GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to: 1. Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the public, community leaders, and policy-makers; 2. Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk; 3. Successfully diagnose all HIV infections; 4. Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-diagnosed with HIV; 5. Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and 6. Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV. B. Grantee shall do all the following: 1. Conduct HIV Prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity; 2. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract; 3. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including but not limited to: a. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revision, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/; b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “HIV/STD Security Policies and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm; c. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; and d. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS 4. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutes, including but not limited to: a. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; b. Chapter 93 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C); c. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), Chapters 97 and 98, d. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to Physician Supervision of Medical Care) to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract; 5. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systems, and formats specified by DSHS; 6. Use collected data, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s); 7. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which summarize the activities and services delivered, as well as discuss the barriers and facilitators of the effective delivery of services with DSHS (refer to Section IV. Program Data Reporting, Security and Confidentiality Requirements); 8. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services; 9. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client; 10. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services; 11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details); 12. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP); 13. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS; 14. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s)); 15. Make free condoms readily available to clients; 16. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHS 17. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan; and 18. Ensure that content in publications partially- or fully-funded by this award are verified by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledged. C. DSHS reserves the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in Grantee’s total Contract amount as approved for this Contract, Xxxxxxx’s budget may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. : • Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the general public, community leaders, and policy-makers;
2. policymakers; • Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. ; • Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. ; • Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-newly diagnosed with HIV;
5. ; • Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. and • Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. . For ALL activities funded under this award, Grantee shall do all the followingwill:
1. A. Conduct HIV (HIV-Prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;.
2B. Submit a FY 2023 Work Plan to DSHS for review and approval. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract;.
3. C. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, standards and guidelines, including including, but not limited to:
a. 1. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revision, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “2. DSHS TB/HIV/STD Confidential Information Security Policies policy, TB/HIV/STD Breach of Confidentiality Response Policy, and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtmBreach Report Form/Breach Report Instruction at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. 3. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; and;
d. 4. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS; and
45. All of the above-named applicable documents are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Contract. Grantee must receive advance written approval from DSHS before varying from any of these requirements and must update its implementation documentation within forty-eight (48) hours of making approved changes so that staff working on activities under this Contract know of the change(s).
D. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutesstatues, including but not limited to:
a. 1. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. 2. Chapter 93 94 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. 3. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), ) Chapters 97 and 98,, Subchapter C; and
d. 4. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to §85.085, Physician Supervision of Medical Care) , to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract;.
5. As an update to provision of services, and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 531.02161, where there is delivery of an in-person service, there must also be an option of that service via telecommunications or through the use of information technology.
E. Ensure activities begin no later than 90 days following the Contract start date.
F. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systems, systems and formats specified by DSHS;.
6. G. Use collected data, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that assure they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s);population.
7. H. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which reports to DSHS that summarize the activities and services delivered, as well as delivered and discuss the barriers and facilitators of the effective delivery of services with DSHS (refer to Section IV. Program Data Reporting, Security and Confidentiality Requirements);.
8. I. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as activities and in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services;.
9. J. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client;.
10. K. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services;.
11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details);
12. L. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-non- occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP);.
13. M. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS;.
14. N. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, linguistically and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) ), and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s));
15. O. Make free condoms readily available to clients;
16. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHS
17. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan; and
18. Ensure that content in publications partially- or fully-funded by this award are verified by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledged.
C. DSHS reserves the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in Grantee’s total Contract amount as approved for this Contract, Xxxxxxx’s budget may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.
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Samples: Hiv Prevention Contract, Hiv Prevention Contract, Hiv Prevention Contract
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the general public, community leaders, and policy-makerspolicymakers;
2. Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-newly diagnosed with HIV;
5. Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. Grantee Grantees shall do all the followingas follows for ALL activities funded under this award:
1. Conduct HIV Prevention HIV-prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention HIV-prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;
2. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract;
3. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, standards and guidelines, including including, but not limited to:
a. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revision, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “DSHS TB/HIV/STD Confidential Information Security Policies policy, TB/HIV/STD Breach of Confidentiality Response Policy, and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located Breach Report Form/Breach Report Instruction at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtmxxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; and
d. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS;
4. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutesstatues, including but not limited to:
a. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. Chapter 93 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), ) Chapters 97 and 98,, Subchapter B;
d. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to §85.085, Physician Supervision of Medical Care) , to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract; and
e. In accordance with Government Code Section 531.02161 as an update to provision of services, where there is delivery of an in-person service, there must also be an option of that service via telecommunications or through the use information technology;
5. Ensure that activities begin no later than 90 days after the effective date of the Contract;
6. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systems, systems and formats specified by DSHS;
67. Use collected data, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that assure they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s);
78. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which summarize the activities and services delivered, as delivered aa well as discuss the barriers to and facilitators of the effective delivery of services with DSHS (refer to See Section IV. : Program Data Reporting, Security and Confidentiality Requirements);
89. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services;
910. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client;
1011. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services;
11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details);
12. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis prophylaxia (nPEP);
13. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS;
14. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, linguistically and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) ), and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s)population(s);
15. Make free condoms readily available to clients;
16. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHSDSHS requirements found at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/info/pmrp.shtm;
17. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan, located at Texas DSHS HIV/STD Program - HIV and STD Planning; and
18. Ensure that content in publications partially- partially or fully-fully funded by this award are verified and approved by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledged.
