Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. On-site services 1.1. Frequency of visits 1.2. Availability 1.3. Contract employees will be escorted by API staff at all times on the API campus excepting the public lobby space. 1.3.1.Phlebotomy and other on-site services will be performed in a variety of locations in the API campus to include exam rooms and patient bedrooms. 1.4. Provide on-site phlebotomy services between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. seven (7) days a week, excluding holidays agreed to by the State. 1.4.1.Time of phlebotomy service subject to change upon mutual agreement between the Contractor and API. 1.4.2.On-site phlebotomy services for STAT/immediate tests will be performed by API personnel if outside of routine collection hours. 1.5. Contractor will provide all supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the collection, preservation, transportation, and testing of specimens for laboratory tests requested by the State. Such materials include, but are not limited to, containers, labels, sharps, vials, etc. 1.5.1.The Contractor must ensure that sufficient supplies and materials are available at API to preclude delays in service. 1.5.2.API will provide a space on-site for the Contractor to store their necessary equipment. 1.5.3.API will provide appropriate means of hazardous waste disposal in all areas the Contractor is asked to perform services on-site. 1.6. Contractor employees who perform work on-site at API will be qualified, capable, and knowledgeable; able to provide information to patients about collections and testing processes, and to communicate to patients the benefits of testing. 1.7. Patients are entitled to exercise their rights and privileges to the fullest extent possible.
