Dermatology Services for the Ontario Region

Dermatology services for inmates

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Ontario Region

Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business:
This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement:
This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to provide the services of a Primary Care Dermatologist for Warkworth, Bath, Collins Bay, Joyceville, Millhaven, and the RTC-Regional Treatment Centre Institutions in the Ontario Region.

Objectives: Provide and actively participate in the coordination of essential dermatology services to inmates at Warkworth, Bath, Collins Bay, Joyceville, Millhaven and RTC-Regional Treatment Centre Institutions as a Primary Care Dermatologist.

Deliverables:

At the request of the project authority, the contractor (Primary Care Dermatologist (PCD)) must:

a) Provide essential integrated, trauma informed, culturally appropriate Primary Care dermatology services to patients, as requested by the Project Authority, consistent with the Performance standards outlined in this statement of work and changes to policy, guidelines and performance standards the Health Services Executive Team (HSET) approves during the contract period.
b) Collaborate with the Project Authority, the Health Services Team and Correctional Staff to promote interdisciplinary teamwork and ensure safe, effective and efficient operation of clinics to attain quality standards and goals as agreed to at the National Health Professional Advisory Committee (NHPAC) and approved by the Health Services Executive Team (HSET).
c) Examine and diagnose conditions and diseases of the skin.
d) Provide consultations to patients as required.
e) Deliver treatment for dermatological conditions and perform wound care.
f) Initiate appropriate referrals to specialized health services when necessary.
g) Recommend medical treatments and advise the Institutional Primary Care Physician (PCP) on patient care plans.
h) provide dermatology consultations for patients referred by the Institutional PCP and manage dermatology care in alignment with the PCP’s recommendations to ensure continuity and integration of care. This includes, but is not limited to, approval of recommendations made by health care providers outside of CSC by the PCD.
i) consult with the Project Authority or delegate regarding requirements for medical supplies and equipment. The Contractor must submit any requests for equipment and supplies for the Project Authority’s approval.
j) Electronic Medical / Health Record (EMR/EHR):
i. Document all patient encounters in the EMR/EHR, including, but not limited to: all progress notes, all assessment, treatments and consultations;
ii. Complete training on the use of the EMR / EHR;
iii. Use the Medication module to prescribe medication.
iv. Use EMR / EHR Scheduling Module to schedule clinics;
v. Review documents and laboratory results using the EMR / EHR Inbox program
vi. Document Diagnosis in the Diagnosis registry;
vii. Review patient panels as needed and requested within the Health Accreditation Reporting System (HARS) to support the proactive and on-going care of the patients.
k) Medication formulary and Special Authorization items:
i. Prescribe medications according to CSC’s National Drug Formulary;
ii. Request non-formulary medications in accordance with the procedure set out in CSC’s National Drug Formulary; and
iii. Request Special Authorization items on in accordance with CSC’s Essential Health Services Framework
l) Participate in various CSC inmate grievance, investigation and human rights complaints processes, or court proceedings that may include a review of the Contractor's (PCD’s) documentation on the Health Care Records. Upon request from the Project Authority, the Contractor (PCD) must participate in interviews as a result of an inmate grievance or investigation process.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:

Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of February 13, 2026 to February 12, 2029.

File Number: 21120-26-5168082

Contracting Authority: Francine Marcotte
Telephone number: 343-598-9309
E-mail: Francine.Marcotte@csc-scc.gc.ca

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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

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