3906. CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

3906 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. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 2876 (March 19, 2004).