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HEALTH SERVICES PURCHASING & LOGISTICS a Branch of Corporate Services Division July 2010 Contact Numbers for HSPL in: Level 4 & 6 200 Adelaide Street Purchasing & Logistics Business Improvement Unit (PLBIU): Tel: 3006 2810 Fax: 3006 2771 Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Unit (SPSU): Tel: 3006 2925 Fax: 3006 2771 Carbon Management Unit (CMU): Tel: 3006 2967 Fax: 3006 2771 Community Services Unit (CSU): Tel: 3006 2815 Fax: 3006 2767 Health Technology Procurement Unit (HTPU): Tel: 3006 2812 Fax: 3006 2766 Clinical Contract Management Unit (CCMU): Tel: 3006 2908 Fax: 3006 2766 Information & Communication Technology Procurement Unit (ICTPU) Tel: 3006 2915 Fax: 3006 2767 Ground Floor 13-15 Bowen Bridge Rd Bowen Hills Pathology & Scientific Services Contract Management Unit (PSSCMU) Tel: 3166 5203 Fax: 3166 5207 Associated Services 831 Gympie Road - Chermside Shared Services Initiative - Supply Chain Management Integration Strategy Project (SCMIS) Tel: 3170 4332 (Project sponsor – Senior Director Health Services Purchasing Logistics) Fax: 33528210 Health Services Purchasing & Logistics – Version 1.8 Page 2 Document Change Control History Version Section Reason Author Date Number Draft All Draft document for comment P Laing May 2006 0.1 All Final Draft P Laing May 2006 0.2 Eco Unit Updated information P Laing May 2006 0.3 All Update to QHEPS references & P Laing June 2006 name changes 0.4 All Update information P Laing July 2006 0.5 ICMU Update information J. Jesson August 2006 Cataloguing Update information Team 0.6 All Update contact numbers J. Jesson October 2006 0.7 All Update all sections W. Bianchi April 2007 0.8 All Update Sections, reformat. W. Bianchi August 2007 0.9 All Update all sections W. Bianchi May 2008 1 Various Update information W. Bianchi July 2008 1.1 Various New Contact details & address W. Bianchi September 2008 update 1.2 Various Update Notes section J. Lahey October 2008 1.3 Various Update CSP description, include J.Eldridge November 2008 PSSCMU's new address, edit pg 3 regarding 'moving' tense. 1.4 Various Update SCMIS section and P Laing December 2008 miscellaneous information 1.5 Various Update organisational chart, various B. Stewart June 2009 contacts and information and SCMIS section 1.6 Various Update organisational chart, various J. Lahey December 2009 contacts and information and Unit sections 1.7 Various Update to contact List, Update to J Lahey April 2010 various sections 1.8 Various Update to contact List, Update to R Steer July 2010 various sections Document Approval Sequence Status Approval Name Signature Date Progress Draft Director PLBIU Peter Laing Sign Off Senior Director Bill Stewart Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SERVICES PURCHASING & LOGISTICS............................................................... 5 CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION "VISION, PURPOSE, VALUES" ....................................................................... 6 CULTURE STATEMENT......................................................................................................................................................7 PURCHASING & LOGISTICS STRATEGY MAP ............................................................................................................8 HSPL INTRANET WEBSITE ...............................................................................................................................................9 HSPL BRANCH & UNIT INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................10 LOCATION ..........................................................................................................................................................................10 USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................................10 CUSTOMER SERVICE ..........................................................................................................................................................10 WEEKLY SOA INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................................................11 ETHICS IN PURCHASING.....................................................................................................................................................11 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT UNIT (HTPU)........................................................................................15 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................................................15 DENTAL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS & CONSUMABLES ..................................................................................................15 OTHER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................15 CLINICAL CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT UNIT (CCMU) .........................................................................................16 MEDICAL CONSUMABLES ..................................................................................................................................................16 PHARMACEUTICALS, MEDICAL GASES, LAUNDRY CHEMICALS, UNIFORMS, HOSPITAL LINEN, TEMPORARY AGENCY NURSES, PROSTHETICS AND IV FLUIDS ............................................................................................................................17 TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION .......................................................................................................................................18 AUSTRALIA POST PARCEL SERVICE AGREEMENT ...........................................................................................................18 CONTRACT/FAMMIS SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................18 QUEENSLAND HEALTH HEAD SUPPLIER AGREEMENTS (HSA) .......................................................................................19 CURRENT HEAD SUPPLIER AGREEMENTS MANAGED BY CCMU: ...................................................................................19 STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT & SOURCING UNIT (SPSU) ......................................................................................20 PURCHASING & LOGISTICS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT UNIT (PLBIU) ............................................................ 21 CATALOGUING & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................22 QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROJECT ...................................................................................................................................23 CARBON MANAGEMENT UNIT (CMU).........................................................................................................................24 ENERGY EFFICIENCIES ......................................................................................................................................................24 THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING ............................................................................................25 PURCHASING ENERGY .......................................................................................................................................................25 STRATEGIC ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY .......................................................................................................................25 INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT UNIT (ICTPU) ................................ 26 PATHOLOGY & SCIENTIFIC SERVICES CONTRACT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PSSCMU) ................................27 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION STRATEGY PROJECT (SCMIS) ............................................ 