Common use of Parameters Clause in Contracts

Parameters. (1) The Contractor shall: (a) Conduct/perform any portion of the consultative examination in a private setting; (b) Ensure only the consultative examiner and DDDS claimant are permitted in the examination room (other parties should only be permitted at the discretion of the examiner); (c) Identify the DDDS claimant by a picture ID, if available, and include a physical description of the DDDS claimant in the consultative examination report; (d) Re-examine a DDDS claimant, without charge to DDDS, when DDDS determines that the initial examination is incomplete or inconsistent; (e) Take action consistent with sound and accepted medical practice when the evidence shows a medical condition that is legally reportable, or which could be injurious to the health and safety of the DDDS claimant or others, or when the DDDS claimant has made a threat against himself/herself or to others. The Contractor shall immediately report to DDDS by telephone any emergency treatment or information provided to the DDDS claimant and specify such in the written report to DDDS. The Contractor shall submit the written report to DDDS within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence; (f) Have the right to refuse to examine a DDDS claimant who is intoxicated, threatening, belligerent, or whom the Contractor determines cannot be examined. The Contractor shall immediately report to DDDS by telephone any refused examination and specify such in a written report of the incident. The Contractor shall submit the written report to DDDS within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence; (g) Be available by telephone during the Contractor’s normal working hours in the event DDDS requires clarification or additional information regarding a CE report. The examiner shall also provide a written response to be made part of the claimant’s record within forty-eight (48) hours of the initial discussion or request by DDDS; and (h) Provide the DDDS access to inspect the Contractor’s workspace to ensure confidentiality and security of claims folders and equipment is maintained. The DDDS may make announced or unannounced visits. (2) The Contractor shall not: (a) Recommend treatment, a change of treatment, or prescribe medication; (b) Make direct comment to the DDDS claimant or make any other indication as to whether the DDDS claimant is disabled or has a significant medical condition as defined by the Social Security Administration regulations. The determination regarding disability and eligibility for disability benefits is under the purview of the DDDS and the Social Security Administration; (c) Reschedule appointments directly with DDDS claimants. DDDS must approve all rescheduled appointments and issue new Authorizations for Service and Invoice; (d) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ contact the DDDS for appointment schedules. Schedules will be received electronically via the Social Security Administration’s Electronic Records Express (ERE) website, by mail, or by fax; (e) Cancel or reschedule appointments except in rare circumstances; or because the Contractor does not agree with the number of appointments scheduled. The DDDS is not obligated to schedule appointments with the Contractor. Repeated requests for cancellations or reschedules for this reason may result in contract termination.

Parameters. (1) The Contractor shall: (a) Conduct/perform any portion of the consultative examination in a private setting; (b) Ensure only the consultative examiner and DDDS claimant are permitted in the examination room (other parties should only be permitted at the discretion of the examiner); (c) Identify the DDDS claimant by a picture ID, if available, and include a physical description of the DDDS claimant in the consultative examination report; (d) Re-examine a DDDS claimant, without charge to DDDS, when DDDS determines that the initial examination is incomplete or inconsistent; (e) Take action consistent with sound and accepted medical practice when the evidence shows a medical condition that is legally reportable, or which could be injurious to the health and safety of the DDDS claimant or others, or when the DDDS claimant has made a threat against himself/herself or to others. The Contractor shall immediately report to DDDS by telephone any emergency treatment or information provided to the DDDS claimant and specify such in the written report to DDDS. The Contractor shall submit the written report to DDDS within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence; (f) Have the right to refuse to examine a DDDS claimant who is intoxicated, threatening, belligerent, or whom the Contractor determines cannot be examined. The Contractor shall immediately report to DDDS by telephone any refused examination and specify such in a written report of the incident. The Contractor shall submit the written report to DDDS within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence; (g) Be available by telephone during the Contractor’s normal working hours in the event DDDS requires clarification or additional information regarding a CE report. The examiner shall also provide a written response to be made part of the claimant’s record within forty-eight (48) hours of the initial discussion or request by DDDS; and (h) Provide the DDDS access to inspect the Contractor’s workspace to ensure confidentiality and security of claims folders and equipment is maintained. The DDDS may make announced or unannounced visits. (2) The Contractor shall not: (a) Recommend treatment, a change of treatment, or prescribe medication; (b) Make direct comment to the DDDS claimant or make any other indication as to whether the DDDS claimant is disabled or has a significant medical condition as defined by the Social Security Administration regulations. The determination regarding disability and eligibility for disability benefits is under the purview of the DDDS and the Social Security Administration; (c) Reschedule appointments directly with DDDS claimants. DDDS must approve all rescheduled appointments and issue new Examination Authorizations for Service and Invoice(L9CEVCHR); (d) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ contact the DDDS for appointment schedules. Schedules will be received electronically via the Social Security Administration’s Electronic Records Express (ERE) website, by mail, or per request, by fax;automatic fax schedules; or (e) Cancel or reschedule appointments except in rare circumstances; or because the Contractor does not agree with the number of appointments scheduled. The DDDS is not obligated to schedule appointments with the Contractor. Repeated requests for cancellations or reschedules for this reason may result in contract termination.

