The County of Orange has awarded a contract to Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC for Correctional Health Registry Staffing Services. The contract is for a period of 5 years, starting from September 28, 2023, and ending on September 27, 2028. The contractor will provide licensed clinical health care professionals to staff shifts determined by the County to meet operational needs, supporting 24/7 facility operations. The services will be provided to adults and youth in the County's detention facilities, including the Orange County Sheriff's Department's designated jail facilities and Orange County Probation's detention facilities. The contract includes a detailed scope of work, pricing, and compensation structure. Some key points include:
• The contractor must provide on-site Correctional Health Registry Staffing Services, including health care professionals working within the scope of their licensure to provide direct patient care services.
• The contractor must meet the scheduling requirements for jail/detention facilities and ensure that back-up staffing is in place to meet scheduling requirements.
• The contractor must provide changes to the work schedule or staffing no less than four weeks prior to the date requested.
• The contract includes a pricing structure, with hourly, daily, and weekly rates for different classifications of staff, including registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, and psychologists.
• The contractor is responsible for all costs related to photo copying, telephone communications, and fax communications while on County sites during the performance of work and services under this contract.
• The County will pay the contractor on a net 30-day basis, with payment made 30 days in arrears, and shall be in 12 equal monthly payments.
The contract also includes provisions for termination, confidentiality, and indemnification. Overall, the contract aims to provide high-quality Correctional Health Registry Staffing Services to the County's detention facilities, ensuring the health and well-being of adults and youth in custody.