27 COMMUNITY SERVICES UNIT (CSU) ...........................................................................................................................29 Introduction to Health Services Purchasing & Logistics OUR MISSION Advancing supply chain value for money* to support health service delivery. OUR VISION Recognised excellence in health supply chain management.** OUR ROLE Health Services Purchasing & Logistics (HSPL) has 4 major roles: • a contract management role to identify, implement, manage and review cross-organisation contracts that increase purchasing value for money for the following product categories: o clinical consumables and devices, o community health services o pharmaceuticals, o medical equipment, o pathology supplies, o information technology and services, and o other miscellaneous commodities of high relative spend; • a business improvement leadership role to: o identify, plan, implement and measure outputs and improvements to the organisation's purchasing and logistics business processes and systems; and o ensure the effective delivery of training and development opportunities and qualifications for staff involved in the Queensland Health (QH) supply chain; • a corporate governance role to: o maintain the Corporate Purchasing Plan, Agency Purchasing Procedures and other strategic procurement documents in accordance with Queensland Government and Queensland Health policies and procedures; o consult and provide advice regarding the application of such documents; and o manage purchasing delegations to support controlled and best practice purchasing processes; • an eco-efficiency & carbon management leadership role to identify, plan, implement and measure strategies to reduce energy, water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, whilst maintaining the existing functionality and continuity of patient care. A 5 Year Strategic Plan for Purchasing and Logistics has been developed to guide the broader reform agenda for Queensland Health. In addition, we have a strategy map (see over) which provides a visual representation of our strategic objectives and how they align with Queensland Health's eight strategic directions: • Promoting a problem solving approach to reform of Qld Health; • Building the next generation of health workers, ideas and health services; • Working together; • Responding justly and fairly to need; • Working with communities to improve health; • Creating a patient focused health system; • Making Queensland Health a good place to work; and • Better manage performance of people, systems, assets and information. Bill Stewart Senior Director, Health Services Purchasing & Logistics *Value for money concept includes price integrated with consideration of: • contribution to the advancement of Government priorities; • non-cost factors such as fitness for purpose, quality, service and support; and • broader cost related factors including whole-of-life costs and transaction costs associated with acquisition, use, holding, maintenance and disposal. ** Supply Chain Management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in procurement and logistics management. Importantly, it also includes coordination and collaboration with suppliers, third party service providers and customers. Our Values Corporate Services Division "Vision, Purpose, Values" Empathy • Corporate Services strategic direction and actions Our Vision reflect and demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs and challenges of the organisation in providing To be an organisation that… health services to all Queenslanders. Meets internal and external Stakeholders needs. Innovation Allocates and uses resources appropriately to achieve • Actively and openly collate and encourage new or Queensland Health goals. different ideas, thoughts and directions with our stakeholders and the broader environment. Strives for continual improvement to ensure quality • Research, develop and disseminate evidence based system processes. policies and procedures. • Relationships and communication approaches which Fosters an innovative culture driven by professionalism. are flexible and lead to appropriate solutions. Leadership • Inherent in everyone, as we are all leaders Our Purpose • Collaborative (Team) working together for the common good We exist to: • Articulating the vision Provide quality corporate governance and support • Accepting responsibilities services • Action oriented to results • Demonstrating all the above, to develop trust For: Our core business (Queensland Health) and its Professionalism customers • We strive to act in all our dealings in a professional, proactive manner embodying ethical, consistent, In order to: frank and fair decision making, based on the facts. Improve and support health services • We provide services to Queensland Health through a highly skilled and competent workforce and by using So that: a high quality Corporate Services framework, Queensland Health is able to deliver efficient and founded on continuous improvement. effective health outcomes for Queenslanders. Culture Statement Culture Statement of Health Services Purchasing & Logistics a Branch of Corporate Services • To provide a safe and supportive environment which fosters self esteem, high morale, personal and professional development based on a co-operative team approach and supportive management influence and guidance. • To encourage and adopt teamwork through effective internal and external partnering and collaboration, to achieve agreed business results. • To provide a professional, high quality and responsive service to our clients by actively seeking to understand their motivation and business objectives. • To lead the design and adoption of professional work practices which reflect : our corporate mission and values; effective, democratic management who "walk the talk"; technically competent and effective staff knowledge of processes and systems aligned to flexible and innovative work practices operating within government policy; ethical and honest behaviour in dealings with all stakeholders through open communication and due regard to privacy and confidentiality. Purchasing & Logistics Strategy Map Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 8 HSPL Intranet Website The HSPL intranet website offers a range of resources and information to support the Purchasing & Logistics business of Queensland Health. An internet website has also been developed for external users, including suppliers at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hspl/ Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 9 HSPL Branch & Unit Information Location • The majority of the Branch is located on Levels 4 & 6 at 200 Adelaide Street, Brisbane. • Pathology & Scientific Services Contract Management Unit as at 30th September 2009 is located at CaSS Line Management Building, Ground Floor, 13-15 Bowen Bridge Road, Brisbane. Useful information Reception / Customer Service (07) 3006 2916 Facsimile (07) 3006 2771 Branch Management Address Level 6, 200 Adelaide St, Brisbane Qld 4000 Postal Address GPO Box 48, Brisbane Qld 4001 QHEPS intranet site http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/pl/home.htm HSPL internet site http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hspl/ Qld Government Chief Procurement Office website http://www.qgcpo.qld.gov.au Qld Contracts Directory ("Public Access") website http://qcd.qgcpo.qld.gov.au/Pages/SOAListDept.aspx?Department=Queensland%20Health Qld Health ABN Number 66 329 169 412 Customer Service If you have any feedback we want you to tell us so we can continue to improve our services. If you are an external client and would like to provide feedback, please contact us using the Supplier Performance Report. Please follow internet link – QHEPS>Business Support>Purchasing Logistics>Contract Management>SOAs>Supplier Performance Report http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/pl/soas_tenders/report/supplier_perform.pdf Health