Common use of OPIOID OVERDOSE EMERGENCY TREATMENT Clause in Contracts

OPIOID OVERDOSE EMERGENCY TREATMENT. CONTRACTOR shall have available at each program site at minimum two (2) unexpired Naloxone doses for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. At least one (1) staff per shift shall be trained in administering the Naloxone. Naloxone is not a substitute for emergency medical care. CONTRACTOR shall always seek emergency medical assistance in the event of a suspected, potentially life-threatening opioid emergency.” 13. Exhibit A, Section III. Payments, subparagraph A., of the Contract is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: A. BASIS FOR REIMBURSEMENT – As compensation to CONTRACTOR for services provided pursuant to the Agreement, COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR monthly in arrears at the following rates of reimbursement; provided, however, the total of all such payments to CONTRACTOR and all other COUNTY contractors for all substance use disorder treatment services for substance users shall not exceed COUNTY’s Total Aggregate Maximum Obligation as set forth in the Referenced Contract Provisions of the Agreement; and provided further, that CONTRACTOR’s costs are allowable pursuant to applicable COUNTY, federal, and state regulations. Furthermore, if CONTRACTOR is ineligible to provide services due to non-compliance with licensure and/or certification standards of the state, COUNTY or OCPD, ADMINISTRATOR may elect to reduce COUNTY’S Total Aggregate Maximum Obligation proportionate to the length of time that CONTRACTOR is ineligible to provide services. CONTRACTOR shall ensure compliance with all DMC billing and documentation requirements when entering Units of Service into COUNTY IRIS system. ADMINISTRATOR may reduce, withhold or delay any payment associated with non-compliant billing practices. If CAPs are not completed within timeframes as determined by ADMINISTRATOR, payments may be reduced accordingly.