Amendment 0002_3(w)_SOW Paramedic.docx

Note: The terms Contractor, Contract Provider and Paramedic shall mean the provider or providers of care throughout this document.

1. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide personal Paramedic services.

A. The Paramedic shall perform in accordance with established principles, practices and ethics of a Paramedic licensed. The standards of performance for all employees provided by the contractor shall reflect the degree and care, skill and learning expected of a reasonably prudent healthcare provider in the Paramedic profession.

B. The Paramedic will provide professional service to U.S. Coast Guard locations specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 3).

2. Qualifications. The provider of Paramedic services shall possess and maintain for the duration of this agreement:

A. A Diploma from a state approved Paramedic School (Associates Degree);

B. A current certificate in the state of performance as a Paramedic;

C. A current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

D. Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS);

E. A minimum of two (2) years recent (immediately preceding the submission of this offer) clinical experience in providing Paramedic services;

F. All contractors must be able to meet requirements (imposed by the state in which they are licensed) of collaborative (to include prescriptive authority) for employment on a federal installation/reservation.

G. “No adverse information on file” with the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB).

H. Each paramedic must possess and maintain current authorization to practice for Cape and Islands EMS system.

3. Credential Review. The contractor shall submit with the proposal the following credentials in order to be evaluated for technical acceptability.

A. A current curriculum vitae including AT LEAST the following information:

(1) Social security number;

(2) Date of birth (to be used only for the purposes of independent query of the NPDB).

(3) Degrees earned;

(4) Career history;

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PARAMEDIC SERVICES

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(5) Professional experience;

(6) Professional Training/Courses attended in the past two years; Professional organization affiliations and memberships;

(7) Previous work references including name of organization, number of years services rendered, address and name of point of contact with telephone number;

(8) Awards and certifications received.

B. Copies of:

(1) Proof of successful completion of a state authorized Paramedic Program (a “Polaroid” picture is acceptable as a copy);

(2) A current certificate in the state of performance as a Paramedic;

(3) Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis “A” and “B” and evidence of freedom from chronic communicable disease(s) i.e., HIV, TB and Sexual transmitted diseases (within 30 days of start of work);

(4) A current certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support;

(5) Proof of insurability against malpractice in the amount of one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars per occurrence;

(6) At least three (3) letters of recommendation from recent employers or professional peers addressing paramedic services;

(7) A record of professional training/courses attended in the past two years;

(8) Previous work references including name of organization, number of years services rendered, name and address of point of contact with telephone number.

4. Professional Services. The healthcare provider shall perform a full range of Paramedic procedures on site, using Government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies. The healthcare provider’s actual clinical activity will be a function of the U. S. Coast Guard's credentialing process and the overall demand for Paramedic services. All aspects of Paramedic service shall be commensurate with the capabilities of the provider and the Medical Department including but not limited to the items listed in the PWS.

A. Assess patients needs for emergency care, stabilize and provide emergency interventions, B. Administers oxygen, IV fluids, emergency medications oral, subcutaneous and intra-muscular medication;

C. Prepares, operates, and monitors specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, etc.;

D. Inventory medicine and drug stocks to ensure adequate supplies and controls;

E. Transports patient;

F. *Chaperone and/or assist in gynecology exams (female paramedics only);

G. *Assist medical officers with minor surgical procedures such as toenail removal, cyst/mole removal, etc;

H. *Provide evaluation and management of emergency walk-in patients and for regulary scheduled patients;

I. *Assist patients in obtaining routine non-medical information such as fitness for duty status;

J. *Receive and screen incoming telephone calls;

K. *File and maintain patient records;

L. *File referrals and laboratory reports in patient records;

M. *Maintain health record checkout file system;

N. *Input daily patient appointment data into Clinic Automated Management Systems (CHCS);

O. *Working knowledge of MS Office/Windows knowledge;

P. *Route incoming correspondence appropriately;

Q. *Schedule and track patient consultations for specialty care;

R. *Maintain referral log and notify patients of appointments;

S. *Review and verify patient eligibility for care in accordance with Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) computer system guidelines;

T. *Additional duties may be assigned by the Clinic Administrator.

* Indicates administrative and patient assessment duties that the paramedic shall perform during non-ambulance runs.

5. Equipment. In addition to Facilities, equipment and supplies outlined in the PWS section 5.6., the clinic shall also provide a rescue vehicle in support of the Contract Healthcare Provider’s service.

6. Hours of Performance. The contractor shall provide all aspects of personal Paramedic services at locations in the PWS (Attachment 3) and hours specified by the Clinic Administrator.