2016-121 Aging - UNC at Chapel Hill for physical therapy assessments

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rendered, payable within 30 days of receipt. Orange County will provide payment to the University within 30 days of receipt of contractor bill. SECTION THREE OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR Contractor will: a. Perform the services under the Contract in strict adherence to the professional standard of care, as well as the applicable professional code of ethics. b. Promptly communicate by telephone to the Orange County, Department on Aging Wellness Coordinator, interruptions, or problems with scheduling. c. Make every effort to help clients/participants understand the relationship between the Contractor and the Orange County, Department on Aging in providing wellness screening. d. Maintain all requisite record keeping and documentation at the Orange County, Department on Aging, in accordance with the requirements of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPPA") and any amendments thereto. Contractor records will fully disclose the extent of the services and recommendations provided to each participant. e. Keep confidential any information about client/participants which is shared by Orange County or the client/participant. Such information shall be shared only among Orange County and Contractor staff who need to know in order to coordinate, manage, or deliver services to the client. f. Conduct a thorough screening assessment and create recommendations for each client using the assessment tools provided by or approved by Orange County, and to provide to Orange County copies of assessments once completed. g. Provide to each client a copy of their screening assessment and any other documentation as necessary to ensure they are informed about recommendations for physical health improvement. h. Provide billings reports to the Orange County Wellness Coordinator for all client service during a session date. i. Submit a bill at 90 day intervals for services rendered, payable within 30 days of receipt. j . Meet with Orange County staff at their request to discuss service provision. SECTION FOUR OBLIGATIONS OF ORANGE COUNTY Orange County will provide, at Orange County's sole expense, appropriate administrative support to Contractor, including, but not limited to: staff assistance as needed, materials and supplies for participants, and appointment scheduling. Orange County will provide Contractor adequate space/areas for screening services. Orange County will maintain all records related to screening provided by contractor for three years from the first date of service and in accordance with the requirements of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPPA") and any amendments thereto, and make records available to contractor for inspection. Orange County shall use its best efforts to provide the support and services described in this Section Four.