Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to conduct surveys of Community Living Centers (CLCs) and Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders (SCI/D) Long Term Care Centers. The contractor will utilize the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) process for CLCs and SCI/D Long Term Care Centers, and will assess areas of concern to determine standards of care and compliance with applicable regulations. The contractor will also educate and reinforce VA CLC and SCI/D Long Term Care Centers staff on Veteran-centered care. The contract will be for a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods. The contractor will provide all qualified personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, travel, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to successfully perform the services.
• The contractor will conduct surveys of VA CLCs and SCI/D Long Term Care Centers to identify areas of concern with quality of care.
• The contractor will assess areas of concern to determine standards of care and compliance with applicable regulations.
• The contractor will educate and reinforce VA CLC and SCI/D Long Term Care Centers staff on Veteran-centered care.
• The contractor will provide a Quality Assurance Program and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.
• The contractor will conduct surveys Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and may include surveys at any time to accomplish all required assessments.