General Program and Service Requirements Sample Clauses
The General Program and Service Requirements clause sets out the fundamental obligations and standards that must be met in delivering the agreed-upon programs or services. It typically outlines expectations such as compliance with applicable laws, adherence to quality standards, and the need for timely and effective performance. For example, it may require the service provider to maintain certain certifications or to follow specific procedures in providing services. This clause ensures that both parties have a clear understanding of the baseline requirements, reducing the risk of misunderstandings and helping to maintain consistent service quality throughout the contract.
General Program and Service Requirements. 9.1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide comprehensive specialized mental health and rehabilitation services, as defined in the California Code of Regulations Title 9, Chapter 11, to children and youth who meet the criteria established in, and in accordance with, the Placer County Mental Health Plan. Services shall emphasize a social rehabilitation approach as established in the California Code of Regulations, Title 9. Services shall be coordinated with the client’s primary health care provider so that specialty mental health services support a “whole health” approach. The CONTRACTOR shall abide by all of the requirements set forth by the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program, use the State-approved EPSDT manual as a guide for all service and documentation provision, and adhere to all COUNTY guidelines, policies and procedures.
9.2. The CONTRACTOR shall work with each child/youth’s parent, guardian or caregiver and his/her primary care physician on medical issues and issues surrounding medications. If a child/youth has a higher level psychiatric need, CONTRACTOR shall provide consultation with a psychiatrist, evaluation by a psychiatrist, and/or medication and support services from a psychiatrist, whichever are deemed clinically necessary.
9.3. The CONTRACTOR shall involve the child/parents/caregivers/guardians in all treatment planning and decision-making regarding the services as documented in the child’s Client Services Plan, or the COUNTY USP, which shall be updated at least annually by the CONTRACTOR.
9.4. The CONTRACTOR shall provide clinical supervision to all treatment staff, licensed or license- eligible, in accordance with approved policies and procedures. Those staff seeking licensure shall receive clinical supervision in accordance with the appropriate State Licensure Board (i.e. Board of Behavioral Sciences, Board of Psychology, Board of Nursing, and Medical Board). All treatment staff shall be required to keep their licenses and/or registrations with said Boards current at all times during the contract period.
General Program and Service Requirements. 2.2.1 CONTRACTOR shall provide comprehensive specialized mental health and rehabilitation services, including medication support services, as defined in the California Code of Regulations Title 9, Chapter 11, to adults who meet the criteria established in, and in accordance with, the Placer County Mental Health Plan. Services shall emphasize a social rehabilitation approach as established in the California Code of Regulations, Title 9.
2.2.2 Services shall be coordinated with the client’s primary health care provider so that specialty mental health services support a “whole health” approach.
2.2.3 For adults under the age of 21, CONTRACTOR shall abide by all of the requirements set forth by the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program, and use the State-approved EPSDT manual as a guide for all service and documentation provision.
2.2.4 CONTRACTOR shall adhere to COUNTY guidelines, policies and procedures.
2.2.5 CONTRACTOR shall work with an individual’s Private or Public Guardians in all treatment planning and decision making regarding the adult’s services as documented in the individual’s Treatment Plan. CONTRACTOR shall involve the adult’s support system in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate and shall participate in Multidisciplinary Clinical Case Conferences when requested by COUNTY. All Treatment Plans must be reviewed on a regular basis and updated at least annually. CONTRACTOR shall provide specialty mental health services that are inclusive and responsive to individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders.
2.2.6 CONTRACTOR shall provide clinical supervision to all CONTRACTOR treatment staff, licensed or license-eligible, in accordance with COUNTY policies and procedures. Those staff seeking licensure shall receive clinical supervision in accordance with the appropriate State Licensure Board (i.e. Board of Behavioral Sciences, Board of Psychology, Board of Nursing, Medical Board). All treatment staff shall be required to keep current with their licenses and/or registrations at all times with said Boards.
General Program and Service Requirements. 1. The purpose of the SMHS program is to provide Medi-Cal eligible children, youth, and their families with outpatient mental health services. This program maintains the capacity to retain clients in services when their clinical needs are subject to an increase or a decrease in service intensity for SMHS. By allowing this flexibility within the program, children, youth, and their families are able to retain their relationship with their service provider and are not required to transfer to another outpatient program as their needs fluctuate or change. The provision of SMHS will consist of a well-defined planning and service delivery methodology, with the following services included as key components of the program.
2. Contractor shall provide comprehensive specialized mental health services, as defined in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 9, Chapter 11, to children and youth, ages 0-21, who meet the criteria established in, and in accordance with, the El Dorado County Mental Health Plan (MHP).
3. Contractor shall abide by all applicable state, federal, and county laws, statutes, and regulations, including but not limited to the Bronzan-McCorquedale Act (Welfare and Institutions Code, Divisions 5, 6, and 9, Sections 5600 et seq., and Section 4132.44), Title 9 and Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Title XIX of the Social Security Act, State Department of Mental Health Policy Letters, and Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 434.6 and 438.608, in carrying out the requirements of this Agreement.
4. Contractor shall comply with all Policies and Procedures adopted by County to implement federal/state laws and regulations.
5. Contractor shall follow MHD Outpatient SMHS Protocol. The current Outpatient SMHS Protocol is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. County Contract Administrator will provide Contractor with updated Outpatient SMHS Protocol within seven (7) days of the revision date. Revisions to the Outpatient SMHS Protocol will not require an amendment to this Agreement and will be effective upon receipt of the revised Outpatient SMHS Protocol by Contractor or the effective date identified on the revised Outpatient SMHS Protocol, whichever is sooner. Said revisions to the Outpatient SMHS Protocol shall become part of this Agreement upon acknowledgment in writing by the Contractor, and no further amendment of the Agreement shall be necessary provided that changes to the Outpatient SMHS Protocol do not confl...
General Program and Service Requirements. 3.1 The Contractor shall provide comprehensive specialized mental health and rehabilitation services, as defined in the California Code of Regulations Title 9, Chapter 11, to children and youth who meet the criteria established in, and in accordance with, the Placer County Mental Health Plan. Services shall emphasize a social rehabilitation approach as established in the California Code of Regulations, Title 9.
3.2 The Contractor shall abide by all of the requirements set forth by the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program, and use the State-approved EPSDT manual as a guide for all service and documentation provision.
3.3 The Contractor shall adhere to Placer County guidelines, policies and procedures.
3.4 The Contractor shall work with each child/youth’s parent, guardian or caregiver and his/her primary care physician on medical issues and issues surrounding medications. If a child/youth has a higher level psychiatric need, and consultation with a psychiatrist is deemed clinically necessary, the Contractor will contact Placer County for either a physician-to-physician consultation, or a referral for a psychiatric evaluation.
3.5 The Contractor shall involve the child/parents/caregivers/guardians in all treatment planning and decision-making regarding the child’s services as documented in the child’s Client Services Plan, or the Placer County Unified Services Plan, which shall be updated at least annually.
3.6 The Contractor shall provide clinical supervision to all treatment staff, licensed or license- eligible, in accordance with the County policies and procedures. Those staff seeking licensure shall receive clinical supervision in accordance with the appropriate State Licensure Board.