To: all Health Facilities
From: HFEMSD
This serves as public notice for the Chapter 2 Rule Revision Meeting. Meetings are open to the public.
When: Oct. 4, 2018 from 10:30 a.m -12:30 p.m.
Where: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South
Denver, CO 80246
Conference room C1E
(visitors, please check in at the front desk in building A, doors near the flag pole)
Audio line: 669-900-6833, conference code: 882 201 285
Webinar: Zoom meeting ( https://zoom.us/j/882201285 )
To view the agenda go to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AKxtITOmgY8qLkkr-1fjw8y2xqjr99f2?usp=sharing
Meeting schedules and archived agendas and meeting minutes are available on the department website at:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RZ7X84z2X1EUb6bDCkYNGZ5m2SQebmTw
To sign up to receive email communications regarding Chapter 2 go to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerTStiP4lSlq6Kjdx_akFAU-i6u2i4AIuLLl9xjmYm3q6hHA/viewform?usp=sf_link
For further info:
Email crystal.cortes@state.co.us
This blog publishes information typically sent to users of the Colorado Health Facilities Interactive (COHFI) system for health care entities regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Please note that COHFI is the official medium for business communication between the Department and licensed and/or Medicare/Medicaid certified health care entities. Health care entities should continue to monitor their email accounts routinely.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Thursday, September 27, 2018
CDPHE Dialysis Infection Prevention Using CDC’s Core Interventions and Maker Dialysis Safer Resources and Tools
To: Facility Administrators (FAs), Facility Infection Managers (FIMs), infection preventionists, direct care staff, State QIO, Dialysis Network 15, Colorado Hospital Association, all stakeholders, including, patients and their families.
From: DCEED
Patients who undergo dialysis treatment have an increased risk for getting an infection. Hemodialysis patients are at a high risk for infection because the process of hemodialysis requires frequent use of catheters or insertion of needles to access the bloodstream. Hemodialysis patients have weakened immune systems, which increase their risk for infection, and they require frequent hospitalizations and surgery where they might acquire an infection.
The Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition is a partnership of organizations and individuals that have joined forces with the common goal of promoting the use of Centers Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) core interventions and resources to prevent dialysis bloodstream infections. Launched in September 2016, the Coalition's goals are to:
- Facilitate implementation and adoption of core interventions through promotion, dissemination, and use of audit tools, checklists, and other resources
- Increase awareness about the core interventions for dialysis bloodstream infection prevention through educational efforts
- Share experiences and findings through collaboration with other Coalition participants
These Core Interventions have been proven to reduce dialysis bloodstream infections (BSIs), visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/dialysis/PDFs/Dialysis-Core-Interventions-5_10_13.pdf
The audit tools and checklists below are intended to promote CDC-recommended practices for infection prevention in hemodialysis facilities. Individuals when assessing staff practices can use the audit tools and checklists. The audit tools can be used to help guide facility staff practices. Apply the CDC Core Interventions when using the audit tools and checklists by visiting:
https://www.cdc.gov/dialysis/prevention-tools/audit-tools.html.
If you have an upcoming training or would like a guest speaker to present on Infection Prevention in Dialysis Centers, CDC and Making Dialysis Safer resources and tools, or to discuss how we can work together in our common goal to reduce blood stream infections, please contact Sara Avalos (303) 691-7840 or sara.avalos@state.co.us Dialysis Infection Preventionist at CDPHE.
From: DCEED
Patients who undergo dialysis treatment have an increased risk for getting an infection. Hemodialysis patients are at a high risk for infection because the process of hemodialysis requires frequent use of catheters or insertion of needles to access the bloodstream. Hemodialysis patients have weakened immune systems, which increase their risk for infection, and they require frequent hospitalizations and surgery where they might acquire an infection.
The Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition is a partnership of organizations and individuals that have joined forces with the common goal of promoting the use of Centers Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) core interventions and resources to prevent dialysis bloodstream infections. Launched in September 2016, the Coalition's goals are to:
- Facilitate implementation and adoption of core interventions through promotion, dissemination, and use of audit tools, checklists, and other resources
- Increase awareness about the core interventions for dialysis bloodstream infection prevention through educational efforts
- Share experiences and findings through collaboration with other Coalition participants
These Core Interventions have been proven to reduce dialysis bloodstream infections (BSIs), visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/dialysis/PDFs/Dialysis-Core-Interventions-5_10_13.pdf
The audit tools and checklists below are intended to promote CDC-recommended practices for infection prevention in hemodialysis facilities. Individuals when assessing staff practices can use the audit tools and checklists. The audit tools can be used to help guide facility staff practices. Apply the CDC Core Interventions when using the audit tools and checklists by visiting:
https://www.cdc.gov/dialysis/prevention-tools/audit-tools.html.