Services Purchasing & Logistics – Version 1.8 Page 10 HSPL invites all our clients to complete a short Client Survey to provide us with important feedback as to how well our services are helping you achieve your business goals. We view our clients as a broad and varied group including clinicians, allied health staff, supply services staff, corporate services & administrative staff, and engineers. The Client Survey is available via the HSPL website – http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hspl/about_us/feedback.asp Weekly SOA Information A weekly SOA Information update is published and distributed via email and the HSPL intranet website to keep customers up to date on developments and changes to standing offer arrangements Ethics in Purchasing Ethical behaviour in purchasing is a core value of HSPL. Supplier relationships are a complex issue, especially in the Government sector where it is necessary to maintain a balance between sound commercial relationships and ethical business dealings. The overriding principle for purchasing activities in Queensland Health is to ensure that a particular relationship does not preclude other competitive suppliers also maintaining a relationship. Procurement staff should consider the motivation of suppliers when they offer inducements such as gifts, sponsorships, prizes, hospitality and entertainment. Inappropriate motives may include efforts to avoid competition, influence procurement decisions and gain favourable treatment. It is a requirement that all procurement staff reject any offer of such inducements, and report such offers to their line manager. Staff not primarily involved in procurement must consider the Queensland Health Code of Conduct and if they subsequently accept the inducement they must record the details in the appropriate gift register. If those staff become involved in procurement at a later time they must declare any conflicts of interest. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 11 Inducements may include: • Gifts & Competition Prizes (e.g. alcohol, sporting goods, apparel, stationery items, technology items) • Entertainment (e.g. sporting and cultural events, including travel, meals) • Conferences / Meetings / Trade Shows / Product Launches / In-service & Development Workshops: (e.g. travel, accommodation, registration fees) • Loyalty Programs (e.g. bonus stock, cash, supplier sponsored staff functions) A program of purchasing related Ethics training will be available to all members of Product Advisory Committees, procurement staff, clinicians and Queensland Health management. This will ensure that all staff with any involvement in purchasing are aware of their ethical obligations and that the purchasing process is beyond reproach. Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office has also published a Guide on "Ethics, Probity and Accountability in Procurement" and is available electronically at http://www.qgcpo.qld.gov.au/02_policy/better_purch.htm Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 12 Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 13 Health Services Purchasing & Logistics – Version 1.8 Page 14 Health Technology Procurement Unit (HTPU) Capital Equipment Capital Equipment purchasing is managed by the Bulk Purchase Unit. The Bulk Purchase Unit is responsible for the purchasing process and mandates the appropriate procurement methodology for capital equipment purchases primarily funded through the Health Technology Capital Program. To obtain a copy of the Bulk Purchase Product Categories and Arrangements or to enquire on any other matters, the unit can be contacted on the following email – email@example.com. Dental Equipment, Instruments & Consumables There are fourteen (14) Dental Standing Offer Arrangements. These arrangements are reviewed by the Dental Products Advisory Committee (DPAC). The membership consists of: Dr Mark Brown Sunshine Coast Health Service District Dr Mike Charles Director of Oral Health Fraser Coast Health Service District Dr Ian Swinton Director – Rural/Remote Service Oral Health Mr David Walsh Fraser Coast Dr David Sylow Gold Coast Health Service District Mr Ron Mitchell Townsville Health Service District Mr Allan Jarman BTS Central Mr Graham Cook Director Central Pharmacy The primary role of the DPAC is to provide clinical advice to Health Services Purchasing and Logistics in the establishment and maintenance of Dental Standing Offer Arrangements. This includes coordinating product trials, evaluating offers received and making recommendations which will provide the "Best Ultimate Value to Queensland Health". This committee meets every three months and meetings are chaired by HSPL. Other Supply Arrangements The Health Technology Procurement Unit also manages supply arrangements for clinical forms, contrast media, envelopes, frozen foods, spectacles & thickened fluids. Requests for establishment of new whole of Queensland Health supply arrangements for other products and services are given favourable consideration where HSPL's objectives of total cost reduction and enhanced standardisation will be achieved. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics – Version 1.8 Page 15 Clinical Contracts Management Unit (CCMU) Medical Consumables There are 31 Medical Consumables Standing Offer Arrangements. These arrangements are managed by the unit and coordinated by the Clinical Products Advisors (David Bristow & Sian Walker). General information regarding these arrangements is available via the internet on the Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office website (Queensland Contracts Directory) – http://qcd.qgcpo.qld.gov.au/Pages/SOAListDept.aspx?Department=Queensland%20Health For Queensland Health staff the Standing Offer Arrangement information can be obtained via the HSPL intranet site on QHEPS. The Clinical Products Advisory Committee (CPAC) provides clinical advice to Health Services Purchasing and Logistics in the establishment and maintenance of Clinical Standing Offer Arrangements. This includes coordinating product trials/assessments, evaluation of offers received and making recommendations which will provide the "Best Ultimate Value to Queensland Health" under Standing Offer Arrangements to which the committee is giving consideration. The CPAC is responsible for: ensuring compliance with the Queensland Health Purchasing Policy & Procedures and maintaining sufficient data to justify and substantiate decisions taken by the committee; reviewing and commenting on the appropriateness of specification, conditions and evaluation criteria; evaluating all offers fairly and equitably against the specified evaluation criteria; obtaining additional information if required; recommending those firms which should be included on the particular SOA based on the CPAC process; and assisting in the monitoring of performance and effectiveness of the SOA. The membership of the CPAC consists of: Name Position Held HSD Email Phone No Fax No Neeraj Anuj Biomedical Tech Services BTS email@example.com 07 3406 8042 07 3406 8097 Debra Tracey A/Nurse Unit Manager, Cairns & Hinterland firstname.lastname@example.com 07 4050 6132 07 4050 6689 ICU Dale Keen NurseUnitManager CSSD Central Qld Rockhampton firstname.lastname@example.com 07 4920 6733 07 4920 6533 & Clinical Product Advisor Carolyn Pegg Nurse Manager Clinical Children's Health Services email@example.com 07 3636 1485 07 3636 9282 Resources Royal Children's Dianne Pelin Principal Project Officer CHRISP (Centre for Health email@example.com 07 3328 9764 07 3328 9769 Related Infection Surveillance & Prevention) Joan Shepherd Nurse Manager, Clinical Darling Downs West Moreton - email@example.com 07 4616 6323 07 4616 6557 Products Toowoomba Helen Tracey Nurse Manager, Gold Coast firstname.lastname@example.com 07 5519 8632 07 5519 8999 Equipment & Resources Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 16 Vacant Vacant Mt Isa Vacant Vacant Vacant Robyn Coates