C. DSHS reserves the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in Grantee’s total Contract amount as approved for this Contract, Xxxxxxx’s budget may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.
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Samples: Contract No. Hhs000077800019, Contract, Contract No. Hhs000077800035
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the public, community leaders, and policy-makers;
2. Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-diagnosed with HIV;
5. Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. Grantee shall do all the following:
1. Conduct HIV Prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;
2. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract;
3. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including but not limited to:
a. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revision, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “HIV/STD Security Policies and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; and
d. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS
4. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutes, including but not limited to:
a. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. Chapter 93 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), Chapters 97 and 98,
d. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to Physician Supervision of Medical Care) to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract;
5. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systems, and formats specified by DSHS;
6. Use collected data, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s);
7. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which summarize the activities and services delivered, as well as discuss the barriers and facilitators of the effective delivery of services with DSHS (refer to Section IV. Program Data Reporting, Security and Confidentiality Requirements);
8. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services;
9. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client;
10. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services;
11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details);
12. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP);
13. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS;
14. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s));
15. Make free condoms readily available to clients;
16. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHSDSHS requirements, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/info/pmrp.shtm;
17. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan; and
18. Ensure that content in publications partially- or fully-funded by this award are verified by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledged.
C. DSHS reserves the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in Grantee’s total Contract amount as approved for this Contract, Xxxxxxx’s budget may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. : Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the general public, community leaders, and policy-makers;
2. policymakers; Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. ; Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. ; Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-newly diagnosed with HIV;
5. ; Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. and Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. . For ALL activities funded under this award, Grantee shall do all the followingshall:
1. A. Conduct HIV Prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #No. HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;.
2. B. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract;.
3. C. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including including, but not limited to:
a. 1. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revisionrevisions, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “HIV/STD Security Policies and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. 2. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits Kits, including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; andxxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd;
d. 3. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS; and
4. All the above-named applicable documents are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Contract. Grantee must receive advance written approval from DSHS before varying from any of these requirements and must update its implementation documentation within forty-eight (48) hours of making approved changes so that staff working on activities under this Contract know of the change(s).
D. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutes, including but not limited to:
a. 1. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. 2. Chapter 93 94 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. 3. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), ) Chapters 97 and 98,, Subchapter C;
d. 4. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to §85.085, Physician Supervision of Medical Care) , to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract;; and
5. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systemsAs an update to provision of services, and formats specified by DSHS;
6. Use collected datain accordance with Texas Government Code Section 531.02161, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s);
7. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which summarize the activities and services delivered, as well as discuss the barriers and facilitators of the effective where there is delivery of services with DSHS (refer to Section IV. Program Data Reportingan in-person service, Security and Confidentiality Requirements);there must also be an option of that service via telecommunications or using information technology.
8. E. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as activities and in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services;.
9. F. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client;.
10. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services;
11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details);
12. G. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP);.
13. H. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS;.
14. I. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s));.
15. J. Make free condoms readily available to clients;.
16. K. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHSDSHS requirements found at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/info/pmrp.shtm.
17. L. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan; and
18. Ensure that content in publications partially- or fullyPlan at Texas DSHS HIV/STD Program -funded by this award are verified by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledged.
C. DSHS reserves the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in Grantee’s total Contract amount as approved for this Contract, Xxxxxxx’s budget may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Hiv Prevention Services Contract, Hiv Prevention Services Contract, Hiv Prevention Services Contract
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the public, community leaders, and policy-makers;
2. Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-diagnosed with HIV;
5. Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. Grantee shall do all of the following:
1. Conduct HIV Prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;
2. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract;
3. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including but not limited to:
a. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revision, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “HIV/STD Security Policies and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; and
d. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS
4. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutes, including but not limited to:
a. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. Chapter 93 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), Chapters 97 and 98,
d. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to Physician Supervision of Medical Care) to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract;
5. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systems, and formats specified by DSHS;
6. Use collected data, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s);
7. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which summarize the activities and services delivered, as well as discuss the barriers and facilitators of the effective delivery of services with DSHS (refer to Section IV. Program Data Reporting, Security and Confidentiality Requirements);
8. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services;
9. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client;
10. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services;
11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details);
12. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP);
13. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS;
14. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s));
15. Make free condoms readily available to clients;
16. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHS
17. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan; and
18. Ensure that content in publications partially- or fully-funded by this award are verified by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledged.
