Exhibit_A_Scope_of_Work.pdf

CARDIOLOGY SERVICES

PR259005

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide cardiology services for individuals residing at Porterville Developmental Center (PDC), as requested by the PDC Project Representative.

2. PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES

The Project Representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:

Porterville Developmental Center Medical Director Name Phone Email

Contractor Information Phone Email

3. LICENSE/PERMIT/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must be a licensed Cardiology Specialist authorized to practice in the State of California, as defined by Business and Professions Code §1345.

All required licenses, permits, and certifications must remain valid throughout the contract term. The Contractor must submit updated documentation to PDC prior to expiration for recordkeeping.

4. CLINICS

• The Contractor shall conduct up to 18 on-site clinics during the term of this Agreement

• Each clinic must include hands-on care of individuals

• Clinic schedules shall be mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the PDC Project Representative

• Only one clinic per calendar day may be billed, regardless of duration, number of individuals seen, or frequency of visits within the same day.

5. SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS

The Contractor must provide at least a two (2) hour notice if a scheduled clinic is canceled or if the clinic start time requires adjustment.

This requirement is particularly critical when sedation is involved.

6. REPORTING RQUIREMENTS

The Contractor is required to provide documentation of conducted clinical examinations and procedures, including but not limited to:

Consultation Reports

• Written summaries of examinations conducted, including lab test results.

• Evaluation results.

• Diagnosis and conclusions.

• Treatment recommendations and supporting rationale.

Clinical Procedure Reports

• Review of the individual’s charts.

• Physical examination and evaluation.

• Description of specific procedures performed, results, and prognosis.

• Surgical reports for all surgical procedures conducted.

• Recommendations for follow-up treatment, observations, and further examinations

• Interpretations of echocardiograms as applicable.

7. RECOMMENDATIONS

The Contractor acknowledges that, as an independent medical professional providing services under this contract, they:

• May not admit individuals to the medical/surgical department

• Are not entitled to voting privileges at medical staff meetings.

• Shall provide specialty care and recommendations to the facility’s medical staff, which may or may not be adopted at the discretion of the Physician.

8. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE

The Contractor shall maintain active malpractice insurance throughout the term of this contract and provide proof of coverage to the Project Representative upon request.

9. CONTRACT EXTENSION

To ensure continuity of care, the State reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one (1) additional year at the originally agreed-upon rates.