Nurse Manager, Metro North Prince Charles email@example.com 07 3139 6581 07 3139 4439 Product Resources Jacque Dorante Nurse Manager Equipment Metro North email@example.com 07 3883 7807 03 3883 7909 & Product Resources Redcliffe & Caboolture Vikki Enright Nurse Manager Clinical Metro North – Royal Brisbane & email@example.com 07 3636 07 3636 7589 Resources Women's Hospital 00497 Carol Morrison Nurse Manager, Clinical Metro South- Princess email@example.com 07 3240 2978 07 3240 6383 Product Co-ordinator Alexandra Hospital Vacant Vacant Sunshine Coast Wide Bay - Vacant Vacant Vacant Bundaberg Marilyn Jensen Nurse Manager, Clinical Sunshine Coast Wide Bay, firstname.lastname@example.com 07 4122 8375 07 4122 8376 Fraser Coast (Harvey Bay & Resources Maryborough) Vacant Vacant Sunshine Coast Wide Bay – Vacant Vacant Vacant (Southern Cluster) Helena Kemp A/Product Resources Townsville firstname.lastname@example.com 07 4796 3628 07 4796 1151 Adviser Ricki Davis Nurse Manager, Clinical QHSSP, Supply Services, firstname.lastname@example.com 07 3120 8418 07 3120 8490 Resources Richlands DC Christine Nurse Manger, Clinical QHSSP, Supply Services, firstname.lastname@example.com. 07 4753 3593 07 4753 3515 Chamberlain Resources Townsville DC au The CPAC represents the interests of all Queensland Health facilities. So, don't hesitate to make contact with them if you wish to raise clinical issues concerning any of our medical arrangements. The CPAC meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Any issues can be raised for discussion at these meetings. If you have any enquiries on any of our arrangements, please make contact with us. We are more than happy to help you. Pharmaceuticals, Medical Gases, Laundry Chemicals, Uniforms, Hospital Linen, Temporary Agency Nurses, Prosthetics and IV Fluids There is a total of 31 Standing Offer Arrangements which fall into the above categories. These are managed by the unit and coordinated by Principal Contracts Officers (Sharyn Waldock and Aaron Traves). There are various committees which oversee the review of these arrangements. General information regarding these arrangements is available via the internet on the Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office website (Queensland Contracts Directory) – http://qcd.qgcpo.qld.gov.au/Pages/SOAListDept.aspx?Department=Queensland%20Health For Queensland Health staff the Standing Offer Arrangement information can be obtained via the HSPL intranet site on QHEPS. Pharmaceutical SOA's: These arrangements are co-ordinated by HSPL in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy, Central Pharmacy (Graham Cook) and Adviser in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Advisory Services (Andrew Petrie). The Queensland Health Medicines Advisory Committee Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 17 (QHMAC) and other expert clinical personnel are consulted if and when required for evaluation of specialised items, e.g. • Nutritional Products • Cytotoxic Premix • A number of complex pharmaceutical items included in the Anaesthetics, Cardiovascular and Central Nervous System arrangements. Other Arrangements mentioned above: These are reviewed by various Product Advisory Committees (PAC's). District Managers are requested to nominate suitable representatives to participate on these committees. Membership includes clinical, technical and administrative personnel from wide geographical locations around the State. They bring a plethora of knowledge and expertise to assist in the establishment of arrangements to meet the broad range of functional and clinical requirements of Queensland Health facilities. HSPL also co-ordinates scientific and clinical trialling for a number of the items included in these arrangements. Examples of these include – • Scientific testing carried out by Queensland Health Scientific Services for the Laundry Chemicals Arrangement • Laundry testing for the Hospital Linen and Uniform Arrangements - Metropolitan Linen Service, Princess Alexandra Hospital campus and Wide Bay Group Linen Service, Maryborough. • Assessment by Biomedical Technical Services (BTS) of items tendered against the arrangement to ensure compliance with Australian and other product related standards. Travel and Accommodation HSPL is responsible for administrating and coordinating Queensland Health's Travel and Accommodation contractual requirements. Current responsibilities include: • Liaising with Queensland Government Chief Procurement Officer on Whole-of-Government travel issues • Coordination and management of travel and accommodation related complaints/issues for Queensland Health • Establishment and management of Queensland Health's Preferred Accommodation Venues • Custodian role for Queensland Health's Travel Management System ('Travel Manager") including the management of the system management service agreement. The Manager Strategic Contracts, Darren Clarke, takes a lead role for travel and accommodation on behalf of HSPL. Australia Post Parcel Service Agreement HSPL manages the agreement with Australia Post for parcel deliveries. This agreement provides significant discounts for all Queensland Health facilities for parcel deliveries made with Australia Post. This agreement is managed by the Manager Strategic Contracts, Darren Clarke. Contract/FAMMIS Support This position has three key service areas as follows: Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 18 1) Provides support to the Contract Managers of HSPL in the analysis of Queensland Health's purchasing activities (including maintaining SOA leakage data on all SOA's; 2) To maintain details of SOA's in the Finance & Materials Management Information System (FAMMIS); and 3) To assist Contract Managers of HSPL in the collection and verification of rebate payments from SOA suppliers. Queensland Health Head Supplier Agreements (HSA) Overview Queensland Health has significant expenditure on goods and services that are currently not covered by any formal agreements. There are undoubtedly opportunities for Queensland Health to make further cost savings by better managing this uncontracted business. While it may not be practical to establish formal procurement contracts for all this expenditure, HSPL along with Supply Services are constantly exploring options to better manage this expenditure. One strategy currently being explored is to negotiate direct agreements with our suppliers who Queensland Health have a large expenditure with. With this strategy in mind, CCMU is in the process of establishing "Head Supplier Agreements" (HSA) with our major suppliers. Initially HSPL is targeting the top fifteen (15) clinical product suppliers to establish a HSA. HSPL has two (2) broad objectives in establishing HSAs within Queensland Health. These objectives are: 1. Standardise and improve pricing, where possible, by establishing a mechanism to manage pricing for non-contracted (non SOA) products. 