Common use of Scope and Intent Clause in Contracts

Scope and Intent. ▇. ▇▇▇▇ agrees to provide and administer a comprehensive Health Care delivery system that provides a uniform level of medical, dental, and mental health care for all TJJD Youth that: 1. Meets or exceeds the standard of care as outlined by the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Family Code, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements, and other applicable standards and regulations; 2. Is fully integrated with TJJD’s behavioral and rehabilitative systems; and 3. Meets or exceeds the service level requirements specified in this Agreement. B. In the event of a conflict between the standards and requirements under the terms of this Agreement and standard of care as outlined by the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Dental Examiners, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Family Code, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and/or Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements, the terms that provide the higher level of care shall govern. ▇. ▇▇▇▇ agrees to pay UTMB for Health Care and other services received in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. ▇. ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇ intend to create a working relationship under this Agreement that has: 1. Clearly defined roles for each party; 2. An effective process to identify problems and opportunities for improvement; and 3. Opportunities to resolve problems and implement improvements in a timely manner. ▇. ▇▇▇▇ and TJJD agree to meet on a regular basis, to discuss the quality, availability, and integration of Health Care being provided to Youth and determine any action necessary to correct deficiencies noted by either party. A report stating relevant findings and proposed action plans resulting from each meeting shall be agreed upon and approved by UTMB/TJJD representatives for purposes of reporting to state government officials. F. The parties have each developed and exchanged staffing plans in a good faith effort to address assessment of ▇▇▇▇’s health care needs and UTMB’s ability to support those needs. UTMB agrees to provide bi-weekly staffing reports that identify new hires, staff separations, and vacancies. Both parties anticipate that the location, needs and volume of TJJD’s Youth may change over the term of this Agreement and appropriate changes will be made jointly. Both parties recognize that cooperation under the terms of this Agreement provides the strongest opportunity for each agency to perform its statutory mission.

Scope and Intent. ▇. A. ▇▇▇▇ agrees to provide and administer a comprehensive Health Care delivery system that provides a uniform level of medical, dental, and mental health care for all TJJD Youth that: 1. Meets or exceeds the standard of care as outlined by the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Family Code, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements, and other applicable standards and regulations; 2. Is fully integrated with TJJD’s behavioral and rehabilitative systems; and 3. Meets or exceeds the service level requirements specified in this Agreement. B. In the event of a conflict between the standards and requirements under the terms of this Agreement and standard of care as outlined by the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Dental Examiners, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Family Code, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and/or Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements, the terms that provide the higher level of care shall govern. ▇. C. ▇▇▇▇ agrees to pay UTMB for Health Care and other services received in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. ▇. D. ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇ intend to create a working relationship under this Agreement that has: 1. Clearly defined roles for each party; 2. An effective process to identify problems and opportunities for improvement; and 3. Opportunities to resolve problems and implement improvements in a timely manner. ▇. E. UTMB and ▇▇▇▇ and TJJD agree to meet on a regular basis, to discuss the quality, availability, and integration of Health Care being provided to Youth and determine any action necessary to correct deficiencies noted by either party. A report stating relevant findings and proposed action plans resulting from each meeting shall be agreed upon and approved by UTMB/TJJD representatives for purposes of reporting to state government officials. F. The parties have each developed and exchanged staffing plans in a good faith effort to address assessment of ▇▇▇▇’s health care needs and UTMB’s ability to support those needs. UTMB agrees to provide bi-weekly staffing reports that identify new hires, staff separations, and vacancies. Both parties anticipate that the location, needs and volume of TJJD’s Youth may change over the term of this Agreement and appropriate changes will be made jointly. Both parties recognize that cooperation under the terms of this Agreement provides the strongest opportunity for each agency to perform its statutory mission.