RFP# 260000000604 - Temporary Medical Staffing Services

The State of Michigan is seeking temporary medical staffing services for various medical positions, including but not limited to, dentists, dental hygienists, dermatologists, licensed practical nurses, licensed professional counselors, medical assistants, medical records clerks, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, phlebotomists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, psychiatrists, psychologists, recreational therapists, registered nurses, resident care aids, respiratory therapists, social workers, and speech therapists. The services will be provided to patients in state facilities, correctional facilities, and community-based programs. The contract will be for temporary medical staffing services, and the state is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide these services. Key responsibilities of the vendors will include: • Providing temporary medical staffing services to state facilities, correctional facilities, and community-based programs • Ensuring that all medical staff are properly licensed and certified • Providing a range of medical services, including but not limited to, dental care, nursing care, pharmacy services, and therapy services • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records • Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations • Providing high-quality patient care and customer service • Collaborating with state staff to ensure seamless delivery of medical services • Participating in quality improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality patient care • Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care • Adhering to state policies and procedures • Providing support and assistance to patients with substance use disorders • Educating offenders about substance use and mental health disorders • Assisting offenders in scheduling treatment appointments • Providing support as the offender experiences challenges that they do not have the skills and/or support to solve • Reviewing the parole plan with the offender and discussing resources and supports available to them to assist them in being successful • Developing a plan to assist offenders if they feel overwhelmed and worry that they may abscond or violate parole • Communicating with agents about the offender’s treatment upon release and needs/concerns that the offender may have • Completing Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Assessment • Supervising telehealth visits • Contacting offenders via phone upon release to assess whether the offender needs additional supports and links them to those supports The state is seeking vendors who can provide high-quality temporary medical staffing services, ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records. Vendors must also demonstrate experience in providing medical staffing services to state facilities, correctional facilities, and community-based programs.