2. Establish a single rebating arrangement based on total sales with the particular company to enable Qld Health to benefit from existing and future business growth. Although each HSA will be subject to an individual negotiation process with each supplier, the broad features of a HSA will include: •The HSA will run for a 5 year period and be reviewed annually. •Unlike Standing Offer Arrangements (SOA), the use of a HSA is not mandatory. The existence of a HSA does not negate the need to apply normal procurement processes. eg: quotations, tendering etc for higher value requirements. • Pricing under the HSA will be negotiated based on existing business volumes and be evaluated against current prices paid in the FAMMIS system. • Prices negotiated will be firm until each annual review. • Products on the HSA are not clinically assessed or evaluated for "value-for money" compared to alternative brands. The agreement is primarily an instrument used to obtain standardised pricing for those non-SOA products already in use throughout Qld Health • With HSA suppliers, a single rebating agreement at a company to company level will be considered. HSA suppliers will be exempted from existing individual rebating agreements if their overall rebating agreement is evaluated to be financially superior for Queensland Health. Contract Managers of individual procurement arrangements affected by this HSA process will be consulted before any decisions are made. • The HSA establishes customised trading terms and conditions with each major supplier. However, these conditions will be consistent with Qld Health's General Conditions of Contract. Current Head Supplier Agreements managed by CCMU: Supplier Name FAMMIS Outline Agreement Number Carefusion Australia 200 P/L 4600001811 Carefusion Australia 316 P/L 4600001812 Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 19 Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Unit (SPSU) The Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Unit (SPSU) was established to lead the development and ongoing enhancement of Queensland Health's overall procurement plans, strategies, policy and procedures framework and broad sourcing strategies, ensuring they are aligned and contribute to achieving Queensland Health's strategic directions and service delivery initiatives. SPSU is to ensure key complex, strategic procurement initiatives successfully satisfy the planned outcomes and are undertaken with state of the art procurement strategies. SPSU is responsible for creating and delivering procurement development strategies for Queensland Health's procurement professionals and associated staff, enabling them to maximize procurement value in a risk managed and client oriented context. Through liaison and consultation, SPSU directs the development and maintenance of effective relationships with Queensland Health's policy and service delivery clients to ensure procurement and sourcing plans, policies and strategies reflect the organisation's planned and changing needs. SPSU provides strategic level procurement consultancy and counselling services to executive and clients, agencies, suppliers and industry representatives at an executive level. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 20 Purchasing & Logistics Business Improvement Unit (PLBIU) The Purchasing and Logistics Business Improvement Unit has the following objectives – • Coordinate the continuous review and improvement of purchasing and logistics business processes across Queensland Health; • Engage in continuous learning and research into leading edge supply chain processes and technologies, and the legal and government framework in which they operate; • Coordinate the development of available systems, technologies and data to maximise the efficiency of purchasing and logistics business processes; • Coordinate the ongoing performance measurement and benchmarking of Queensland Health's purchasing and logistics business processes; and • Coordinate improved communication, consultation and liaison, amongst the Purchasing & Logistics Network within Queensland Health, and externally with suppliers and supply chain management professionals from the public and private sectors. and the following expected outcomes: • Leading practice purchasing and logistics business processes are consistently implemented across Queensland Health; • HSPL staff have a sound understanding of leading edge supply chain processes and technologies, and the legal and government frameworks in which they operate; • Systems and technologies are appropriately utilised to maximise the efficiency of purchasing and logistics processes and maintain alignment with the business directions of Queensland Health; • Optimal quality master data is maintained to support the purchasing and logistics business processes and systems; • The efficiency of purchasing and logistics business processes is regularly monitored through the analysis of key performance indicators and benchmarking against leading practice organisations; and • Effective internal and external communication networks are maintained to ensure the alignment of services with stakeholder needs. Achievements PLBIU has progressed all objectives and outcomes through reform and business improvement in four key areas: • Contract Management • Information Management • e-Procurement / Systems Improvement • Business Process / System Improvement The extensive set of PLBIU achievements has broadly enabled the following: 1. Significant progress in implementing the 5 Year Strategic Plan for Purchasing & Logistics 2. Queensland Health to be well positioned to maximise gains through the implementation of the new SAP (FAMMIS replacement) system 3. HSPL to be able to carry out the role of corporate purchaser of purchasing & logistics services 4. An established base for further and ongoing reform and improvement 5. Queensland Health to be in a lead position for purchasing & logistics for national reforms through the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 21 Challenges As well as building on the initiatives already underway, the following business improvement opportunities will be addressed by PLBIU – • Provide business sponsorship for the implementation of the FAMMIS replacement system in close consultation with the Queensland Health Enterprise Solution Transition (QHEST) Team and Queensland Health Shared Services Provider (QHSSP) • Development of a suitable bar coding replacement solution to support purchasing and logistics business requirements, including imprest management functionality • Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to further streamline inventory management and purchasing business processes • Development of interfaces with clinical support systems, eg. Operating Room Management Information System (ORMIS), Pharmacy systems • Continued support for national Health supply chain improvement through the NEHTA endorsed National Product Catalogue (NPC) and other related initiatives • Corporate Catalogue development, including implementation of UNSPSC coding, unique product identifiers and Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) data • Procurement data synchronisation with key suppliers and increased uptake of e-Procurement • Implementation and refinement of standard business processes and a training and development program for purchasing and logistics • Support for the Supply Chain Management Integration Strategy Project, in particular the purchasing consolidation, warehouse management and technology aspects of the project • Implementation of electronic contract lifecycle management and related tendering systems, e.g. TenderMAX. • Development of state-wide performance measures and executive "dashboard" reporting for the Queensland Health purchasing and logistics network (the Materials Management module of the Decision Support System will be used to enable user-friendly access to these performance reports) • Benchmarking of purchasing and logistics performance both internally and with external organisations • Implementation of a quality management framework for HSPL and for purchasing and logistics more broadly Cataloguing & Information Management Cataloguing and Information Management is an integral part of PLBIU and is focussed on the quality management of FAMMIS material master data, including related outline agreements (SOA's). The major priority of the team has been the review of the corporate catalogue. This review ensures that we – • identify and eliminate duplicate / multiple material masters and associated records • standardise product descriptions and units of measure • create outline agreements for reviewed product groups / SOA's • incorporate colloquial cross references / aliases in the system to aid product searching • update system records on behalf of users via electronic data uploads; and • publish details of changes / additions on the HSPL intranet website Other tasks and roles undertaken by the team include – • add new items to