Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for community nursing home services to provide care to eligible veterans in various counties within the state of Texas. The contract will be an indefinite delivery contract with a base period and four option years. The contractor will be required to provide room, meals, nursing care, and other services or supplies commensurate with the VA-authorized level of care. The contractor must have current Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) certification and a state nursing home license.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing primary medical care and arranging for specialty care services as needed
• Maintaining accurate and complete medical records for each veteran
• Notifying VA staff of any changes in a veteran's condition or needs
• Cooperating with VA staff in the referral of veterans for care and accepting veterans for care
• Maintaining a current and unrestricted state license to operate as a skilled nursing facility
• Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and VA policies.