CANCELED LTC (NF) IDR Committee Meeting, October 7th 2025

 

To: LTC (NF) providers From: HFEMSD The LTC (NF) IDR Committee meeting on 10/7/2025 is canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Elaine Sabyan

Oct. 16, 2025 - House Bill 1294 Stakeholder Forum - Branch Updates & HB25-1213 Blanket waiver and current status (ALR specific)

 

To: All Stakeholders  From: HFEMSD  You are invited to participate in the 1294 Stakeholder Forum. House Bill 1294 Stakeholder Forum is an opportunity to promote dialogue and transparency for issues of interest and concern to all licensed healthcare facilities. Pursuant to C.R.S 25-3-113, the Stakeholder Forum consists of representatives from various types of provider facilities licensed by the department along with consumers, consumer advocates, ombudsmen and other interested parties which meet at least four times each year for the Department to discuss and take into consideration the concerns and issues of interest to the forum members and other attendees regarding the development and implementation of rules and other matters that affect all licensed health care facilities. At this meeting, the department will be presenting  Branch updates HB25-1213 Blanket waiver and current status (Assisted Living Residence - ALR - specific) DATES: Meetings will be held quarterly, generally on the third Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 2:00-3:00 pm. To participate, we have a number of resource links below.   HB 1294 Stakeholder Forum Website (includes meeting information and invite/communication sign-up)  Agenda Item Request Form   REMINDER: Official meeting minutes are available from the department upon request. Attendees may use artificial intelligence (AI) note-taking tools; however, notes taken in this manner do not constitute the official record of the meeting. If you have any further questions or comments before the meeting, please contact Rachel Bader at rachel.bader@state.co.us

ALR IDR Committee Vacancy for an ALR provider on the ALR Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Committee

 

To: ALR IDR providers From: HFEMSD There is a vacancy for an ALR provider on the ALR Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Committee. This 5-member committee includes 2 ALR providers, 1 representative from the ombudsman program, 1 representative from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and 1 representative from the Division’s ALR program. The committee meets the fourth Thursday of each month to review residence challenges to findings of deficient practice. Members have the option to attend by way of Google Meet, phone, or in person. We encourage ALR providers outside the Denver area to apply. ALR providers generally serve a four-year term. Each member has an alternate with whom they may share voting responsibilities. Interested residence providers may submit a resume to elaine.sabyan@state.co.us. Resumes will be collected through 10/22/2025. Elaine Sabyan

LTC (NF) IDR Committee Meeting, October 7th 2025

 

To: LTC (NF) providers From: HFEMSD The LTC (NF) IDR Committee will meet on October 7, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely unless an in-person meeting is requested via email to elaine.sabyan@state.co.us by close of business on 10/3/25. Join with Google Meet to listen by video To listen by phone: 1 267-371-7375 PIN: 681 224 979# Elaine Sabyan

OASIS Broadcast October 2025

 

To: Home Health Agencies, Administrators, and OASIS Coordinators From The Health Facilities Education and Quality (HFEQ) Branch of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) Monthly OASIS Broadcast October 2025 The OASIS Broadcast will contain information on sections such as Home Page Education and Training Contact me Other questions? Contact wendy.castro@state.co.us or cdphe_oasis_colorado@state.co.us

MDS Broadcast October 2025

 

To: MDS Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, Billing and Coding Personnel, Licensed Nursing Facilities Administrators From: The Health Facilities Education and Quality (HFEQ) Branch of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) MDS Broadcast October 2025 The MDS Broadcast will contain information on sections such as Home page News Training & Education Contact Me Other questions? Contact wendy.castro@state.co.us or cdphe_mds_colorado@state.co.us