C. DSHS reserves the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in Grantee’s total Contract amount as approved for this Contract, Xxxxxxx’s budget may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the public, community leaders, and policy-makerspolicymakers;
2. Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-newly diagnosed with HIV;
5. Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. Grantee shall do all of the following:
1. Conduct HIV Prevention prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #Request for Applications (RFA) No. HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;
2. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this ContractMeasures, which were incorporated into the Contract as part of Attachment I, Solicitation Response;
3. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including but not limited to:
a. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revision, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “HIV/STD Security Policies and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; and
d. c. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS.
d. All the above-named applicable documents are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Contract. Grantee must receive advance written approval from DSHS before varying from any of these requirements and must update its implementation documentation within 48 hours of making any approved changes.
4. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutes, including but not limited to:
a. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. Chapter 93 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), Chapters 97 and 98,
, Subchapter B; d. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to Physician Supervision of Medical Care) to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract;
5. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systems, and formats specified by DSHS;
6. Use collected data, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s);
7. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which summarize the activities and services delivered, as well as discuss the barriers and facilitators of the effective delivery of services with DSHS (refer to Section IV. Program Data Reporting, Security and Confidentiality Requirements);
8. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services;
9. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client;
10. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services;
11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details);
12. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP);
13. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS;
14. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s));
15. Make free condoms readily available to clients;
16. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHS
17. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan; and
18e. Act of June 15, 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., 2021 Tex. Ensure that content in publications partially- or fully-funded by this award are verified by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledgedSess.
C. DSHS reserves the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in Grantee’s total Contract amount as approved for this Contract, Xxxxxxx’s budget may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.
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Samples: Hhs000077800008, Contract
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. : Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the general public, community leaders, and policy-makers;
2. policymakers; Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. ; Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. ; Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-newly diagnosed with HIV;
5. ; Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. and Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. . For ALL activities funded under this award, Grantee shall do all the followingshall:
1. A. Conduct HIV Prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #No. HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;.
2. B. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract;.
3. C. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including including, but not limited to:
a. 1. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revisionrevisions, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “HIV/STD Security Policies and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. 2. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits Kits, including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; andxxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd;
d. 3. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS; and
4. All the above-named applicable documents are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Contract. Grantee must receive advance written approval from DSHS before varying from any of these requirements and must update its implementation documentation within forty-eight (48) hours of making approved changes so that staff working on activities under this Contract know of the change(s).
D. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutes, including but not limited to:
a. 1. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. 2. Chapter 93 94 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. 3. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), ) Chapters 97 and 98,, Subchapter C;
d. 4. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to §85.085, Physician Supervision of Medical Care) , to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract;; and
5. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systemsAs an update to provision of services, and formats specified by DSHS;
6. Use collected datain accordance with Texas Government Code Section 531.02161, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s);
7. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which summarize the activities and services delivered, as well as discuss the barriers and facilitators of the effective where there is delivery of services with DSHS (refer to Section IV. Program Data Reportingan in-person service, Security and Confidentiality Requirements);there must also be an option of that service via telecommunications or using information technology.
8. E. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as activities and in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services;.
9. F. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client;.
10. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services;
11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details);
12. G. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP);.
13. H. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS;.
14. I. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s));.
15. J. Make free condoms readily available to clients;.
16. K. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHSDSHS requirements found at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/info/pmrp.shtm.
17. L. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan; andPlan at Texas DSHS HIV/STD Program - HIV and STD Planning.
18. M. Ensure that content in publications partially- partially or fully-fully funded by this award are is verified and approved by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledged.
C. DSHS reserves N. Maintain an inventory of equipment, supplies defined as Controlled Assets, and real property. Submit an annual cumulative report of the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures equipment and other property on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in HHS System Agency Grantee’s total Property Inventory Report to the designated DSHS Contract amount Manager by email not later than October 15 of each year. Controlled Assets include firearms, regardless of the acquisition cost, and the following assets with an acquisition cost of $500 or more, but less than $5,000: desktop and laptop computers (including notebooks, tablets and similar devices), non-portable printers and copiers, emergency management equipment, communication devices and systems, medical and laboratory equipment, and media equipment. Controlled Assets are considered Supplies.
O. Provide notification of budget transfers by submission of a revised Categorical Budget Form to the designated DSHS Contract Manager, highlighting the areas affected by the budget transfer. Xxxxxxx is advised as approved for this follows:
1. After review, the designated DSHS Contract Manager shall provide notification of acceptance to Grantee via email, upon receipt of which, the revised budget shall be incorporated into the Contract, ; and
2. Xxxxxxx’s budget may revision is not authorized, and funds cannot be subject to a decrease for the remainder of utilized until the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in fundsamendment is executed.
