MEDICAL ETHICS CONSULTING AND PROGRAM SERVICES

The contract for Medical Ethics Consulting and Program Services requires the vendor to support Catawba Hospital’s ethics committee by attending up to four meetings annually and providing continuous assistance in developing procedures, maintaining quality standards, and delivering training and education to committee members. The vendor serves as a subject matter expert in medical ethics, conducting literature searches, recommending library resources, and aiding in the development, review, and integration of institutional policies. They are responsible for identifying ethical policy issues that warrant state-level advocacy and leading all case consultations, including making additional on-site visits as needed. Written reports, including position and consultation papers, must be provided to help resolve complex cases and policy dilemmas. In addition, the vendor is expected to deliver up to four educational sessions for hospital staff each year, scheduled to coincide with ethics committee meetings, ensuring broader ethical literacy across the organization. The contract is issued by Virginia’s Catawba Hospital through solicitation QQ-125159, with responses due by July 31, 2026, and point of contact is Robyn Wright.