This contract is for detention healthcare services, including adult and juvenile inmate healthcare, at the Mohave County Adult Detention Center. The contract includes the provision of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and medication-assisted opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs. The vendor, Wexford Health Sources, Inc., will provide medical staff, including a medical provider and licensed nurses, to administer the programs. The contract also includes provisions for patient screening, treatment, and discharge planning. The total contract value is approximately $4,750,597.
Key aspects of the contract include:
• The provision of MAT and MOUD programs for inmates with opioid use disorder
• The administration of medications, including buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone
• Patient screening and treatment planning
• Discharge planning and coordination with community-based providers
• Staffing, including medical providers and licensed nurses
• Program costs, including staffing, medications, and other affiliated costs