contd.)
- Members of the IPT includes
- Centralized Acquisition Analysis Division (CAAD)
- Contract Specialist from the VA National
Acquisition Center (NAC) - General Counsel
- Biomedical Engineer - VA National Center for
Patient Safety (NCPS) - Healthcare Professionals
- Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN)
- End Users
- Veterans Service Organizations
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6Evaluation Process
- IPT develops product specifications using
information acquired through Market Research and
professional / regulatory standards. - Specifications must be objective and measurable.
- Objectivequality over cost.
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7Evaluation Process (contd.)
- Acquisition Planning Phase
- Market Research
- Specification
- Procurement History
- Evaluation Factors
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8Evaluation Process (contd)
- Conduct of Evaluators
- Do not discuss results with anyone outside the
standardization process.procurement sensitive
..Procurement Integrity Forms signed. - During evaluation process there will be
absolutely no deviation from established
evaluation specifications. - Fairness and Equitability for all
offerors/vendors.
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9Standardization Circle of Communication The key
to Success
National Standardization Program
Contracting
CAAD
Prosthetics and Clinical Logistics Office 10FL
VISN Field Facilities
IPT
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10Communication
- Communication flows in all directions
- Effective communication is the key to every
successful outcome.
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11Summary
- Standardization is expected to facilitate
best-value product pricing through volume
purchasing and facilitate the delivery of
high-quality health.
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12Helpful Links
- Standardization Database
- htttp//vaww.vhaco.va.gov/PCL/standards/Logistics.
htm - Federal Procurment List www.jwod.gov
- NAC Catalog Search Tool http//www1.va.gov/nac/
- www.FedBizOpps.gov
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13Questions?
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14Thank You!