Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) is seeking information from contractors who can provide a Health Care for Homeless Veterans Contract Emergency Residential Services (HCHV CERS) program under the Medically Enhanced Services model. The program aims to place homeless Veterans in a community-based, preferably home-like residential facility offering short-term emergency housing. Services provided to eligible Veterans include 24/7 supervised room and board, dietetic services, laundry facilities, medical case management, medication management, and coordination with VA staff.
• The contractor will be required to provide a low-barrier therapeutic and rehabilitative milieu and attendant services targeting the underlying factors contributing to homelessness.
• The contractor will not be required to provide detoxification or other hospital-level or licensed care treatment.
• The contractor will be expected to coordinate all appointments, including medical, mental health, admission, and discharge needs.
• The contractor will be expected to provide transportation to scheduled meetings, medical appointments, and hospital visits within normal business hours.
• The contractor will be expected to maintain a minimum staffing ratio of one dedicated, full-time, on-site medical case manager per 12 Veterans.
• The contractor will be expected to provide case management services, including intake packets, assessments, and individualized care plans.
• The contractor will be expected to provide permanent housing search services, including assistance with obtaining and reviewing credit reports, creating tenant portfolios, and exploring housing options.
• The contractor will be expected to provide financial planning and employment services, including referrals to financial resources and employment opportunities.