Request For Tender (RFT) 076/0708
Applications are sought from respondents to calculate the cost of unsafe and poor quality health services, with a focus on patient injury. This information will be used as a benchmark to better inform policy and resource allocation decision at national, state and regional levels.The Commission is anticipating that, where possible, methodologies and indicators will be developed that can be used for future evaluations of the economic impact of safety and quality initiatives in the Australian health care system.
It is proposed that work commence in October 2007 and be completed by April 2008.
Parties interested in tendering must address the evaluation criteria in the format outlined in the Request For Tender document, available in the first instance by registering on the Department's internet site at www.health.gov.au/tenders.
You may contact Mr David Lewis by email at david.lewis@safetyandquality.gov.au with any questions about completing your application.
