Inmate Medical Services

The vendor required to provide inmate medical services for include:
1. Portable sleep apnea diagnostic services
•    Ship wearable diagnostic kits to department facilities within two (2) business days of request.
•    Portable monitoring sleep apnea test devices must be compact, tamper-resistant, user-friendly, and suitable for the correctional environments.
•    Provide clear instructions and training for department staff administering sleep tests.
•    Ensure return shipping logistics are pre-paid and secure.
2. Diagnostic review and reporting
•    Initial scoring.
•    Review by a registered polysomnographic technologist (“RPSGT”).
•    Final interpretation and treatment recommendation by a pulmonologist or a board-certified sleep physician.
•    Provide diagnostic reports within two (2) business days of receipt of returned portable monitoring sleep apnea test device.
3. Clinical and technical support
•    Provide 24/7 clinical and technical support for department staff.
•    Offer telehealth support from respiratory therapists and sleep specialists.
4. Training
•    Provide training for department medical staff on portable monitoring sleep apnea device setup, monitoring, and inmate education.
•    Provide inmate education materials tailored for correctional settings to improve compliance.
5. Data, reporting and compliance
•    Provide monthly usage and compliance reports to include:
o    Number of inmates tested
o    Number tested resulting in a recommended supportive device
o    Testing turnaround times 
o    Compliance rates with prescribed treatment
o    Incident and misuse reporting
•    Ensure compliance with HIPPA and department security requirements.