the corporate catalogue in response to user requests / project requirements Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 22 • provide input to the contracting process o assist with specification development / review o analysis on potential item inclusions/deletions • liaise with / provide advice to users on cataloguing matters • analysis of purchasing & usage data to identify potential for addition/deletions to SOA's and preparation of related business cases Future system operational developments include - • develop product classification codes for United Nations Standard Products & Services Code (UNSPSC) (medical/surgical products in particular) • data preparation for system interfaces, e.g. ORMIS • data preparation/synchronisation for e-Procurement • implementation of GS1net based National Product Catalogue (NPC) and incorporation of unique product of identifiers into FAMMIS Quality Management Project The implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) for HSPL and, as a progression, to expand the influence of its applications to Queensland Health Purchasing and Logistics commenced in January 2007. The principal premise is to introduce the concept of continuous improvement to HSPL and how it conducts business with its clients and vendors. The ultimate objective is to obtain accreditation to the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2000. The Project is managed and co-ordinated by Michael Broadbent. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 23 Carbon Management Unit (CMU) The CMU is dedicated to saving energy and water, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across Queensland Health facilities. Working with Queensland Health staff and external contractors, the Unit helps to develop: • electricity • gas; and • water management strategies; that reduce energy usage, water usage and greenhouse gases while providing districts with reduced utility usage. Queensland Health – supporting ecological sustainability The work of the Queensland Health CMU supports the Queensland Government's priorities - • Protecting the environment for a sustainable future; • Growing a diverse economy and creating jobs; • Delivering responsive government • and the Government Energy Management Strategy Through the CMU the department is committed to: • establishing a clear, strategic direction for energy management across all Queensland Health facilities • promoting smarter initiatives for managing energy across Queensland Health • ensuring a consistent co-ordinated approach to energy management • reducing overall costs to Queensland Health and the community due to efficiencies in energy and water management • forming part of a broader environmental governance within Queensland Health. Energy Efficiencies Queensland Health's CMU is using Energy Performance Contracting to: • promote smarter conservation practices • ensure that existing assets operate at an optimum level of efficiency • progressively and cost-effectively upgrade to more ecologically sustainable levels • reduce greenhouse gas emissions • reduce energy and water usage. To undertake Energy Performance Contracting, Queensland Health partners with an energy service company (ESCO) to analyse the energy usage (electricity, gas and water) within a facility, and determine ways in which usage can be reduced. The ESCO audit will consider factors including: • reducing electricity usage through measures such as solar panels for heating and energy efficient lighting • reduction in water usage • reduction in operating costs (eg. maintenance) • reduction in greenhouse gas emissions • fuel substitution • co-generation • renewable technologies. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 24 The ESCO identifies a total project cost, and the guaranteed savings that will be made over a number of years. The ESCO undertakes to do the work, liaising with district staff. Once the project is approved, the ESCO guarantees the identified savings will be made. The District obtains a Queensland Health post-budget adjustment to pay for the total project cost. Each year, the guaranteed savings are used to pay back the post-budget adjustment. This usually occurs over about five years. There is no actual cost to the district. After the post-budget adjustment has been paid back, the district keeps the savings and may use the money for other projects. The benefits of Energy Performance Contracting • Reduction in energy usage • Reduction in energy costs • Reduction in greenhouse gases • Contributes to ecological sustainability • Savings for districts, which can be used for other projects • Optimised efficient use of assets • Cost-effective upgrading of facilities • Reduction in facility operating costs • Support for Queensland Government priority, 'Valuing the Environment' • Support for Government Energy Management Strategy • Diligent management of government assets. Purchasing Energy The CMU is also involved in saving the department money through its energy purchasing practices. It aggregates the purchase of energy for Queensland Health to obtain competitive pricing on the contestable market, and analyses the tariffs on franchise sites to identify the best tariffs. Strategic Energy Efficiency Policy Develop, review and maintain Strategic Energy Management plans to meet reduction targets and time frames for Queensland Health. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 25 Information & Communication Technology Procurement Unit (ICTPU) ICTPU's primary function is the acquisition of strategic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) goods and services. This also includes establishing standing offer arrangements and preferred supplier arrangements. ICTPU is able to undertake, assist or provide advice on all aspects of the ICT procurement process, including: • Market research and analysis; • Developing request for offer (RFO) and request for information (RFI) documentation (sometimes referred to as tender specification); • Industry Briefings; • Tender advertising; • Managing the RFO/RFI process; • Completeness and compliance checks of offer responses; • Evaluation of offers; • Post offer and contract negotiations; • Drafting of Government Information Technology Contracting (GITC) Customer Contracts as well as standard services agreements; • Contract administration and contract management; and • Contract termination. The Queensland Government's policies and procedures can be complex for significant ICT purchases. Senior Officers from the Unit can act as key resources for project teams to ensure that client and supplier expectations are met. Whilst a significant proportion of ICTPU's services are provided to the Information Division, their services are available to all of Queensland Health. The Unit also supports HSPL in the strategic procurement planning process and in developing and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Queensland Government's Information Standard 13 for ICT Procurement. From time to time, ICTPU also represents Queensland Health on inter-departmental committees and working groups related to ICT procurement and GITC. