Added: Jun 10, 2008 10:59 am
Description/Specifications/Work Statement
1. The contractor shall furnish services to the beneficiaries for whom such care is specifically authorized by the VA. It is understood that the type of patients to be cared for under this contract will require care and treatment services over and above the level of room and board.
2. The contractor shall furnish each veteran authorized care under this contract with the following basic services:
a. Room and board.
b. Laundry facilities for residents to do their own laundry.
c. Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Services determined to be needed by the individual resident in a plan developed by the contractor with consultation by the patient and the Health Care for Homeless Veterans staff and/or other appropriate VA staff. Services which the contractor must be able to furnish include:
i. Structured group activities as appropriate - examples include group therapy, social skills training, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, vocational counseling, and physical activities as Appropriate.
ii. Collaboration with the Health Care for Homeless Veterans staff who will provide supportive services with admission and discharge from the program.
iii. Individual professional counseling, including counseling on self care skills, adaptive coping skills and, as appropriate, vocational rehabilitation counseling and physical activities where appropriate.
iv. Assistance to develop responsible living patterns and to achieve a more adaptive level of psychological functioning, upgraded social skills, and improved personal relationships.
v. Support for an alcohol/drug abuse-free lifestyle.
vi. Assistance to gain knowledge of the recovery process.
3. Unless specifically excluded in this contract, the per diem rate established will include the services listed in this document and will also include all services or supplies normally provided other patients by the facility without extra charge.
4. The contractor shall employ sufficient professional staff and other personnel to carry out the policies and procedures of the program. There will be at a minimum, an employee on duty on the premises, or residing at the program and available for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
5. The contractor shall make available to the VA, documentary information deemed necessary by the VA to conduct utilization review audits for the mandated national evaluation study as required by section 2 of Public Law 100-6; to verify quality of patient care for veterans, to assure confidentiality of patient record information, and to determine the completeness and accuracy of financial records.
6. The contractor will collaborate with the Health Care for Homeless Veterans staff, who will conduct treatment and discharge planning reflecting a team assessment of health, social and vocational needs and the involvement of residents' families and appropriate community resources in resolving problems and setting goals.
7. The contractor shall comply with the VA Patient's Bill of Rights as set forth in section 17.34a, Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations.
8. Contractor will comply with VA inspection, reporting, surveys, recording requirements, and required health and safety regulations.