If you have an upcoming training or would like a guest speaker to present on Infection Prevention in Dialysis Centers, CDC and Making Dialysis Safer resources and tools, or to discuss how we can work together in our common goal to reduce blood stream infections, please contact Sara Avalos (303) 691-7840 or sara.avalos@state.co.us Dialysis Infection Preventionist at CDPHE.
2018-2019 CDPHE Assessment and Planning
To: Colorado's Health Facilities
From: CDPHE's Health Assessment and Planning Advisory Council
Talk to us, Colorado.
Take the poll.
Every five years, CDPHE gathers information to figure out how Colorado is doing on the health and environment front. We talk to local governments, nonprofit organizations, faith communities and businesses regarding a ton of things like suicide, obesity and air pollution. We use the information we gather to identify our priorities for the next five years. Maybe it's looking for solutions for affordable housing. Maybe it's figuring out how to improve access to public transportation. Maybe it's finding ways to get folks the mental health support they need. Whatever our focus is, we want to make sure you help us shape it.
That is why you might notice us pounding the pavement and talking with Colorado residents. The more folks we talk to, the better able we are to help. So please take our brief poll so we can find out what concerns you, what you like best about living here and what support your community needs.
For further info:
2018-2019 Assessment and Planning Homepage
If you have questions about the 2018-2019 Colorado Health and Environmental Assessment and Planning, please contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment staff below.
Cristina Bejarano
cristina.bejarano@state.co.us
303-692-6358
Anne-Marie Braga
anne-marie.braga@state.co.us
303-692-2361
From: CDPHE's Health Assessment and Planning Advisory Council
Talk to us, Colorado.
Take the poll.
Every five years, CDPHE gathers information to figure out how Colorado is doing on the health and environment front. We talk to local governments, nonprofit organizations, faith communities and businesses regarding a ton of things like suicide, obesity and air pollution. We use the information we gather to identify our priorities for the next five years. Maybe it's looking for solutions for affordable housing. Maybe it's figuring out how to improve access to public transportation. Maybe it's finding ways to get folks the mental health support they need. Whatever our focus is, we want to make sure you help us shape it.
That is why you might notice us pounding the pavement and talking with Colorado residents. The more folks we talk to, the better able we are to help. So please take our brief poll so we can find out what concerns you, what you like best about living here and what support your community needs.
For further info:
2018-2019 Assessment and Planning Homepage
If you have questions about the 2018-2019 Colorado Health and Environmental Assessment and Planning, please contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment staff below.
Cristina Bejarano
cristina.bejarano@state.co.us
303-692-6358
Anne-Marie Braga
anne-marie.braga@state.co.us
303-692-2361
LTC (NF) IDR Committee Meeting
To: LTC (NF) providers
From: HFEMSD
The LTC (NF) IDR Committee will meet October 2, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the Department. The public is welcome to observe or listen to the committee discussion by calling 1.712.775.8968 and entering conference code 339028. Information on the location of the meeting will be available at the security desk in building A.
Elaine Sabyan
From: HFEMSD
The LTC (NF) IDR Committee will meet October 2, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the Department. The public is welcome to observe or listen to the committee discussion by calling 1.712.775.8968 and entering conference code 339028. Information on the location of the meeting will be available at the security desk in building A.
Elaine Sabyan
Thursday, September 13, 2018
SMALL ALR QUESTIONNAIRE
REQUEST FOR RESPONSE FROM ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES WITH 19 OR FEWER BEDS
The Department, along with the Assisted Living Advisory Committee Workgroup for Small ALRs is requesting ADMINISTRATORS of assisted living residences with 19 or fewer beds to respond to a survey on the newly revised licensing rules in Chapter 7 pertaining to the qualifications and duties of the administrator.
The purpose of the survey is to gather information from small capacity (19 beds and fewer) residential assisted living facilities to better understand how the new licensing requirements for the administrator would be or are applied in small assisted living residences. The survey is estimated to take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete depending on your input.
