Amendment 0002_3(y)_SOW Athletic Trainer.doc

ATTACHMENT 3(y)

ATHLETIC TRAINER SERVICES

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

1. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall supply an individual to provide personal medical services to all Active Duty beneficiaries within the capabilities normally granted to an Athletic Trainer.

A. The Athletic Trainer shall meet or exceed the industry standards in accordance with established principles, practices and ethics of a certified Athletic Trainer professional. 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 health care provider in the Athletic Trainer profession in the state of their practice.

B. The Athletic Trainer will provide professional service, instruction and supervision to U.S. Coast Guard locations specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 3).

2.

Qualifications. The provider of Athletic Trainer service shall possess and maintain for the duration of this agreement:

A.

A completed Bachelors’ Degree in Sport Medicine from an accredited College or University, with a minimum of two years experience as an Athletic Trainer.

B.

A current unrestricted license to practice Athletic Trainer Services in the assigned State. California applicants will be exempt as this is the only state not requiring a license.

C. Shall maintain current certification as required for membership in the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).

D. 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 & Health Institute (ASHI) or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

E. A minimum of two (2) years of recent (immediately preceding the submission of this offer) professional experience.

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

G. The Athletic Trainer shall be physically capable of performing all athletic training services.

3.

Credential Review. The contractor shall submit 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 (for background investigation)

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

(3) Degrees earned;

(4) Career history;

(5) Professional Training/Courses attended in the past two years;

(6) 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) A diploma from an accredited school of Sports Medicine (a “Polaroid” picture is acceptable as a copy);

(2) A current unrestricted license as an Athletic Trainer in the assigned State;

(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;

(4) 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);

(5) Social Security Number (for background investigation);

(6) At least three (3) letters of recommendation from recent employers addressing athletic trainer services.

4. Professional Services. The Contractor shall perform a full range of professional services expected of a Certified Athletic Trainer on site, using Government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies to a variety of patients. All aspects of the services provided by the Athletic Trainer shall be commensurate with the capabilities of the provider and the Physical Therapy/Training Room including but not limited to the items listed below and in the PWS.

A. The athletic trainer shall perform a full range of athletic trainer procedures, using Government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies. Case-load will include scheduled and unscheduled patients.

B. The athletic trainer’s workload is scheduled by the Physical Therapist (or Athletic Director) in conjunction with the patient’s schedules (i.e. recruits/active duty). The contractor is responsible for a full range of diagnostic examinations. The Contractor shall develop comprehensive treatment plans when indicated; deliver treatment within the personnel and equipment capabilities. Treatment plan will also include preventive services and mandated medical follow up instructions. The Contractor shall prepare timely treatment records and reports documenting procedures performed and care provided. The athletic trainer shall refer patients to their Primary Care Manager for consultative opinions and continuation of care when indicated.

C. The athletic trainer maybe required to maintain statistical records of his or her clinical workload.

D. Advise and consult with physical therapist, medical officers, and training division staff (when necessary) as to extent of injuries and or restrictions. A physician will evaluate any person requiring a limited duty status within 72 hours.

E. Maintain close communications between injured patients and clinic staff keeping appropriate personnel advised of all injuries and restrictions.

F. Manage and direct treatments of sports injuries to include but not limited to cryocuff, moist heat packs, ultrasound, hydrotherapy and electrical stimulation.

G. Provide preventive taping and use of numerous protective orthotic devices.

H. Evaluation, prevention and treatment that include teaching patients progressive therapeutic exercises to restore the patient to pre-injury status.

I. Knowledge and application of rehabilitation therapy for sports injuries independent of supervision.

K.

Provide instruction to clinic staff on an ad hoc basis.

5. Hours of Performance. The contractor shall provide all aspects of personal Athletic Trainer services at locations in the PWS (Attachment 3) and hours specified by the Physical Therapist (or Athletic Director).