Nursing Coverage: Provide an RN or an LPN with appropriate supervision to conduct daily nurses' sick call, review medical requests, conduct medication administration (see 2.3.5.2 below), and perform other functions required by the contract. 2.3.5.2 Medication Administration: a. Provide appropriate staff to conduct Medication Administration for inmates. b. Medication distribution to inmates will be provided within the scope of Maine state law. Quality review audits will be performed monthly. Medications are to be administered by an RN or LPN. c. As an option, the Proponent may present a bid that allows for medication management with a Med Tech and/or through additional nursing hours 2.3.5.3 Medical Sick Call: A qualified Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner will be on-site to provide sick call. The precise schedules will be established during negotiations and may include work during evenings or weekends. The contractor’s proposal will include a schedule of options and associated costs for the administration of nursing hours, sick call, and medication administration.
