After-Hours On-Site Psychiatry Services Lexington VA Health Care System   3

Background
The Lexington VA Medical Center is seeking to procure After-Hours Psychiatry Services to support its mission of providing high-quality healthcare to veterans. The goal of this contract is to ensure that psychiatric care is available during after-hours, including weekends and federal holidays, thereby enhancing the overall mental health services provided to veterans.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide onsite, on-call, and call-back psychiatry services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key responsibilities include:
- Providing timely psychiatric evaluations and treatment for patients at the facility.
- Ensuring that all contracted physicians are licensed and board-certified in psychiatry.
- Maintaining standards of care that meet or exceed those established by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the Joint Commission.
- Participating in acute psychiatric rounds and consultations during weekends and federal holidays.
- Being available for virtual on-call coverage during specified hours, with a requirement to respond within 15 minutes by phone and be onsite within 60 minutes if needed.
- Completing all necessary documentation in compliance with VA policies, including medical records management as per HIPAA regulations.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a specified period that includes after-hours coverage, particularly focusing on weekends and federal holidays. The exact duration will be defined in the final contract agreement.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the Lexington VA Health Care System located at 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington KY 40502.