Independent government-procurement lawyer Herb Fenster says such contracts, under a variety of names, have been around since the 1960s. âItâs an idiom for outsourcing,â he says. âThere are good reasons for a government agency to reach out and issue an IDIQ contract.
The Domiciliary is a residential treatment program for up to 120 Veterans who have mental health and vocational goals that can be addressed during a short-term stay, up to 120 days. Veterans are welcome who are psychiatrically and medically stable and have the skills and abilities to function independently.
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patientâs other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.