Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality, seeks a single contractor to design, deliver, and evaluate evidence‑based emotional‑health programs for nursing‑home residents across the state. The contract will fund programs that reduce loneliness and social isolation, provide technical assistance and staff training, engage at least 30 facilities, and produce sustainability tools and comprehensive reporting over a maximum three‑year term.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based emotional‑health activities (e.g., therapeutic horticulture, music, art, movement) for nursing‑home residents.
• Provide on‑site or remote technical assistance, training curricula, and ADA‑compliant materials for staff at ≥ 30 Massachusetts nursing homes.
• Conduct program evaluation, interim/final reporting, and create sustainability plans to continue services after funding ends.
• Submit a detailed work plan within 60 days of award, monthly status reports, annual/preliminary reports, and a final report before contract expiration.
• Include required supplier‑diversity (SDP) commitment, background‑check compliance, and letters of support from at least 10 nursing homes.