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 26 Pathology & Scientific Services Contract Management Unit (PSSCMU) The PSSCMU is responsible for the establishment and ongoing management of all agreements and contracts for the supply of goods and services for Pathology Queensland and Queensland Health Forensic & Scientific Services. This includes the provision of tendering services for the procurement of laboratory instrumentation, significant laboratory consumables and for the provision of specimen transport/freight services. The Unit provides contract management services for the provision of service maintenance to the larger instrument platforms. Monitoring of supplier performance, setting of service standards and the regular survey of clients form the basis of this service. The Unit is supported in this role by QH Biomedical Technology Services (BTS), who also provide a high level of "in-house' instrument servicing. The Unit is responsible for the management of the Health Technology Capital Plan on behalf of Pathology Queensland, Queensland Health Forensic & Scientific Services and BTS and has a role in the planning for asset replacement and capital investment within the organisation. Supply Chain Management Integration Strategy Project (SCMIS) A 2005 review of Queensland Health's (QH) warehousing and distribution activities recommended a move towards the adoption of an end to end supply chain management approach to the delivery of services. A was subsequently established to address these recommendations and broader reform of the Supply function. The team is based at the QHSSP Service Centre at the Chermside Galleria. Warehousing & Distribution A key project deliverable includes consolidation of the physical distribution (or warehousing) function into two strategically sited Distribution Centres (DCs); located in SE Queensland and Townsville supported by a secondary warehouse facility in Cairns. These DCs will significantly reduce or eliminate the need to maintain around 40 intermediary warehouses and inventory storage sites across the State. While the existing DC in Cairns has been refurbished and capacity increased, the facilities in Townsville and SE Qld were not capable of supporting the expanded role and activities; particularly, over the 15 – 20 planning horizon recommended by the 2005 Review. In Townsville, Supply Services (North Qld) relocated to a leased 4,400m2 DC and commenced delivering services in February 2008. Implementation is underway for the DC to extend procurement, warehousing and distribution services to Mackay and Mt Isa by end 2010. When completed, the Townsville DC will provide supply support to 20 hospitals, several nursing homes and health clinics and a range of community based health services spread over a large geographical area in North Queensland. QH has also entered into a 10 year lease, with two options each of 5 years, for a 12,700 m2 South East Queensland Distribution Centre (DC) at Richlands. The first facility to be relocated to the DC was Supply Services (Newmarket), which supports, among others, the Herston Hospitals Complex and Redlands Hospital. This relocation occurred in November 2009. Services will be extended to PAH and West Moreton in 2010. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 27 Over the next 3 - 4 years, the DC will assume responsibility for the provision of warehousing and distribution services to Districts from the Gold Coast to Rockhampton and west of the Great Divide. By September 2010, QH Central Pharmacy, which is currently located at Newmarket, will also relocate to Richlands. Transport Operations A further key deliverable for the SCMIS Project is a wide ranging review of inbound and outbound transport operations. Broadly, the review has identified opportunities for transport benefits in three key areas: 1. Modal Change - the shift from the relatively expensive overnight parcel express mode to lesser cost options. 2. Leverage of Scale - the transport demand generated by QH is very significant. Aggregating this demand across the whole organisation will allow QH to leverage its scale advantage. 3. Removal of process - the ability to "co-travel" consignments that currently travel independently will result in fewer consignment fees (basic charges) which are applied for each individual consignment. The revised transport arrangements will be progressively implemented over the next 4 – 5 years. Implementation of a North Qld Freight Arrangement is the first step in achieving the full benefits realisation for QH and is seen as the proving ground for the entire QH freight model strategy. The NQ arrangement was put in place in April 2010 and will provide the learning's required to build the competency within QH to achieve the full benefits realisation. Structural Changes Finally, Supply Services structure has been reviewed and services are being consolidated around six (6) geographically positioned Supply Hubs and one Corporate & State-wide Hub. These Hubs support, among other things, a range of procurement and contracts management functions. The Hubs are located as follows: • Far North Queensland – Cairns • North Queensland – Townsville • Central Queensland – Rockhampton • Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay – Nambour • South West Queensland – Toowoomba • South East Queensland – Brisbane • Corporate & State-wide - Brisbane A key supporting strategy in this structural reform is the identification and development of opportunities for Supply staff to assume responsibility for the day to day support of clinical imprest stores and theatre inventory. The roll-out of improved imprest management practices, associated with clearly delineated roles and responsibilities between clinicians and Supply staff, impacts several areas; including, waste reduction, enhanced service reliability and reduced PO's. Most importantly, it is releasing clinicians from an administrative burden to focus on their core clinical support roles and minimises the need to train clinical staff in FAMMIS processes. Health Services Purchasing & Logistics - Version 1.8 Page 28 Community Services Unit (CSU) CSU is responsible for administering the provision of funding to non-government organisations to support delivery of human services. CSU holds budgets on behalf of business units/policy areas who provide advice on the services they would like to fund, in support of their specific program/policy area. CSU then implements appropriate funding strategies based on approved funding plans. In addition to providing funds to non-government organisations to provide health services, CSU also implements a limited number of other procurement processes including standing offer arrangements and a list of pre-qualified suppliers. These processes aim to streamline access to human services for Health Service Districts. CSU is responsible for the management of approximately 60 budgets which totalled approximately $120 million in 2008-09. Funding is allocated according to program areas or identified health priorities and in accordance with: • Australian and State government funding agreements such as the National Healthcare Agreement which allocates funds towards a range of health interventions such as palliative care, alcohol and drug or HIV/AIDS programs and services; • New initiatives that have been endorsed by the Queensland Government, such as the Queensland Indigenous Alcohol Diversion Program; or • Strategic program areas to target specific health interventions such as the Queensland Strategy for Chronic Disease 2005-2015. Typically, CSU acts as "Funder of Service Delivery" (Queensland Government Framework for Investment in Human Services, 2007). In this relationship, funding is provided as a contribution towards the services delivered by an organisation. This may mean that the full cost of services is not always covered, in which case the organisation is expected to complement government funding with funding from other sources such as donations, fundraising or other income. The organisations which receive funding through CSU range from quite sophisticated organisations through to small volunteer, community based groups. The diversity of funded organisations and program /priority areas reflects the complexity of the role of the Unit. A key priority for CSU is contributing to whole-of-government initiatives involving the non-government, not-for-profit sector. A number of service improvement activities are being driven by The Queensland Compact - Towards a fairer Queensland (2008) – a document intended to guide the relationship between the Queensland Government and the non-profit community services sector. 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When is a $20 car wash worth one turkey donated to the Manteca Second Harvest Food Bank?
