Improving Dementia Capability with CARES® Dementia 5-Step Method

The Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, is seeking to establish a single feasible source contract with HealthCare Interactive, Inc., for improving dementia capability with CARES Dementia 5-Step Method. This contract is required by the Social Security Act and CMS regulations. The contract period is one year with two one-year renewal options. The scope of work includes providing evidence-based CARES online dementia care training programs, materials, instruction, and proprietary CARES Dementia 5-Step Method. Key points to consider: • The contract is for a proprietary requirement that meets the criteria as a single feasible source under RSMo 34.044. • The CARES Dementia 5-Step Method is the only online dementia care training to have ever been directly recommended by the CMS or the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). • The contract period is one year with two one-year renewal options. • The supplier is HealthCare Interactive, Inc.