Video Directly Observed Therapy (“VDOT”)

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a vendor to provide Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) services. VDOT enables DSHS staff to remotely observe clients taking tuberculosis (TB) medications using video technology. The selected vendor will be required to provide a VDOT solution that supports both real-time video observation (Synchronous VDOT) and recorded video submission for later review (Asynchronous VDOT). The solution must also allow for secure transmission of protected health information, support use on mobile devices, and reduce the need for routine travel associated with in-person observation. Some key features of the VDOT solution include: • Support for real-time video observation and recorded video submission • Secure transmission of protected health information • Mobile device support • Reduced need for routine travel • Compliance with TX-RAMP Certification Level 2 • Adherence to federal and state privacy and security laws The vendor will be responsible for providing the VDOT solution, including all necessary hardware and software, as well as training and support for DSHS staff. The contract term is not specified in the document, but the vendor will be required to provide services for the duration of the contract.