RFP 18-06 - School Health Services

Services to be provided:
 
Health Technician
 

1. School Health Technician services will be offered during the school year.

• Twenty-eight (28) positions, 180 school days, at seven (7) hours per day

1. The responsibilities of School Health Technicians shall include:

• Assist with and/or perform medication administration
• Administer minor first aid
• Perform/assist with Diabetes management
• Complete head lice interventions (including detection, parent education, and screening for re-admission to school)
• Perform CPR/AED as needed
• Communicate with registered nurse, school personnel or parent/guardian as needed for care of student
• Utilize community contacts for additional resources as needed
• Perform specialized medical procedures for students after receiving child specific training as delegated by registered nurse supervisor
• Maintain a neat, clean, and proficient clinic
• Comply with confidentiality requirements of the School Board of Santa Rosa County and
• Bill for Medicaid eligible students as per the School Districts request and per Medicaid guidelines
• Document and generate reports of services provided in clinic according to established guidelines
• Ensure that all clinic generated documentation and reports are completed, filed, stored, and submitted within a timely manner according to established guidelines

1. School Health Technicians will meet the following minimal qualification:

• Graduation from high school or hold a GED
• Current CPR Certification (lnfant/Child/Adult/AED) and First Aid Certification

1. The provider shall ensure that School Health Technicians performing services will be supervised by, at a minimum, a Registered Nurse or other properly credentialed medical professional, and that such supervision will be performed according to professional standards as stated in the Nurse Practice Act Part I, Chapter 464.

1. LPN nursing services will be offered during the school year.

• Twelve (12) positions, 180 school days, at seven (7) hours per day

1. LPN nursing services will be offered during the Extended School Year.

• Four (4) positions, 26 school days, at five (5) hours per day

1. The responsibilities of LPN shall include those services required by the School Health Technician and may also include:

• Perform clean-sterile catheterization
• Administer Enteral feedings, site care, and medication administration
• Perform tracheostomy suctioning, cleaning, maintenance, and maintain emergency preparedness
• Provide Diabetic care, teaching, and training
• Consult with student, parent/guardian, and school personnel
• Participate in the development of student's Emergency Health Care Plan
• Bill for Medicaid eligible students as per the School Districts request and per Medicaid guidelines

1. LPN nursing personnel will meet the following minimal qualification:

• Graduation from high school or hold a GED
• Current CPR Certification (lnfant/Child/Adult/AED) and First Aid Certification
• Current, unencumbered designation of a Florida LPN license, at a minimum

1. The provider shall ensure the LPN performing services will be supervised by a Registered Nurse or other properly credentialed medical professional, and that such supervision will be performed according to professional standards as stated in the Nurse Practice Act Part I, Chapter 464.

1. RN nursing services will be offered at the T.R. Jackson Pre-Kindergarten School site during the school year.

• One (1) position, 200 days, at six (6) hours per day Monday thru Thursday, and five and a half (5.5) hours per day on Fridays

1. The responsibilities of the RN shall include:

• Provision of all services listed in the Health Technician and LPN
• Provide and assist with managing and/or establishing services to all VPK, Head-Start, Early Head-Start, and ESE students in the Pre-Kindergarten Program
• Develop, implement, and assist with student specific Health Care Plans for all Pre-Kindergarten students

1. RN nursing personnel will meet the following minimal qualification:

• Graduation from high school or hold a GED
• Current CPR Certification (lnfant/Child/Adult/AED) and First Aid Certification
• Current, unencumbered designation of a Florida RN license, at a minimum

1. The provider shall ensure the RN performing services will be supervised by a properly credentialed medical professional, and that such supervision will be performed according to professional standards as stated in the Nurse Practice Act Part I, Chapter 464.

1. RN supervisory positions will be offered in the North and South ends of the School District during the school year

1.  The responsibilities of the supervising RN shall include:

• Provision of all services listed in the Health Technician and LPN as needed
• Supervise and assist with establishing services to supervised sites
• Develop, implement, and assist with student specific Health Care Plans for students.
• Supervise the School Health Technicians and LPN’s performing services within the School District

1. RN supervisory nursing personnel will meet the following minimal qualification:

• Graduation from high school or hold a GED
• Current CPR Certification (lnfant/Child/Adult/AED) and First Aid Certification
• Current, unencumbered designation of a Florida RN license, at a minimum

1. The provider shall ensure the RN performing services will be supervised by a properly credentialed medical professional, and that such supervision will be performed according to professional standards as stated in the Nurse Practice Act Part I, Chapter 464.

1. 2 CFR, Part 200 and
2. 45 CFR, Part 74
3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
4. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
5. Submission of a monthly report of students served, by school site including number of students, a brief summary of provided services and results of outcome measurements.

1. Drug Free Workplace form
2. Public Entity Crimes form
3. Certification Regarding Lobbying Form
4. Conflict of Interest Certification Form
5. Business Proposal including:
   1. A company history
   2. References from at least three (3) clients
   3. A brief summary of the service offered
   4. Pricing structure and information with profit listed as a separate line item