Specifications include, but are not limited to: Psychiatric services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions, residing at the Human Development Centers (HDC) located in Warren, Arkadelphia, and Conway Arkansas. Psychiatric services must be provided in accordance with the American Psychiatric Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. Contractor must comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and adhere to all applicable standards for professional conduct and quality of care. Contractor must provide any administrative services required under state laws governing Long Term Care Facilities and DHS policies. Patients must receive services by the same Contractor throughout the duration of the contract, unless otherwise approved by DHS/DDS. 1. Psychiatric evaluations a. Contractor must conduct psychiatric evaluations onsite in accordance with the most recent practice guidelines issued by the American Psychiatric Association to assess whether the client has a psychiatric disorder. b. Provide a written report for all individuals evaluated at HDC to include diagnoses, appropriate short-term and long-term service needs, and current readiness for an alternate placement. The deadline for this report will be prior to the client’s 30-day review. c. Results of evaluations must be provided no later than five (5) days after the evaluation. 2. Psychiatric consultations Contractor must provide consultations onsite providing recommendations for further evaluation, treatment, medication, or other changes of condition. 3. Treatment a. Contractor must determine the appropriate treatment plan in conjunction with recommendations by the HDC Medical Director. Contractor must make recommendations to the interdisciplinary team and primary care provider for changes in treatment plans. Requirements for treatment plan must include, at minimum, the following: 1. Conduct medication assessments and provide medication management onsite, by telephone or telehealth, with approval of the Superintendent. 2. Participate in the development of new psychiatric service options for individuals with dual diagnoses. 3. Provide the materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to provide specialized mental health treatment services according to the treatment plan.
