TPSU_-_Nutrition_SOW_.doc

NUTRITION SERVICES FOR TAOS-PICURIS SERVICE UNIT

PURPOSE:

To provide Nutrition Services under a non-personal services contract at the Taos-Picuris Service unit. Contractor is responsible for providing nutrition services for Native American patients who reside within the Taos/Picuris Service Unit area.

SCOPE OF WORK:

1. The Contractor shall conduct a nutritional and physical activity assessment, and shall provide appropriate education and nutritional counseling to patients, individuals, and/or groups.

2. The Contractor shall establish long term goals with patients, including individualized plans for meals and snacks, along with goals for life style changes regarding nutrition and exercise. These goals and the patient’s progress will be reviewed with the patient on an agreed upon periodic basis.

3. The Contractor shall provide the patient with written instructions regarding exercise and nutritional goals.

4. The Contractor shall provide consultation and/or in-service training on nutrition to health center staff, community programs, families, and others.

5. The Contractor shall document patient appointment in individual health records via the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 48 hours of the patient contact.

6. Contractor maintains health record in accordance with established Policy and Protocols in compliance with Privacy Act, HIPAA and other IHS Standards.

PERIOD OF PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Year: July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

If the Government exercises its option to renew pursuit to FAR Clause: 52-217-9, Option to Extend the Term of this Contract, the following schedule shall prevail:

Option Year 1: July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

Option Year 2: July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

Option Year 3: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020

Option Year 4: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021

HOURS OF SERVICE:

The hours of business and clinical operation for most IHS facilities are normally from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except all federal holidays.

IHS clinics are usually closed for lunch break from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM, the Contractor may take a lunch break during this time. If the Contractor chooses not to take a lunch break, it cannot be claimed or invoiced as time worked.

Travel to and from the facility/office site are not included in the tour of duty and cannot be invoiced as part of the tour of duty day.

If this contract requires services to be provided at an IHS facility/Clinic located on any one of the Indian Reservations, and the Contractor is unable to provide services due the closure of the community for religious observation, the services will be rescheduled by mutual agreement between the Project Office and the Contractor.

CONTRACTOR BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contractor shall be responsible for reporting all taxes from wages earned under the contract to the appropriate Federal, State and local agencies.

The Contractor shall be responsible for his/her own transportation, travel and per diem expenses in the performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of competence, conduct, appearance and integrity. The quality of work performance of the Contractor shall be subject to review.

The Contractor shall be familiar and Knowledgeable of the "Privacy Act of 1996", the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act "HIPAA", and the use of confidential information as an integral part of the everyday duties. The privacy of individuals must be protected to the fullest extent possible.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FACTORS:

1. The Contractor shall possess a valid state license in one or more states as a Registered Dietitian.

2. The Contractor shall have at least three years of experience in providing nutrition assessments, counseling, and patient education.

3. The Contractor shall have documentation of past three years of employment and training history and two written verifiable reference letters addressing applicant's reliability, interpersonal interaction and suitability of position.

4. The Contractor shall have previous experience working in community based settings to provide group and individual nutrition counseling services.

5. The Contractor shall possess an advance level of knowledge of current scientific information regarding nutrition, diet, and health with regards to diabetes. The Contractor shall have the ability to translate this knowledge into patient nutrition plans and communicate these plans effectively to clinicians and patients.

6. The Contractor shall have a full range of skills in presenting ideas orally, visually and in writing in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.

7. The Contractor shall have the ability to adapt principles or nutrition management to prepare culturally appropriate educational materials for dissemination.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY:

The contractor is responsible for ensuring the following health requirements are met prior to performance of service; if a medical provider under personal service contract:

1. Evidence of current immunization for tetanus, rubella, rubeola and hepatitis B (O positive titer)

2. Evidence of negative PPD or chest x-ray if history of positive PPD must be provided within one (1) month of assignment

3. Complete and return the form "Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment. Completed document shall be returned to the Contracting Officer. Failure to respond may be cause for termination.

4. Is subject to character investigation in the performance of the contract in accordance with P.L. 101-0630, "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act of 1990".