The information gathered from this survey will be used by the workgroup which is comprised of current ALR providers, to determine where areas of guidance, technical assistance and/or provider training may be of immediate value. This information will also be used to determine if amendments to Chapter 7 Assisted Living Residence licensure rules are necessary for small capacity assisted living residences.
THIS SURVEY WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
To respond to the survey, please follow the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTGCKJC
YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT FOR THIS PROCESS - PLEASE RESPOND TO THE SURVEY
The Department, along with the Assisted Living Advisory Committee Workgroup for Small ALRs is requesting ADMINISTRATORS of assisted living residences with 19 or fewer beds to respond to a survey on the newly revised licensing rules in Chapter 7 pertaining to the qualifications and duties of the administrator.
The purpose of the survey is to gather information from small capacity (19 beds and fewer) residential assisted living facilities to better understand how the new licensing requirements for the administrator would be or are applied in small assisted living residences. The survey is estimated to take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete depending on your input.
The information gathered from this survey will be used by the workgroup which is comprised of current ALR providers, to determine where areas of guidance, technical assistance and/or provider training may be of immediate value. This information will also be used to determine if amendments to Chapter 7 Assisted Living Residence licensure rules are necessary for small capacity assisted living residences.
THIS SURVEY WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
To respond to the survey, please follow the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTGCKJC
YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT FOR THIS PROCESS - PLEASE RESPOND TO THE SURVEY
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
TB Update and Skin Testing Practicum for Health Care Providers
To: Medical Directors and Directors of Nursing
From: The Denver Metro TB Clinic and CDPHE Tuberculosis Program
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!!
The Denver Metro TB Clinic invite nurses and other health care providers from home health agencies, clinics, and long-term care facilities to attend a tuberculosis update and skin testing practicum on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 from 12:30pm - 5:00pm in the Public Health Auditorium, 2nd floor at Denver Public Health (605 Bannock Street, Denver).
Course Objectives are:
- Express an increased and updated knowledge of TB infection and TB disease
- Demonstrate their skill in placing and reading the TST
For more details and a link to register go to: http://denverpublichealth.org/home/clinics-and-services/tuberculosis-clinic/for-providers/tb-education
Registration cost is $60
Space is very limited so please register early.
For more information please contact Carolyn Bargman at 303-602-7243 cbargman@dhha.org with any questions.
From: The Denver Metro TB Clinic and CDPHE Tuberculosis Program
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!!
The Denver Metro TB Clinic invite nurses and other health care providers from home health agencies, clinics, and long-term care facilities to attend a tuberculosis update and skin testing practicum on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 from 12:30pm - 5:00pm in the Public Health Auditorium, 2nd floor at Denver Public Health (605 Bannock Street, Denver).
Course Objectives are:
- Express an increased and updated knowledge of TB infection and TB disease
- Demonstrate their skill in placing and reading the TST
For more details and a link to register go to: http://denverpublichealth.org/home/clinics-and-services/tuberculosis-clinic/for-providers/tb-education
Registration cost is $60
Space is very limited so please register early.
For more information please contact Carolyn Bargman at 303-602-7243 cbargman@dhha.org with any questions.
Tuberculosis for Health Care Workers – Glenwood, Colorado
To: Medical Directors, Directors of Nursing, Health Care Workers and Local Public Health Agencies
From: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!!
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with Mesa and Garfield County to host a full day training on Tuberculosis (TB). This free training will increase your understanding of and comfort with managing TB by providing information and skill building activities on the following topics:
- Introduction to TB
- Diagnosis and Treatment for TB infection and disease
- TB case management
- TB contact investigation
We invite nurses and other interested personnel who provide health services to patients with or at risk for tuberculosis in Colorado to attend the two day training, TB for Health Care Workers on September 24th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and 25th from 8:30-12:30. The first day will be held at the Glenwood Springs Library and the second day will be held at Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs.
The last day to register is September 16th, 2018.
For more details and to register go to: http://www.train.org/colorado/home and search for course #1080090 under the course catalog tab.
Registration cost is FREE
Space is very limited so please register early.
For more information please contact Tavia Mirassou-Wolf at 303-692-2638 or Tavia.mirassou-wolf@state.co.us with any questions.
From: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!!
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with Mesa and Garfield County to host a full day training on Tuberculosis (TB). This free training will increase your understanding of and comfort with managing TB by providing information and skill building activities on the following topics:
- Introduction to TB
- Diagnosis and Treatment for TB infection and disease
- TB case management
- TB contact investigation
We invite nurses and other interested personnel who provide health services to patients with or at risk for tuberculosis in Colorado to attend the two day training, TB for Health Care Workers on September 24th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and 25th from 8:30-12:30. The first day will be held at the Glenwood Springs Library and the second day will be held at Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs.
