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Palarum Fall Prevention Socks License Renewal

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 325 Indianapolis IN 46240

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Contracting Officer Rhonda L Fitzgerald rhonda.fitzgerald@va.gov 317-988-1844

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DESCRIPTION

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Purpose:

Cincinnati VA Medical Center provides health care to Veterans living in the city of Cincinnati. In order to continue to support the facility. The Cincinnati VA is requesting Palarum PUP Fall Prevention Socks and accessories.

1. Contract Title. Palarum PUP Fall Prevention Socks

2. Background. Patient falls and resulting injuries continue to be one of the most common adverse patient events in acute care facilities. The consequences to the long-term health of the patient can be devastating, while the negative financial and reputational impact on the healthcare facility can be substantial.

The goals and objectives of Palarum’s Fall Prevention Solution directly reflect the goals of the VA Mission - to honor America's Veterans by providing innovative technology that improves patient health and outcomes. Palarum’s solution has been proven to dramatically reduce patient falls, improve nursing workflow, and increase patient satisfaction.

Additionally, Palarum’s technology addresses the specific VHA Principle to offer Patient Centered Data Driven / Evidence-Based Solutions. The Patient Is Up (PUP) solution collects unique patient data points and utilizes this information to enhance patient care and monitoring. The intent of the Palarum PUP is to reduce inpatient fall rates, etc.

3. Scope. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center intends to renew licenses (65) for the Palarum PUP Fall Prevention Socks in the Critical Care Units (MICU, SICU), and Inpatient Units (5N, 6N, and 6S).

4. Specific Tasks. The contractor shall provide the following requirements:

1. All equipment, software, training, and service support

a. Patient PUP Smart Socks

b. Palarum In-Room Tablets

c. Locator Beacons (as needed)

d. Palarum Smart Badges

e. Palarum PUP® software

f. Nurse Station Monitor

2. Assist with the relocation of Palarum licenses from current rooms to new rooms as designated by Program Manager (PM).

3. Provide initial and ad hoc staff training.

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5. Palarum coordinates an on-site team to meet with appropriate VAMC staff, including a daily huddle with SPHM staff Monday through Friday.

6. Palarum will provide and maintain for Cincinnati SPHM a schedule of their on-site staff to demonstrate 40 hours a week support.

7. Coordinate with the Program Manager to generate and automate the sending of Daily Activity Reports to appropriate VAMC staff (No PII).

8. Participate in weekly and/or monthly review of results.

9. Bi-weekly and as-needed contact will occur between Cincinnati SPHM and Palarum leadership.

5. Performance Monitoring. The project will be managed by the project lead who will report any and all concerns and issues to the COR or Project Manager.

6. Security Requirements. The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. At no time will the vendor be in contact or have access to VA-sensitive information. VA sensitive information procedures will be followed per VA Handbook 6500.6.

7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). No GFE/GFI is needed or required for this contract. Palarum will provide all materials, support, and training needed for the Cincinnati VAMC to utilize the Palarum PUP® Fall Prevention Solution including equipment.

8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). N/A

c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. The company does not need non-disclosure agreements. They will not be working with sensitive and/or proprietary information.

d. Packaging, Packing, and Shipping Instructions. N/A

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. N/A

9. Risk Control. N/A

10. Place of Performance. Will be used at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center’s main campus on the following units/areas: 5N, 6N, 6S, and Critical Care (MICU & SICU).

11. Period of Performance. The performance start date should be in FY25. Options years may be added.

12. Delivery Schedule. N/A – Equipment already in use at facility

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