Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide anatomical autopsy services for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, Louisiana. The contractor will be responsible for performing autopsies, including gross and microscopic examinations, and providing preliminary and final reports to the VAMC. The contractor must have a licensed pathologist on staff and meet all applicable standards of The Joint Commission. The contract will be for a period of one year, with no option years.
• The contractor will be required to transport cadavers from the VAMC to their facility and back.
• The contractor will be required to provide a written report of the autopsy findings, including a preliminary diagnosis within one business day and a final report within 25 working days.
• The contractor will be required to maintain accurate and complete records of all autopsies performed.
• The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to HIPAA and the handling of sensitive patient information.