Direct Purchase of Services

Direct Purchase of Services

DPS Manual PurposeCOMPLIANCE!!!!!!!STANDARDIZATION OF PROCEDURES!!!!Defining the DPS processApplication ProcessReporting RequirementsPolicies/ProceduresFlexibility & AccountabilityStep by Step Procedures

DPS Manual ContentsOverview of Agency NCNMEDDNon Metro AAAHistory & StructureRequest for Proposal ProcessDirect Purchase of Svs. ProcessRequest for Proposal Document & Rating CriteriaPublic Hearing ProcessDescribes the Amendment Process Contingency PlanRequired TrainingService Definition/Unit MeasuresGlossaryBudget FormsReports with InstructionsResources

DPS Manual SectionsSection I: Preface, Introduction & PurposePreface, Introduction and Purpose, & History and StructureSection II: - Request for Proposal & DPSDPS Overview RFP DocumentRFP- Rating CriteriaPublic Hearing ProcessDPS AgreementSection III.Amendments

DPS Manual SectionsSection IV: Contingency PlanSection V:TrainingSection VI:Service Definitions- ExamplesSection VII: GlossaryAcronymsDefinition of Frequent Terms UsedSection VIII: AppendixForms, Instructions, etc.

ChangesImplementation of the Contingency Plan

Required Training Topics/Forms

HM, trainings I thought we were doing that?Hm, trainings I thought we are doing this?TrainingProviders/Vendors must have qualified staff to carry out the Agreement effectively.

The program has the responsibility to: ensure that all training is completed and properly documented.Documentation Verifying required training will be Maintained by the providers, and must include date, time and the source of provider training hours.

The in house training recommended training should NOT be limited to the suggested topics. This is a process that MUST be on-going in order to successfully manage a good program.

It is the sole responsibility of the provider/vendor to ensure that necessary training for all staff, volunteers, advisory councils and board of directors is completed and properly documented!

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