SampleMasterAgreementED-ECT.pdf

This is a Sample Master Agreement document from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health, designed to establish contractual terms for providers offering eating disorders services and electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) services. The agreement outlines the framework for on-as-needed service delivery across multiple care settings, including Acute Inpatient Care, Specialized Follow-up Residential Treatment Centers, Partial Hospitalization Programs, and Intensive Outpatient Programs for children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with eating disorders and/or requiring electroconvulsive treatment services. The master agreement serves as a template establishing the operational, compliance, and administrative requirements that selected qualified providers must meet. The document establishes the contractual relationship structure, including term length, service delivery expectations, and the conditions under which the County may utilize provider services on an as-needed basis without guaranteed minimum volume commitments.

The master agreement addresses critical operational requirements including insurance and liability coverage, regulatory compliance certifications, credentialing standards for clinical staff, and quality assurance protocols. The agreement specifies that providers must maintain appropriate licensing, accreditation, and insurance coverage to operate within California's regulatory framework for mental health and behavioral health services. Reimbursement mechanisms, payment terms, and rate structures are established within the agreement parameters, with the County retaining the right to adjust rates based on market conditions and service utilization. The document includes provisions addressing staffing requirements, clinical oversight, record-keeping standards, and performance metrics that providers must maintain throughout the contract term.