Ohio Department of Health

Buyer seeks a vendor to develop a protocol and continuing medical education program for emergency departments handling non-traumatic dental conditions. The vendor will establish referral processes between hospital EDs and dental providers to ensure patients receive definitive care within 24-48 hours. The program requires engaging healthcare professionals to develop more effective approaches to oral health problems in emergency settings. The vendor will conduct assessments at 6-month and 12-month intervals to evaluate program effectiveness.

• 4/29/2025 - Inquiry End Date
• 5/6/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/1/2025 - Contract Period 1 Start
• 6/30/2026 - Contract Period 1 End
• 7/1/2026 - Contract Period 2 Start
• 8/31/2026 - Contract Period 2 End

• Develop referral networks between hospital EDs and dental providers
• Create protocols for triaging non-traumatic dental conditions in EDs
• Develop a continuing medical education (CME) program
• Conduct 6-month assessment with hospital ED staff and dental providers
• Conduct 12-month assessment with detailed outcome measurements
• Submit quarterly progress reports on project activities
• Participate in monthly check-in calls with ODH
• Design materials for recruitment networks following ODH branding guidelines
• Establish processes for patients to receive care within 24-48 hours of ED visits
• Ensure data collection methods protect private health information