SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- home iv contract
- Notice Date
- 9/8/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 622110
— General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;VAMC Manchester;718 Smyth Road;Manchester NH 03104
- ZIP Code
- 03104
- Solicitation Number
- VA-241-09-RP-0414
- Response Due
- 9/29/2009
- Archive Date
- 11/28/2009
- Point of Contact
- Richard J MarinoContract Specialist603-624-4366, x6506
- E-Mail Address
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Contract Specialist
(richard.marino@med.va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK Scope of Work:The Contractor will provide Home Infusion Therapy services as defined in this solicitation for eligible veterans primarily in their home within the service area of the Manchester Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MVAMC), Manchester, New Hampshire, starting 10-01-2009. Home Infusion Therapy services will also be provided in homes that the veteran is visiting within the service area and on occasion, outside the service area. The Contractor will be given three (3) days notice by the veteran or their authorized representative in advance of such need. If the patient relocates permanently outside the service area of the MVAMC the patient or their representative will be required to notify Geriatrics and Extended Care Service, Home Care Section Leader. NOTE-IS MANDATORY THAT THE CONTRACTOR BE ABLE TO PROVIDE COVERAGE TO ENTIRE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Definitions:Eligible veterans - The MVAMC will determine the eligibility of the beneficiary through the Home Care Program, the attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team. Service area - The service area will cover New Hampshire. Deliverables/Performance: A.MD orders for all Home Infusion Therapy services will be faxed to the contractor from the ordering provider pending notification and authorization from the Manchester Department of Veterans Affairs, Manchester, NH Case Management Team. The MVAMC reserves the right to consult with members of the interdisciplinary team such as those affiliated with oncology, pharmacy and infectious disease prior to issuing authorization for contracted services.Contractor response time for orders will be within 24 hours from time order was initially faxed. B. The Contractor will: 1. Provide the following Home Infusion Therapy services with specified pumps below: a. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) service with TPN programmable pump. b. Antibiotic/anti-viral and anti-fungal therapy service with programmable pump with the abilities to program and provide intermittent infusion of antibiotic. c. Pain Management service with programmable patient controlled analgesia pump. d. Chemotherapy service with chemo-programmable continuous infusion pump, which is able to safely and therapeutically administer chemotherapy. e. Hydration service with hydration-pump with the ability to infuse prescribed fluid over the prescribed time.. 2. Provide the following services, products and documentation associated with providing the above Home Infusion Therapy services: a. Provide IV solutions, including pharmacy compounding using aseptic techniques in a laminar flow hood or equal sterile device. b. Provide ancillary medical supplies (infusion pumps, syringes, dressings, tubing, flushes, etc.). c. Provide clinical pharmacy consultative and monitoring service. d. Provide delivery of medications and supplies. e. Provide patient/caregiver education in the mechanics of all equipment and procedures prior to discharge from the acute care setting, and as necessary in the home environment in accordance with JCAHO standards. f. (deleted) g. Provide Pharmaceutical Care planning and documentation according to Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards. A copy of the care plan to include patient education is to be provided to MVAMC within 24 hours if requested.is to be provided to MVAMC, within 24 hours if requested. h. Schedule all patient visits for delivery of supplies and teaching. i. Monitor, according to the patients needs, proper storage including space, cleanliness, temperature, etc. and disposal. j. Provide delivery, assembly and set-up of equipment in the area of the patient's preference, on a regular basis by trained personnel. Contractor shall adequately prepare the site in the patient's home and shall unpack, assemble and set up the equipment to allow ease of use. Appropriate instruction in the use of equipment will be given to the patient/caregiver. This will be accomplished by competent personnel, who are experienced and familiar with the item(s) and who are able to handle the instructions in a courteous, simplified manner. k. Provide ongoing inventory management and delivery to the veteran's residence on a regular schedule. l. Provide all required maintenance of equipment under a preventative maintenance plan, which includes electrical safety. m. Provide pharmaceutical coverage for the patient including emergency services for replacement and/or backup-up equipment/supplies when necessary twenty-four (24) hours a day, 365 days a year. n. Provide discharge planning, in coordination with a MVAMC primary care physician and the Geriatrics and Extended Care Operations Coordinator.. o. Provide instruction to the patient/caregiver that will include at a minimum:(1) Safe and appropriate use of the medical equipment and/or supplies, administration of medication and signs/symptoms of reactions(2) Basic home safety(3) Patient rights and responsibilities(4) When and how the patient can contact the contractor for problems, and equipment maintenance or repair(5) An emergency preparedness plan to prevent interruption of services(6) Standard precautions(7) Cleaning, handling and storage of equipment(8) A 1-800-number available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for patients/caregivers to call for problems that arise. Assistance will be given for any questions or concerns that patients/caregivers have during the course of their home therapy. 4. In relation to Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), a. Maintain accreditation for home infusion therapy with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) throughout the duration of the contract. b. Submit proof of accreditation on demand to the MVAMC. c. Submit any condition of noncompliance and recommendations to the MVAMC Operations Coordinator within seven (7) days of being notified. d. Notify MVAMC immediately if Contractor loses its accreditation. 5. Follow the following Patient Procedures: a. Patient Life Threatening Emergency, requiring HospitalizationIn the case of a life-threatening emergency, the Contractor shall use the closest hospital. As soon as possible, after the veteran's needs are taken care of, the Contractor must contact The operations Coordinator, at (603) 624-4366, ext.6225 during normal duty hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) or Administrative Officer on Duty, (603) 624-4366 after 4:30 PM. b. Patient Non-Life Threatening Medical need, requiring HospitalizationPrior to hospitalization, the Contractor shall obtain authorization in the case of a non-life threatening situation. The Contractor must contact MVAMC Operations Coordinator, at (603) 624-4366, ext. 6225 during normal duty hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) or Administrative Officer on Duty, (603) 624-4366 after 4:30 PM for authorization. c. Patient Accident, Injury, Infection or DeathImmediately fax a report to the Operations Coordinatorr any known incidents of death, accident, injury, or infection related to furnished medications, supplies or medical equipment and any life-threatening equipment malfunctions or equipment recalls. Inspection and Acceptance:a.The MVAMC has the right to periodically perform on-site inspections of the Contractor's premises to assure licensure and competency of all employees performing under this contract according to the Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards. Performance Period:The performance period for the contact will be for a base year and two option years. Type of Contract:The contract awarded will be an IDIQ Firm Fixed Price contract. SECTION D - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall submit the following, along with the solicitation: D.1. JHACO certification in Home Infusion Therapy services, along with solicitation. D.2. Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance with specified coverage, along with solicitation. D.3. All licenses and certificates required to operate a business in New Hampshire and provide Home Infusion Therapy services in the state of New Hampshire, along with solicitation.
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