Section 22-B3906. CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

 

3906.1If 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.

 

source

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