D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3906

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 22-B3906 - CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

3906.1

If a home care agency offers a service that is provided by a third party or contractor, agreements between the home care agency and the contractor for the provision of home care services shall be in writing and shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(a) A description of the services to be provided;

(b) The location where services are to be provided;

(c) The manner in which services will be controlled, coordinated and evaluated by the primary home care agency;

(d) The procedure for submitting clinical and progress notes, periodic patient evaluation, scheduling of visits, and other designated reports;

(e) The procedure for payment for services and payment terms for services furnished;

(f) The procedures used for managing and monitoring the work of personnel employed on a contractual basis;

(g) The duration of the agreement, including provisions for renewal, if applicable; and

(h) Assurance that the contractor will comply with:

(1) All applicable agency policies, including the assurance that contract personnel meet the qualifications and fulfill the responsibilities of agency employees as set out in these rules;

(2) Insurance and bonding requirements as set out in section 3901 of these regulations; and

(3) All applicable federal and District laws and regulations.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3906

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 2876 (March 19, 2004)