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INDUSTRY DAY TELECONFERENCE DIALYSIS TREATMENT CHIP-IN, TULSA, OK Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA), Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) Page 2 of 2 The purpose of this amendment is to extend the time for industry to response with their interest and answers to the below questions. The date for responses is now 4/30/26 @ 4:30 MST 1. Unit of Issue & Pricing Structure 1.1 What unit of measure does the industry routinely use to price inpatient hemodialysis services? Per session? Per hour? Per treatment modality? Is it normal industry practice to distinguish standard, after-hours, and delay-related charges? 1.2 If session is used for the unit of measure, what is the industry standard for duration in terms of hours for the following? Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy (PIRRT) 1.3 What ancillary activities are typically included in the industry on a per-session(unit) rate? Examples: setup, breakdown, machine priming, reporting, documentation, consumables, machine disinfecting. 1.4 Is it standard industry practice to bill for delay in treatment due to hospital issues? 2. Patient Care Technician (PCT) 2.1 Is it a standard industry practice for a PCT to be a part of the service delivery? If yes, what percentage of the unit cost are customarily attributed to the use of a PCT? If not, what instances would determine whether a PCT is necessary for the provision of services? 2.2 Do vendors commonly staff inpatient dialysis with a PCT in addition to an RN? 2.3 If it is determined that use of a PCT is necessary, what does industry consider average cost allocation for a PCT per-session(unit) rate? What cost structures are typical? Would including a PCT normally be included or added to the session (unit) cost?  2.4 What staffing models does the industry routinely use for inpatient dialysis services in comparable hospital settings, of similar size, scope, and complexity as the JMIVAMC facility? RN-only model? RN + PCT model? 3. Equipment, Space, and Biomedical Technician Requirements 3.1 Is your company capable of providing all dialysis machines, reverse osmosis (RO)/water treatment systems, and consumables as required? 3.2 Does the required 8×8 storage room meet industry expectations for storing all required dialysis equipment and consumables? 3.3 Is it standard industry practice to include a certified Biomedical Technician (CBET) as part of their staffing model for preventive maintenance and repairs when providing services on site at medical facilities? If yes, is this included in per-session (unit) pricing? If yes, does the biomed require additional space beyond the 8 X 8 storage room already referenced? What does industry standard for equipment maintenance and repairs process look like when providing services on site at a medical facility? Is it standard practice for your equipment to remain onsite at the customer's facility? 3.4 What equipment brands/models does the industry routinely use? What are the…
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