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This Purchase Order is issued by Hôpital Régional de Lyon to procure the professional services of a certified Midwife (Sage-Femme) for the Maternité and Périnatal Care Department. The Midwife shall provide comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care services within the France Lyon metropolitan area, in full compliance with the French Public Health Code (Code de la Santé Publique), the Ordre National des Sages-Femmes regulations, and all applicable European Union directives governing midwifery practice.

The Midwife engaged under this Purchase Order must hold a valid Diplôme d'État de Sage-Femme (DES) and be registered with the Ordre National des Sages-Femmes. The service location is exclusively within the France Lyon region, covering the hospital premises at 165 Rue Garibaldi, 69008 Lyon, as well as approved home-visit locations within the département of Rhône (69) and the arrondissement of Lyon.

1. Scope of Engagement: The Midwife shall perform all duties in accordance with the professional standards set by the Ordre National des Sages-Femmes and the specific protocols of Hôpital Régional de Lyon. All services must be delivered within the France Lyon region unless prior written authorization is granted by the Purchasing Authority.
2. Payment Terms: Payment shall be made within 30 calendar days of receipt of a valid invoice referencing this Purchase Order number (PO-FR-LY-2025-04872). Invoices must be submitted to the Service des Achats at Hôpital Régional de Lyon, 165 Rue Garibaldi, 69008 Lyon, France. Payment shall be processed via SEPA bank transfer to the account designated by SMLS.
3. Compliance and Insurance: The Midwife must maintain valid professional liability insurance (assurance réponse civile professionnelle) with a minimum coverage of €1,000,000 per claim. Proof of insurance must be provided prior to the commencement of services and renewed annually. All practice must comply with the French Data Protection Act and the GDPR as applicable in France.
4. Service Location: All clinical services under this Purchase Order shall be rendered at the Hôpital Régional de Lyon facility or at approved locations within the France Lyon metropolitan area. The Midwife is not authorized to relocate the primary service base without written consent from the Buyer.
5. Termination: Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with 60 days' written notice. In the event of termination, the Midwife must ensure continuity of care for all patients currently under her supervision in the France Lyon region, in coordination with the hospital's medical director.
6. Quality Assurance: The Midwife shall participate in quarterly performance reviews conducted by the Maternité department. Patient satisfaction surveys specific to the France Lyon service area will be conducted biannually. Failure to meet the minimum quality threshold (85% satisfaction) for two consecutive periods may result in contract review.
7. Confidentiality: All patient records, clinical data, and operational information exchanged under this Purchase Order are subject to strict confidentiality obligations under French medical secrecy law (secret médical, Article L.1110-4 of the Code de la Santé Publique).
8. Governing Law: This Purchase Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the French Republic. Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be submitted to the competent courts of Lyon, France.

By signing below, both parties acknowledge and agree to all terms, conditions, and service specifications outlined in this Purchase Order for the engagement of a Midwife to provide professional obstetric and perinatal care services in the France Lyon region.