Intent to Sole Source-Krames on Demand
ID: IHS1507196Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- FILM/VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION (T006)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/86799d1457b04004b20b90575720b518/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to The Staywell Co, LLC for the provision of a web-based patient education application known as Krames on Demand. This system is designed to enhance hospital food service management and provide healthcare providers with instant access to a comprehensive library of patient education materials, thereby improving the quality of care for patients, particularly those being discharged from emergency and inpatient units. The initiative aligns with federal Meaningful Use guidelines and reflects the Chinle Service Unit's commitment to effective patient education. Interested parties may contact Danelle Attson at danelle.attson@ihs.gov or by phone at 928-674-7634 for further information, although no competitive proposals will be accepted for this procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Danelle Attson
    (928) 674-7634
    danelle.attson@ihs.gov
    Files
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    Tab 2-Statement of Work (KOD).docx
    The Chinle Hospital requests proposals for a web-based Patient Education Handout program for the period of September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. The project aims to implement a web-based application that allows healthcare providers to efficiently access and print patient education materials instantly, enhancing care quality through a comprehensive library of resources. The program has been in use for several years, aligning with federal Meaningful Use guidelines for patient education, particularly for discharged patients in the emergency room and inpatient units. The contractor will utilize the Exit Writer program and Krames on Demand, ensuring compliance with IT regulations and collaborating closely with the Indian Health Service (IHS). The contractor is also expected to coordinate with the IRM department, with designated contacts being Nurse Educator Keithetta Begay-Curley and TPOC Hazel Tso. This initiative reflects the Chinle Service Unit's commitment to consistent and understandable patient education across its healthcare services.
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