Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Insurance The Contractor shall maintain, throughout the duration of the contract, at least the minimum level of workers’ compensation insurance as required by the State of Arkansas; not less than $1,000,000.00 in Malpractice (occurrence policy) and adequate General Liability coverage. Prior to award, contractor must provide a current Certificate of Insurance with Division of Developmental Disabilities Services listed as additional insured. B. Consultation The dentist must provide a consultation with detailed recommendations regarding dental treatment. If the client requires off-site dental treatment, the dentist must submit an off-site treatment request to DHS/DDS for prior approval except in emergency situations. C. Treatment 1. All services shall be provided in accordance with all federal and state laws, institutional procedures, policies, guidelines, administrative orders, directives, and applicable regulations, including health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) compliance. 2. The dentist must: • Diagnose and treat dental issues. • Provide a variety of dental treatment and referrals, as needed, for other specialized treatments such as orthodontia or other dental related procedures. • Prescribe medication for dental issues as needed. • Direct and assign tasks to appropriate staff. • Work with and provide appropriately assigned personnel such as a hygienist and assistants. • Provide professional services regarding all aspects of dental treatment, including but not limited to nonroutine and complex procedures that are authorized by DDS. • Maintain medical records that document dental services provided including all presenting problems, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment protocols. Contractor must maintain medical records at CHDC for all treatment services provided to clients. • Provide a safe and secure environment during treatment. 3. Services must be performed onsite at the CHDC for at least two (2) days per week. The dentist will not be responsible for oral surgeries. 4. In case of an emergency and upon DHS/DDS request, The Contractor must provide dental treatment services.
