Bina Patel, LCSW agrees to provide specialized consulting services to the Correctional Medical… and 4 more items

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a consulting services contract to Bina Patel, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), for specialized mental health consulting support to the Correctional Medical Authority (CMA). The contract, valued at $1,570.48, covers the period from February 4, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Ms. Patel will serve as an independent contractor and team member in the survey and evaluation of health care services at Tomoka Correctional Institution located at 3950 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32124-1098. The on-site survey is scheduled for February 4-5, 2026, and will be conducted under the supervision of designated CMA Survey Team Leaders including Kathryn McLaughlin, Jerris W. Castro, Monica Dodrill, Christine Swift, Lynne Babchuck, and Jane Holmes-Cain.

The contract comprises two primary service components: consulting services for the institutional health care survey inspection ($1,200.00 for two survey days at $600.00 per day) and reimbursement of travel-related expenses consistent with Florida Statute Section 112.061. Travel reimbursements include per diem ($80.00), meals ($30.00), rental vehicle and fuel costs ($75.00), and lodging ($184.00), totaling $369.00 in authorized expense reimbursement. All contractual invoicing and reimbursement vouchers require documentation and confirmation from the designated CMA Survey Team Leader verifying the contractor's participation, compliance with minimum performance standards, and dates of service rendered.