The responsibility of the Contractor is to provide medical care for inmates commencing with the booking and physical placement of the inmates into the Jail. The Contractor shall provide on a regular basis, at its own cost, all professional staffing as outlined in minimum standards of staffing. The Contractor staff will perform regularly scheduled sick calls and provide nursing care, medical records management, pharmaceutical administration, and other services to include but not limited to the specifics outlined in this RFP. All of the objectives require adequate care as required by law is maintained. Specialty Care: Where specialty care is required and cannot be rendered at the Jail, the Contractor will make arrangements with the County for transportation of the inmates. The Contractor will be responsible for making the appointment for these specialty care services. For example, Obstetrics, Heart Specialist, and other related services. Emergency/Urgent Services: The Contractor shall arrange for emergency medical care through Emergency or secure transportation providers in the County example, 911, EMS, or Deputy. Inmates outside the Facilities: Health care services are intended only for those inmates in the actual physical custody of the Montgomery County Jail. No other person(s) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, nor shall such person(s) be included in the daily population count. Billing for off-site medical: Inmates receiving care from an off-site provider will present a notice to the provider that directs bills to a third party administrator.