Parents of many of the 255 children enrolled in Kids Zone not only were able to convince the Manteca City Council to retain the after-school child care by making it legal under state law but they may also eventually see lower fees.
Spreckels Avenue might be a quick shortcut from Yosemite Avenue over to Moffat Boulevard, but it carries a whole different meaning for Jon Anderson.
Losing their morning paper to a dog drew reactions from Bulletin readers Tuesday who called the circulation desk complaining that a large brown and white St. Bernard had just run off with their newspaper.
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Miles Kelley looked down at his toes or more precisely where his toes used to be on his right foot.
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In the last two years, a Manteca support program has sent more than 5,000 care packages to 800 American troops overseas.
Moffat Avenue could end in a cul-de-sac just south of the existing intersection with Woodward Avenue in order to handle traffic impacts from the proposed 1,049-acre Austin Road Business Park.
Mantecans who went to the Waffle Shop on North Main Street Saturday morning had the option of chatting with police chief David Bricker during their breakfasts from 8 until 10 a.m.
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You probably don't notice very many garage sale signs - if any -from the previous weekend tacked up on light poles and such in Manteca.
Navy and Coast Guard Seaman Second Class William Jacob Scalf, 90, is a proud veteran of sea duty during both World War II and the Korean War.
For nearly 40 years the Three Rivers Indian Lodge has been providing a valuable service to the Native American community.
Recycled wastewater could one day irrigate expansive playing fields and other landscaping at Manteca Unified campuses.
A daring thief made off with more than $500 in cash Monday afternoon from the office of Mountain Mike's Pizza on North Main Street at Louise Avenue making it in and out of the business without being seen.
Editor's note: The following is part of a series recapping Manteca history.
Lathrop and Manteca have already done the preliminary work to ensure they're in compliance with the state's 200-year-flood levee improvement project.
Brian Hunt loves to play tag because he doesn't think Christians should hide their faith.
Five blue stars across the bottom of the World War II mural being dedicated Saturday reflects a rarity that Manteca had by having one family with five sons serving in the various branches of military during the war.
The recall attempt against a pair of Manteca Unified School District trustees has gained national attention.
Editor's note: The following is the first in a series recapping Manteca history.
The Phantom Fireworks booth at Main Street Plaza is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Ripon Future Farmers of America.
Three years ago Manteca city officials told John and Vivien Griffin their fence was no longer considered in violation after the Chadwick Square homeowners were able to prove it wasn't a safety problem as a complaint made at that time contended.
It has been five years since the Manteca High School Athletic Boosters last had a fireworks booth.
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Using Wikipedia for free ad space only serves to undermine your institution by making it look desperate and unprofessional. This needs to be completely rewritten from a neutral point of view, preferably without a thesaurus ("Unremittingly"? "Unfailingly"? "Boasts"?). Look at some other university articles on Wikipedia to get an idea of what a professionally written article looks like. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 18.104.22.168 (talk) 02:32, 1 March 2014 (UTC)
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ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves have placed left-hander Jonny Venters on the 15-day with a sprained elbow and purchased the contract of catcher Evan Gattis as they set their opening day roster. Gattis will share time with Gerald Laird as the Braves await the return of catcher Brian McCann, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. McCann is expected to return by the end of April. Gattis hit six homers this spring. Venters, who felt tightness in his elbow in his last spring training game, will be examined by Dr. James Andrews on Monday. Andrews performed ligament-replacement surgery on Venters' elbow in 2005. Venters' injury cleared the way for the Braves to keep right-handers Cristhian Martinez and Anthony Varvaro on the 25-man roster. Both are out of minor league options.
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Oceanfront Picturesque Condo Rental with a Terrace, Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Arcadian Shores section is right in between Myrtle and North Myrtle Beach in unincorporated Horry County. Our address is in Myrtle Beach but a little distance from the crowds. If you like the crowds on occasion restaurant row is 2 minutes. Barefoot landing is a 5 minute drive and Broadway at the beach about 15 minutes. We have plenty of parking.
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Beach or lakeside relaxation, Waterfront
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Nearest airport: Myrtle Beach, 6.03 miles
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22 Nov 2010
|Diced cooked turkey
|2 Cup (32 tbs)
|Canned bean sprouts
|16 Ounce, drained (1 Can, 2 Cups)
|Cooked rice
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Chopped celery
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Coarsely shredded carrot
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Chopped green pepper
|2 Tablespoon
|French salad dressing
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Soy sauce
|2 Tablespoon
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Mayonnaise/Salad dressing
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Toasted slivered almonds
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
In large bowl, combine turkey, bean sprouts, cooked rice, celery, carrot, green pepper, French dressing, soy sauce, salt, and a dash pepper; mix well and chill.
Just before serving, add mayonnaise and almonds; toss together lightly.
Serve in lettuce cups; sprinkle each serving with additional toasted almonds, if desired.
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level:Easy
Course:Main Dish
Preparation Time:5 Minutes
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