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Samples: Hiv Prevention Services Contract
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRANTEES. A. All activities conducted under this Contract shall support the goals and objectives of the National HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan. The goals of the Texas HIV Plan are to:
1. Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness among members of the general public, community leaders, and policy-makerspolicymakers;
2. Increase access to HIV prevention efforts for communities and groups at highest risk;
3. Successfully diagnose all HIV infections;
4. Increase timely linkage to HIV-related treatment for those newly-newly diagnosed with HIV;
5. Increase continuous participation in systems of treatment among people living with HIV; and
6. Increase viral suppression among people living with HIV.
B. Grantee Grantees shall do all the followingas follows for ALL activities funded under this award:
1. Conduct HIV Prevention HIV-prevention activities in accordance with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) RFA #HHS0000778 to ensure that HIV Prevention HIV-prevention services are provided to all eligible persons according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity;
2. Comply with the terms of the approved Work Plan and Performance Measures for this Contract;
3. Comply with all applicable state and federal policies, standards, standards and guidelines, including including, but not limited to:
a. DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards (POPS), including any revision, located at xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/pops/;
b. All HIV-STD Security Policies and Procedures in the tables titled “DSHS TB/HIV/STD Confidential Information Security Policies policy, TB/HIV/STD Breach of Confidentiality Response Policy, and Procedures” and “Local Responsible Party,” located Breach Report Form/Breach Report Instruction at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/hivstd/policy/security.shtmxxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/policy/security.shtm;
c. DSHS Policy Guidelines for Home Self-Collection and Testing Kits including any revisions, located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/; and
d. Any letters or memos with additional directions and policies issued by DSHS;
4. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and statutesstatues, including but not limited to:
a. Chapters 81 and 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
b. Chapter 93 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (relating to Education and Prevention Programs for Hepatitis C);
c. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”), ) Chapters 97 and 98,, Subchapter B;
d. Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 85.085 (relating to §85.085, Physician Supervision of Medical Care) , to ensure that a licensed physician supervises any medical care or procedure (including HIV testing) provided as part of activities conducted under this Contract; and
e. In accordance with Government Code Section 531.02161 as an update to provision of services, where there is delivery of an in-person service, there must also be an option of that service via telecommunications or through the use information technology;
5. Ensure that activities begin no later than 90 days after the effective date of the Contract;
6. Submit data on program activities and client contacts using timelines, systems, systems and formats specified by DSHS;
67. Use collected data, together with input from clients and stakeholders, to improve services and ensure that assure they meet intended outcomes and emerging needs of the priority population(s);
78. Submit to DSHS written interim and annual reports, which summarize the activities and services delivered, as delivered aa well as discuss the barriers to and facilitators of the effective delivery of services with DSHS (refer to See Section IV. : Program Data Reporting, Security and Confidentiality Requirements);
89. Participate in local HIV planning and evaluation activities, as well as in local efforts to coordinate HIV prevention and treatment services;
910. Maintain formal agreements that include active collaboration and coordination with local providers of services that are relevant to the needs of the client;
1011. Ensure that staff and volunteers (if applicable) are appropriately and adequately trained to provide relevant services;
11. Participate in DSHS-identified trainings and coaching sessions as directed by DSHS (refer to Section VII. Training Requirements for additional details);
12. Cooperate with any DSHS-funded activities to raise awareness of HIV, promote prevention services, or encourage testing and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis prophylaxia (nPEP);
13. Participate in Data to Care activities as requested by local health departments and DSHS;
14. Deliver all services in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner, taking low health literacy into account, using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. (Note: Grantee must implement strategies to ensure that the program is culturally, linguistically, linguistically and educationally appropriate to meet the needs of the priority population(s) ), and ensure that program staff have strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations(s)population(s);
15. Make free condoms readily available to clients;
16. Submit literature/materials to be used in prevention activities funded by DSHS for review and approval by a locally constituted review panel that meets DSHSDSHS requirements found at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/hivstd/info/pmrp.shtm;
17. Perform other activities as may be reasonably requested by DSHS to meet the goals of the Texas HIV Plan, located at Texas DSHS HIV/STD Program - HIV and STD Planning; and
18. Ensure that content in publications partially- partially or fully-fully funded by this award are verified and approved by DSHS and that DSHS is acknowledged.
C. DSHS reserves the right, where allowed by legal authority, to redirect funds in the event of financial shortfall. DSHS Program will monitor Xxxxxxx’s expenditures on a quarterly basis. If expenditures are below that projected in Grantee’s total Contract amount as approved for this Contract, Xxxxxxx’s budget may be subject to a decrease for the remainder of the Contract term. Vacant positions existing after ninety (90) days may result in a decrease in funds.the
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