South Carolina Department of Mental Health 4400029208

Contract 4400029208

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), specifically the Pee Dee Mental Health Center, entered into a contract with Florence-Darlington Technical College Dental Hygiene program to provide dental cleaning and x-ray services to patients of the Pee Dee Mental Health Center. The College will perform dental cleanings and x-rays conducted by dental hygiene students. The Center will refer patients and remit payment monthly based on specified fees: adult cleaning with x-rays for $45, adult cleaning without x-rays for $30, child cleaning with x-rays for $35, child cleaning without x-rays for $20, panoramic x-rays for $25, bitewing x-rays for $20, and full mouth x-rays for $30. The contract includes provisions for patient respect, administrative liaison appointments, and joint annual meetings to discuss contract issues. The College will accept signed certificates from patients as payment and provide records or x-rays to patients' primary dentists if known. The contract term is initially one year with automatic renewals up to four additional one-year terms, with a maximum contract value of $40,000 over five years. Termination requires 30 days written notice. Both parties must maintain professional and general liability insurance and comply with applicable federal and state laws, including non-discrimination and drug-free workplace requirements. The contract incorporates SCDMH covenants and conditions and a Business Associate/Qualified Service Organization Agreement to ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality of patient information.

Description

Contract for professional services related to dental hygiene provided by Florence-Darlington Technical College Inc to the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Pee Dee Mental Health. The contract duration is from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2027, with a target value of $40,000. Services include dental cleanings and x-rays for patients referred by the Center, with specified fees and monthly invoicing.

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