Deliver and maintain high quality, cost effective health care and mental health services. Implement policies, procedures, and protocols with clear objectives for the Dunn County Jail that meet the standards and requirements of Wisconsin Department of Corrections Administrative Code (Chapter 350), standards of the National Commission on Correction Health Care (NCCHC) and the American Correctional Association (ACA). Comply with all requirements of HIPAA to the extent that HIPAA applies to the Jail. It is mutually understood and agreed that an independent contractor relationship is established under the terms and conditions of the agreement; that employees of the selected provider are not nor shall be deemed employees of the Dunn County Jail and that employees of the Dunn County Jail are not nor shall be deemed to be employees of the selected provider. Operate the inmate medical and mental health care services program using properly licensed/certified and professionally trained personnel to perform all aspects of conventional health care in a correctional setting. This includes medical providers, nurses, and mental health professionals. Provide a licensed physician, physician assistant or mid-level practitioner available to provide consultation with Dunn County Jail Staff 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, when healthcare staff is not present at the facility. A physician or physician assistant shall respond within a reasonable about of time. Also, provide backup call coverage. Maintain a quality assurance program and provide information on the same. At a minimum quarterly meetings shall be scheduled with vendor staff and Jail Administration to review issues, statistical information, suggested changes, and provide feedback about the medical and mental health services being provided by the vendor.
