4-Attachment B - Scope of Work Locum Tenens Staffing Services - Pharmacists.docx

SCOPE OF WORK

Locum Tenens Services

Article 1

DEFINITIONS

1.1 Definition. In this contract, the following definition applies:

“Locum Tenens Services” means temporary professional staffing services provided on an as-needed basis.

Article 2

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Licensure Requirements. The Contractor shall:

(1) maintain all licenses required to lawfully perform the services;

(2) provide business and professional licenses annually and ensure they remain current and on file with the DHHS throughout the contract term; and

(3) ensure that all professional staff provide services under this contract:

(A) maintain current, active, and unrestricted licenses in the State of Utah applicable to their profession including pharmacists, APRNs, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and physician assistants;

(B) submit proof of board certification or board eligibility in their specialty field; and

(C) maintain a valid Controlled Substance License and Drug Enforcement Administration certification with no disciplinary actions.

Article 3

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Services. The Contractor shall:

(1) provide Locum Tenens Services for pharmacist staffing on an as-needed basis, as requested and directed by the DHHS;

(2) pre-screen, and verify the qualifications, licensure, and experience of the professional staff necessary to perform assigned duties prior to the placement;

(3) provide a basic Utah criminal history background check for all temporary staff at no additional cost;

(4) comply with all applicable federal and state employment and anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and guidelines, and be responsible for all required federal and state payroll taxes and withholdings for personnel provided for temporary services;

(5) allow any independent contractor assigned to DHHS to be hired as a full-time employee by DHHS after 180 calendar days from initial placement at no additional cost to DHHS;

(6) provide an explanation of skill set screening, training, and testing processes used to evaluate temporary staff for all job categories offered;

(7) provide a 24-hour, 7-days-per-week emergency contact number for the notification of:

(A) failure of assigned staff to report and requests for replacement; and

(B) removal of staff from an assignment due to demonstrated professional incompetence; and

(8) ensure that professional staff will not be deemed employees of DHHS for purposes of compensation, fringe benefits, worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, minimum wage laws, income tax withholding, social security, or any other employee rights or benefits.

3.2 Subcontractors. The Contractor shall submit:

(1) a list of Subcontractor employees providing services; and

(2) include the names, birth dates, driver’s license and social security numbers for any new Subcontractor personnel as they begin employment.

3.3 Pharmacist Services. The Contractor shall ensure pharmacist staff perform the following services:

(1) prepare medications according to prescriptions written by authorized medical practitioners;

(2) provide drug information and consultation to physicians, nurses, patients, and other clinical staff;

(3) order and maintain a secure inventory of drugs, chemicals, and controlled substances;

(4) fill and refill prescriptions as authorized;

(5) prepare reports on medication and drug usage patterns; and

(6) perform other pharmaceutical tasks assigned by DHHS staff.

3.4 Staffing Request Process. The following process governs all staffing requests under this contract:

(1) DHHS shall notify the Contractor by email of the staffing need, including hours, schedule, and anticipated duration, along with a response deadline specifying the date and time, based on the current need;

(1) be scheduled to see offender patients and assigned to perform duties described in this contract;

(2) provide in-person services at Utah State Correctional Facility (“USCF”), 1480 North 8000 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 and Central Utah Correctional Facility (“CUCF”), 255 E. 300 North, Gunnison, UT 84634.

Article 4

OUTCOMES

(2) percent of assigned staff who report as scheduled with no unplanned absences or last-minute cancellations;

(3) timeliness of staffing requests; and

(4) percent of staff hired full-time within 180 days.

Article 5

BILLING REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Billing. The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to the DHHS designee that include:

(1) the Contractor’s name, payment address, phone number, and signature;

(2) contract number;

(3) invoice number;

(4) invoice date; and

(5) details of services billed include hours worked on this contract.