The last day to register is September 16th, 2018.
For more details and to register go to: http://www.train.org/colorado/home and search for course #1080090 under the course catalog tab.
Registration cost is FREE
Space is very limited so please register early.
For more information please contact Tavia Mirassou-Wolf at 303-692-2638 or Tavia.mirassou-wolf@state.co.us with any questions.
Tuberculosis for Health Care Workers – Montrose, Colorado
To: Medical Directors, Directors of Nursing, Health Care Workers and Local Public Health Agencies
From: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!!
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with the Montrose County Health and Human Services to host a full day training on Tuberculosis (TB). This free training will increase your understanding of and comfort with managing TB by providing information and skill building activities on the following topics:
- Introduction to TB
- Diagnosis and Treatment for TB infection and disease
- TB case management
- TB contact investigation
We invite nurses and other interested personnel who provide health services to patients with or at risk for tuberculosis in Colorado to attend the TB for Health Care Workers training on September 27th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm in the Board Room at the Montrose County Health and Human Services (1845 S Townsend Avenue, Montrose, Colorado 81401).
The last day to register is September 16th, 2018!
For more details and to register go to: http://www.train.org/colorado/home and search for course #1071602 under the course catalog tab.
Registration cost is FREE
Space is very limited so please register early.
For more information please contact Tavia Mirassou-Wolf at 303-692-2638 or Tavia.mirassou-wolf@state.co.us with any questions.
From: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!!
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with the Montrose County Health and Human Services to host a full day training on Tuberculosis (TB). This free training will increase your understanding of and comfort with managing TB by providing information and skill building activities on the following topics:
- Introduction to TB
- Diagnosis and Treatment for TB infection and disease
- TB case management
- TB contact investigation
We invite nurses and other interested personnel who provide health services to patients with or at risk for tuberculosis in Colorado to attend the TB for Health Care Workers training on September 27th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm in the Board Room at the Montrose County Health and Human Services (1845 S Townsend Avenue, Montrose, Colorado 81401).
The last day to register is September 16th, 2018!
For more details and to register go to: http://www.train.org/colorado/home and search for course #1071602 under the course catalog tab.
Registration cost is FREE
Space is very limited so please register early.
For more information please contact Tavia Mirassou-Wolf at 303-692-2638 or Tavia.mirassou-wolf@state.co.us with any questions.
HHA IDR Committee Meeting
To: HHA providers
From: HFEMSD
The HHA IDR Committee will not be meeting 9/18/18 as no requests have been received for committee review.
Elaine Sabyan
From: HFEMSD
The HHA IDR Committee will not be meeting 9/18/18 as no requests have been received for committee review.
Elaine Sabyan
Department of Human Services Informational Bulletin
To: All licensed health care facilities, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospice, Home care agencies, Single Entry Point agencies and providers. Community Centered Boards, PASAs, and adult day care facilities, Area Agencies on Aging and contracted providers
From: Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division
The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division is sending the attached informational bulletin on behalf of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) in regard to the newly enacted background check requirements for employers.
For more information please contact Peggy Rogers at the Department of Human Services peggy.rogers@state.co.us
CAPS Background Check Fact Sheet
From: Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division
The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division is sending the attached informational bulletin on behalf of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) in regard to the newly enacted background check requirements for employers.
For more information please contact Peggy Rogers at the Department of Human Services peggy.rogers@state.co.us
CAPS Background Check Fact Sheet
Friday, September 7, 2018
Reminder September 13, 2018 Assisted Living Advisory Committee meeting
To: Assisted Living Residence Providers and Stakeholders
From: Dee Reda, Community Services Section Manager
The next Assisted Living Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Building C, Room C1C/C1D on our Cherry Creek Campus.
For meeting agendas, handouts, etc. please go to https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByqZDBabyNVSR3pNejg2X2J0V2c. Click on the folder labeled "9/13/18 meeting." We recommend that you return to this site on the day of the meeting to check for additional or revised meeting materials.
To participate via Web:
Step #1: Go to https://cdphe.adobeconnect.com/alac/.