Parameters. (1) The Contractor shall: (a) Conduct/perform any portion of the consultative examination in a private setting; (b) Ensure only the consultative examiner and DDDS claimant are permitted in the examination room (other parties should only be permitted at the discretion of the examiner); (c) Identify the DDDS claimant by a picture ID, if available, and include a physical description of the DDDS claimant in the consultative examination report; (d) Re-examine a DDDS claimant, without charge to DDDS, when DDDS determines that the initial examination is incomplete or inconsistent; (e) Take action consistent with sound and accepted medical practice when the evidence shows a medical condition that is legally reportable, or which could be injurious to the health and safety of the DDDS claimant or others, or when the DDDS claimant has made a threat against himself/herself or to others. The Contractor shall immediately report to DDDS by telephone any emergency treatment or information provided to the DDDS claimant and specify such in the written report to DDDS. The Contractor shall submit the written report to DDDS within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence; (f) Have the right to refuse to examine a DDDS claimant who is intoxicated, threatening, belligerent, or whom the Contractor determines cannot be examined. The Contractor shall immediately report to DDDS by telephone any refused examination and specify such in a written report of the incident. The Contractor shall submit the written report to DDDS within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence; (g) Be available by telephone during the Contractor’s normal working hours in the event DDDS requires clarification or additional information regarding a CE report. The examiner shall also provide a written response to be made part of the claimantclient’s record within forty-eight (48) hours of the initial discussion or request by DDDS; and (h) Provide the DDDS access to inspect the Contractor’s workspace to ensure confidentiality and security of claims folders and equipment is maintained. The DDDS may make announced or unannounced visits. (2) The Contractor shall not: (a) Recommend treatment, a change of treatment, or prescribe medication; (b) Make direct comment to the DDDS claimant or make any other indication as to whether the DDDS claimant is disabled or has a significant medical condition as defined by the Social Security Administration regulations. The determination regarding disability and eligibility for disability benefits is under the purview of the DDDS and the Social Security Administration; (c) Reschedule appointments directly with DDDS claimants. DDDS must approve all rescheduled appointments and issue new Examination Authorizations for Service and Invoice(L9CEVCHR); (d) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ contact the DDDS for appointment schedules. Schedules will be received electronically via the Social Security Administration’s Electronic Records Express (ERE) website, by mail, or per request, by fax;automatic fax schedules; or (e) Cancel or reschedule appointments except in rare circumstances; or because the Contractor does not agree with the number of appointments scheduled. The DDDS is not obligated to schedule appointments with the Contractor. Repeated requests for cancellations or reschedules for this reason may result in contract contact termination.

Parameters. (1) The Contractor shall: (a) Conduct/perform any portion of the consultative examination in a private setting; (b) Ensure only the consultative examiner and DDDS claimant are permitted in the examination room (other parties should only be permitted at the discretion of the examiner); (c) Identify the DDDS claimant by a picture ID, if available, and include a physical description of the DDDS claimant in the consultative examination report; (d) Re-examine a DDDS claimant, without charge to DDDS, when DDDS determines that the initial examination is incomplete or inconsistent; (e) Take action consistent with sound and accepted medical practice when the evidence shows a medical condition that is legally reportable, or which could be injurious to the health and safety of the DDDS claimant or others, or when the DDDS claimant has made a threat against himself/herself or to others. The Contractor shall immediately report to DDDS by telephone any emergency treatment or information provided to the DDDS claimant and specify such in the written report to DDDS. The Contractor shall submit the written report to DDDS within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence; (f) Have the right to refuse to examine a DDDS claimant who is intoxicated, threatening, belligerent, or whom the Contractor determines cannot be examined. The Contractor shall immediately report to DDDS by telephone any refused examination and specify such in a written report of the incident. The Contractor shall submit the written report to DDDS within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence; (g) Be available by telephone during the Contractor’s normal working hours in the event DDDS requires clarification or additional information regarding a CE report. The examiner shall also provide a written response to be made part of the claimant’s record within forty-eight (48) hours of the initial discussion or request by DDDS; and (h) Provide the DDDS access to inspect the Contractor’s workspace to ensure confidentiality and security of claims folders and equipment is maintained. The DDDS may make announced or unannounced visits. (2) The Contractor shall not: (a) Recommend treatment, a change of treatment, or prescribe medication; (b) Make direct comment to the DDDS claimant or make any other indication as to whether the DDDS claimant is disabled or has a significant medical condition as defined by the Social Security Administration regulations. The determination regarding disability and eligibility for disability benefits is under the purview of the DDDS and the Social Security Administration; (c) Reschedule appointments directly with DDDS claimants. DDDS must approve all rescheduled appointments and issue new Examination Authorizations for Service and Invoice(L9CEVCHR); (d) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ contact the DDDS for appointment schedules. Schedules will be received electronically via the Social Security Administration’s Electronic Records Express (ERE) website, by mail, or per request, by faxautomatic fax schedules; (e) Cancel or reschedule appointments except in rare circumstances; or because the Contractor does not agree with the number of appointments scheduled. The DDDS is not obligated to schedule appointments with the Contractor. Repeated requests for cancellations or reschedules for this reason may result in contract termination.