Using Instant Regrades Responsibly
Instant regrades are one of the standout features of Trestle’s prequalification system, allowing you to automatically update every vendor’s qualification status whenever you change your requirements. However, with this great power comes great responsibility. Here’s what you need to know to use Trestle regrades effectively and responsibly:
- Criteria Changes Trigger Regrades: Any change to prequalification criteria settings will automatically regrade vendors who have already received a grade for that specific criteria. Keep in mind that regrades cannot be applied selectively to specific vendors or criteria.
- Regrading Process Overview: Regrades occur at multiple levels:
- Individual questions are regraded first.
- This impacts the category grade.
- Finally, the overall grade is updated.If a vendor fails a specific question (e.g., in the insurance section), they will fail that section and potentially their overall qualification.
- Supplemental Grade Reviews (SGRs): You can include new SGRs as part of the regrade process. If a change in criteria triggers a new grade that activates an SGR, Trestle will notify the relevant user to review it.
- Vendor-Initiated Regrades: Vendors can also trigger a regrade by updating their prequalification submission. Trestle’s unified submission form applies changes across all relevant submissions. For instance, if a vendor updates their EMR rating, Trestle will regrade their submission to ensure the updated information aligns with the qualification standards. Any resulting changes in their qualification status will be communicated, along with specific actions they can take to improve their grade.
By understanding and managing regrades responsibly, you can maintain accurate vendor evaluations, ensure compliance with your requirements, and foster transparency in the qualification process.
