Maryland Procurement Portal #MDOA-SP-27-04

Consultant Services for Statewide Nursing Home Resident Council in Maryland

This opportunity is issued by the Maryland Department of Aging to support the creation and ongoing assistance of a Statewide nursing home resident council. - Government Buyer: - Maryland Department of Aging - Maryland Long-Term Ombudsman Program - Scope of Work: - Consultant services to organize and launch a Statewide nursing home resident council - Provide technical assistance to resident councils in Maryland nursing homes - Support compliance with federal regulations (Medicare/Medicaid participation, Older Americans Act) - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services (no physical products or OEMs specified) - One engagement for organizing and supporting resident councils - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Consultant must facilitate systemic advocacy for nursing home residents - Reference checks, bidder information, affidavits, and compliance with sample contract terms required - Focus on technical assistance and regulatory compliance for resident councils - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the solicitation - No hardware, software, or equipment procurement involved

Description

The Maryland Long-Term Ombudsman Program in the Maryland Department of Aging seeks a consultant to organize and launch a Statewide nursing home resident council. This council is required by federal regulations for nursing homes participating in Medicare/Medicaid services to provide residents the right to organize and participate in resident council meetings. The State Program is also required to provide technical assistance to these councils. The establishment of this council will help direct ombudsman systemic advocacy for Maryland.

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