The Adobe Connect screen will appear entitled "Assisted Living Advisory Committee Meeting"
Step #2: Click "OK" option after you have read the text box message
Step #3: You will now be in the Virtual Meeting Room
Directions on how to participate once you have entered the room are in the "Meeting agendas, handouts, reports and minutes" link above.
If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:
Test your connection: https://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/kb/connection-test-connect-meeting.html
Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview
To participate by telephone:
Step #1: Dial 1-712-770-8066
Step #2: When prompted, dial participant passcode 727084
Step #3: You will be on music hold until a few moments before 12:00 PM.
Step #4: Very important: Please press 4* and mute your telephone to prevent background noise. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question, press 4* to unmute. When you are finished talking, please re-mute your telephone using 4* again.
Very Important: Do not use speakerphones or wireless headsets; they are not compatible with the audio conferencing technology.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Topkoff at michelle.m.topkoff@state.co.us or call 303-692-2848 at least a business day in advance of the meeting.
Meeting information
At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we work hard to protect and promote your health and the environment. If you're planning a visit to our campus and want to ride your bike here, we won't take a second look at your helmet head, and if the bus you're taking is running a little late, we won't worry. We want you to be your healthiest you, and we appreciate your efforts to reduce pollution.
If you're coming to our campus: Our campus is located at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, 80246.
If you're riding your bike: Our campus is located just south of the Cherry Creek bike trail. Bicycle parking is available at multiple locations on the main campus. Covered bicycle parking also is available at several locations, as well as on the ground floor of the parking structure on Birch Street, which is just east of the main campus
If you're riding the bus: RTD's Trip Planner is a great way to find the fastest route.
If you're driving: Visitor parking is conveniently located in front of all of our buildings. Please check in with security in Building A so you can get a visitor badge.
You might also want to know:
We care about your health, so our campus is tobacco-free.
We are located just east of Glendale's City Set, where there are several restaurants.
Lactation Rooms are available on the first floors of buildings A and B.
From: Dee Reda, Community Services Section Manager
The next Assisted Living Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Building C, Room C1C/C1D on our Cherry Creek Campus.
For meeting agendas, handouts, etc. please go to https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByqZDBabyNVSR3pNejg2X2J0V2c. Click on the folder labeled "9/13/18 meeting." We recommend that you return to this site on the day of the meeting to check for additional or revised meeting materials.
To participate via Web:
Step #1: Go to https://cdphe.adobeconnect.com/alac/.
The Adobe Connect screen will appear entitled "Assisted Living Advisory Committee Meeting"
Step #2: Click "OK" option after you have read the text box message
Step #3: You will now be in the Virtual Meeting Room
Directions on how to participate once you have entered the room are in the "Meeting agendas, handouts, reports and minutes" link above.
If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:
Test your connection: https://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/kb/connection-test-connect-meeting.html
Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview
To participate by telephone:
Step #1: Dial 1-712-770-8066
Step #2: When prompted, dial participant passcode 727084
Step #3: You will be on music hold until a few moments before 12:00 PM.
Step #4: Very important: Please press 4* and mute your telephone to prevent background noise. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question, press 4* to unmute. When you are finished talking, please re-mute your telephone using 4* again.
Very Important: Do not use speakerphones or wireless headsets; they are not compatible with the audio conferencing technology.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Topkoff at michelle.m.topkoff@state.co.us or call 303-692-2848 at least a business day in advance of the meeting.
Meeting information
At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we work hard to protect and promote your health and the environment. If you're planning a visit to our campus and want to ride your bike here, we won't take a second look at your helmet head, and if the bus you're taking is running a little late, we won't worry. We want you to be your healthiest you, and we appreciate your efforts to reduce pollution.
If you're coming to our campus: Our campus is located at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, 80246.
If you're riding your bike: Our campus is located just south of the Cherry Creek bike trail. Bicycle parking is available at multiple locations on the main campus. Covered bicycle parking also is available at several locations, as well as on the ground floor of the parking structure on Birch Street, which is just east of the main campus
If you're riding the bus: RTD's Trip Planner is a great way to find the fastest route.
If you're driving: Visitor parking is conveniently located in front of all of our buildings. Please check in with security in Building A so you can get a visitor badge.
You might also want to know:
We care about your health, so our campus is tobacco-free.
We are located just east of Glendale's City Set, where there are several restaurants.
