RFP Discussion Responses.

RFP Discussion Responses.

RFP Discussion Responses.

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Hanna:

An RFP is a formal request in which the issuer asks vendors to submit proposals demonstrating how a product or service they offer can address one or more of the issuer’s key business needs. By definition, RFPs provide a lot of crucial information in order to allow a business to make an informed and strategic decision. To achieve that goal requires a substantial amount of preparation, research and skillful execution. A successful RFP leads to a partnership. With the goal of finding the best partner in mind, it’s important to provide vendors the background and context to understand the business’s needs. After vendors have submitted their proposals, the RFP issuer can begin a preliminary evaluation. During this stage, the issuer will identify a subset of vendors who are most qualified to address their needs. Once the RFP issuer has determined which vendors made the shortlist, they can begin a more in-depth evaluation. At this stage, the RFP issuer should have a thorough understanding of what each vendor has to offer. Now, it’s time to decide which solution will best address their needs. RFP Discussion Responses.

The procurement process can be complicated one. Strategic procurement is an organization-wide process. It requires input from all departments and functional areas for an organization . Organizations should set up a strategic procurement team. According to Naoum, there are steps to follow during this process; Overview of system acquisition process, Establish project steering committee and appoint project manager, Define project objectives and scope of analysis, Screen the marketplace and review vendor profiles, Determine system goals, Determine and prioritize system requirements, Develop and distribute a request for proposal (RFP) or a request for information (RFI)(Naoum & Egbu,2017).

References

Naoum, S., & Egbu, C. (2017). Critical Review of Procurement Method Research in Construction Journals. Procedia Economics and Finance, 21, 6–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2212-5671(15)00144-6

Mohd Yusoff, M. I. (2018). The Behavior of Procurement Process as Described by Using System Dynamics Methodology. Advances in Operations Research, 2018, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/6721912

Miriam:

The RFP and vendor selection process is critical to the successful acquisition and installation of systems to automate health information management departments. The effort expended in the planning process, through the requirements definition, needs assessment, and conceptual system design is absolutely essential to the development of concise requirements for the RFP document. These requirements are also essential in evaluating vendors during the vendor screening and site visit process. (Hulsen, 2018). RFP Discussion Responses.

Define the steps in the procurement process leading up to the request for proposal (RFP). RFP Discussion Responses.

The 6 essential RFP process steps:

1. Gathering RFP requirements
2. Crafting your RFP
3. Conducting the initial evaluation
4. Following up with shortlisted vendors
5. Making your final selection
6. Creating and completing the contract

Describe one or two challenges that might occur during the procurement process for hardware and software in a health information technology environment.

The procurement process can be complicated. Strategic procurement is an organization-wide process. It requires input from all departments and functional areas for an organization (Sanderson, Lonsdale & Mannion, 2019). Organizations should set up a strategic procurement team. According to Wagner, Wickham-Lee & Glaser, there are steps to follow during this process; Overview of the system acquisition process, Establish project steering committee and appoint project manager, Define project objectives and scope of analysis, Screen the marketplace and review vendor profiles, Determine system goals, Determine and prioritize system requirements, Develop and distribute a request for proposal (RFP) or a request for information (RFI) (Wager, Wickham-Lee, & Glaser, 2017).

Describe a case where vendor demonstrations might be of vital importance in aiding your final purchase decision. How does the RFP form the basis of the contract?

In order to start putting together a request for proposal ( RFP) for the health system, IT needs to evaluate their current systems, determine what the goal of the system is, what are the requirements for the system, and a budget. This is usually start by putting together steering committee to gather the information, determine the scope and objectives of the new project. “An important part of to determine what features that are a must and what would be considered a plus to have in the system” (Beebe, 1992) While starting this process can start to screen possible vendors and determine possible ways to acquire the system. Would it be better to lease the program, use a vendor already familiar with your health system IT, or maybe have it built in-house by current IT staff.

References:

Beebe J. C. (1992). The request for proposal and vendor selection process. Topics in health information management, 13(1), 11–19.

Hulsen, D. (2018, September 18). The RFP process: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide. Retrieved from https://rfp360.com/rfp-process-guide/

Sanderson, J., Lonsdale, C., & Mannion, R. (2019). What’s Needed to Develop Strategic Purchasing in Healthcare? Policy Lessons from a Realist Review. International journal of health policy and management, 8(1), 4–17. https://doi.org/10.15171/ijhpm.2018.93

Wager, K. A., Wickham-Lee, F., & Glaser, J. P. (2017). Health care information systems: A practical approach for health care management (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass. ISBN-13: 9781119337188

Jayan:

The healthcare sector is dynamic and complicated. For administrators and doctors alike, management in this environment necessitates large amounts of reliable, timely data. As a result of this need, healthcare organizations have tried to modernize or replace existing computer systems with ones that can improve real-time decision-making (Amlung et al., 2020). A requirements analysis is required as part of the conventional development process, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) as a possible outcome. First, we have to,

• Make a list of the most important criteria we’ll need in the Request for Proposal that follows.
• Identify the needs for the selection process, such as demos, presentations, testing, and installation.
• Examine third-party ratings as well as any comments received through site visits or existing user interactions (Amlung et al., 2020).
• Evaluate the specifics of the pricing structures and contracts, such as the length of the contract, the cost of terminating it early, support costs, upgrading costs, and service contract.
• The process of finding and acquiring information technology assets to power our business or organization’s activities is known as procurement. To get the most out of our money, we need a well-designed and well-implemented health IT procurement initiative. Failure to do so will be felt not only in health IT but also in the fundamental functions of businesses and organizations. There are many challenges. Technology should be purchased in a strategic manner to ensure that it aligns with and supports company objectives (Insight Editor, 2018). Next, we have to form a strategic relationship between the organization and the vendor. The benefits of developing a close connection with certain suppliers and/or IT providers might be significant in the IT procurement process. Not only will this save money by leveraging economies of scale and established logistical methods, but the appropriate provider may also assist in more quickly resolving adoption issues. The involvement of all key stakeholders in the IT procurement process is critical (Insight Editor, 2018).ReferencesAmlung, J., Huth, H., Cullen, T., & Sequist, T. (2020). Modernizing health information technology: lessons from healthcare delivery systems. JAMIA Open, 3(3), 369–377. https://doi.org/10.1093/jamiaopen/ooaa027?Insight Editor. (2018, September 22). 5 Best Practices in IT Procurement. Insight Canada; Insight. https://ca.insight.com/en_CA/content-and-resources/2018/09212018-5-best-practices-in-it-procurement.html?