Section 220. Contract services

A. There shall be a written agreement for the provision of services not provided by employees of the organization.

B. The written agreement shall include, but is not limited to:

1. The services to be furnished by each party to the contract;

2. The contractor's responsibility for participating in developing plans of care or service;

3. The manner in which services will be controlled, coordinated, and evaluated by the primary home care organization;

4. The procedures for submitting notes on the care or services provided, scheduling of visits, and periodic client evaluation;

5. The process for payment for services furnished under the contract; and

6. Adequate liability insurance and third-party crime insurance or a blanket fidelity bond.

C. The organization shall have a written plan for provision of care or services when a contractor is unable to deliver services.

D. The contractor shall conform to applicable organizational policies and procedures as specified in the contract, including the required sworn disclosure statement and criminal record check.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 22, Issue 03, eff. January 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 10, eff. February 12, 2015.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-162.12 of the Code of Virginia.