Lactation Rooms are available on the first floors of buildings A and B.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
MDS 3.0 Classes and Webinars *FREE*
To: Federally Certified Skilled Nursing Facilities Administrators, Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators, Billing and Coding Personnel, Licensed Nursing Facilities Administrators
From: The Education and Technical Assistance (ETA) Branch of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD)
Classes on specific MDS topics are available in Thornton and Pueblo. Upcoming changes for October 2018 will be discussed as they apply. You may choose to take them all at once or individually as your interest and needs dictate. All registration is first-come first-serve, even with sessions held within a host facility site.
Additional 1-hour webcasts will be available, discussing just the Item Set changes planned for October 1, 2018. There will be time for interactive Q&A on these presentations. Registrants for these calls should be certain that their profiles allow for return notifications, because class materials will be pushed out via email prior to the session times.
MDS Basics (One Session): Course ID 1066903
This beginning three-hour class is how to get started with MDS.
MDS Item By Item (2 Sessions): Course ID 1066907
This practical application class reviews item-by-item data set completion. We will follow Miss Scarlett's assessment, which will require two sessions to complete. Attendance at both sessions on subsequent days is required to complete this class.
MDS Quality Measures (One Session): Course ID 1066904
This course assumes familiarity with the MDS Item Set, covering more advanced content and application.
MDS Changes in Fall 2018 (Webinar): Course ID 1079444
A brief interactive explanation of the expansion of Sections GG and M and new Items in Section I and J. Q&A time will also cover implications for Quality Reporting Program measures.
To see additional session details and register for on-site attendance for one of these offerings:
1. Go to http://www.train.org/
2. Log in to your existing CO.TRAIN account, or new users click "Create an Account".
3. Once you've logged in, or created an account, Search (top right) for the appropriate Course ID. (See above for desired training)
4. Click link for desired course. Note open session options.
5. Click the "Register" button for the session you wish to attend.
6. Remember to register separately for each desired course.
Detailed Instructions for Using Train.org (if needed)
Questions?: Please email betty.metz@state.co.us
From: The Education and Technical Assistance (ETA) Branch of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD)
Classes on specific MDS topics are available in Thornton and Pueblo. Upcoming changes for October 2018 will be discussed as they apply. You may choose to take them all at once or individually as your interest and needs dictate. All registration is first-come first-serve, even with sessions held within a host facility site.
Additional 1-hour webcasts will be available, discussing just the Item Set changes planned for October 1, 2018. There will be time for interactive Q&A on these presentations. Registrants for these calls should be certain that their profiles allow for return notifications, because class materials will be pushed out via email prior to the session times.
MDS Basics (One Session): Course ID 1066903
This beginning three-hour class is how to get started with MDS.
MDS Item By Item (2 Sessions): Course ID 1066907
This practical application class reviews item-by-item data set completion. We will follow Miss Scarlett's assessment, which will require two sessions to complete. Attendance at both sessions on subsequent days is required to complete this class.
MDS Quality Measures (One Session): Course ID 1066904
This course assumes familiarity with the MDS Item Set, covering more advanced content and application.
MDS Changes in Fall 2018 (Webinar): Course ID 1079444
A brief interactive explanation of the expansion of Sections GG and M and new Items in Section I and J. Q&A time will also cover implications for Quality Reporting Program measures.
To see additional session details and register for on-site attendance for one of these offerings:
1. Go to http://www.train.org/
2. Log in to your existing CO.TRAIN account, or new users click "Create an Account".
3. Once you've logged in, or created an account, Search (top right) for the appropriate Course ID. (See above for desired training)
4. Click link for desired course. Note open session options.
5. Click the "Register" button for the session you wish to attend.
6. Remember to register separately for each desired course.
Detailed Instructions for Using Train.org (if needed)
Questions?: Please email betty.metz@state.co.us
HCBS Settings Final Rue PTP Training for Providers
To: Provider Directors
From: HFEMSD
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) sent an Informational Memo to inform providers of adult residential Home and Community-Based (HCBS) waiver services of upcoming training on how to complete the web-based Provider Transition Plan (PTP). Please review the attached Informational Memo for more detail, and to access the link to register for one of two webinars offered on September 10, 2018 and September 14, 2018.
For further information, please see contact information provided in the Informational Memo.
From: HFEMSD
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) sent an Informational Memo to inform providers of adult residential Home and Community-Based (HCBS) waiver services of upcoming training on how to complete the web-based Provider Transition Plan (PTP). Please review the attached Informational Memo for more detail, and to access the link to register for one of two webinars offered on September 10, 2018 and September 14, 2018.
For further information, please see contact information provided in the Informational Memo.
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