Dialysis Treatment Clinic General Rule Update Stakeholder Process Update

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  The Department recently convened its fifth and final stakeholder meeting to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics. The Department may reconvene this stakeholder group at a later time if it determines additional stakeholder meetings are necessary. The Department will continue to take written comments until September 30, 2026. The draft rule has been updated as a result of the last meeting and is available in the public folder for this rulemaking. Please submit written comments to Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us.  As discussed at the last stakeholder meeting, the Department will request a rulemaking hearing at the November 18, 2026, Board of Health meeting. The Board of Health does not accept public testimony during rulemaking hearing requests. However, if the Board accepts our request, a rulemaking hearing will be scheduled for January 20, 2027 and public testimony is encouraged at that time. Further information will be provided in future public notices. If you wish to receive individual notice of this process, please sign up to receive updates emailed directly to you. Feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

CDPHE Request to White List (Accept) Email Addresses (correction and update)

 

To: Technical support/providers From: Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics We send monthly email information with reminders or new announcements to facilities and providers regarding birth, death and fetal death record submission. The email address we send from is cdphe.vitalrecords411@state.co.us.  The email with the underscore, cdphe_vitalrecords411@state.co.us, is no longer in use.  Please allow emails from cdphe.vitalrecords411@state.co.us.  Below is a reminder about a different email address notice/request that was sent very recently, on or about May 29, 2026. There was an extra letter in the address, in the previous communication. Apologies for the error. Below is the correct address. We are requesting technical support/providers in facilities allow receiving (white listing) of emails from this address: cdphe.coves.notification@state.co.us. These emails are received by physicians, physician assistants, advance practice nurses, medical support staff, administrative staff, birthing facility staff, midwives and midwifery staff involved in the entry of data for birth, death and fetal death records. These emails are necessary login MFA receipt and/or notices for successful and timely compliance with vital statistics reporting requirements.   If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us at the above email. The email address is now in use.

Join NHSN Office Hours on 06/03/26 at 1 pm

 

To: Acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, critical access hospitals, outpatient hemodialysis centers, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, pediatric hospitals From: The Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Please join us at our National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Colorado Group Quarterly Office Hours webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 1:00 – 1:45 MST. The CDPHE HAI/AR program provides quarterly National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) office hours via webinar to provide updates and training related to NHSN. These are a great way to connect with the HAI/AR program at CDPHE and get answers to your questions regarding the use of NHSN and HAI/AR and antimicrobial use reporting. The next NHSN office hours will be held on June 3, 2026 from 1pm-1:45pm MT via Zoom. The agenda includes the following topics: Updates from CDPHE regarding upcoming NHSN Validation Project and recent reporting changes Summary of Updates from 2026 NHSN Annual Training for HAI and AUR Troubleshooting Common Errors during AU/AR Data Uploads Q&A Register for the Office Hours through Zoom.  For further information please contact the CDPHE HAI AR program, cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us.

June 10, 2026 Stakeholder Meeting for General Updates to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  You are invited to participate in the stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics.  The Department reviews its rules every five to seven years in accordance with Section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. to assess their appropriateness and ensure they remain up-to-date with recent statutory and regulatory changes and developments in healthcare settings. During its last review, the Department identified several changes necessary to better reflect current practice, standards, and language in the dialysis setting. The final stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building A, Carson Room Remote meeting information: Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 15, please sign-up to receive notice of each meeting, Zoom links, and other important meeting information. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to align Chapter 15 with dialysis care and requirements in Colorado and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in the stakeholder meetings. Notice of each meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly one to two weeks before each meeting. Meeting details, including agendas and proposed rule language, will be available before each meeting in the public Google folder dedicated to this rulemaking.  If you have any questions or comments prior to the first meeting, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

CDPHE Request to White List (Accept) Email Address

 

To: Organizational Technical Support From: Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics We are requesting technical support/providers in facilities allow receiving (white listing) of emails from this address: cdphe.coves.notification@state.co.us These emails are received by physicians, physician assistants, advance practice nurses, medical support staff, administrative staff, birthing facility staff, midwives and midwifery staff involved in the entry of data for birth, death and fetal death records. These emails are necessary login MFA receipt and/or notices for successful and timely compliance with vital statistics reporting requirements. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us at cdphe.coves.notification@state.co.us. This email address is expected to begin to be in use by June 2026.

SSI Discussion at HAI Advisory Committee Meeting on May 26, 2026, 2-4p

 

To: Facility Administrators and Infection Preventionists From: CDPHE Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program  The next HAI Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, May 26, 2-4pm. During this meeting, we will discuss: Preliminary data from the HAI Annual Report Review of surgical Site Infection (SSI) surveillance definition and reporting criteria Discussion of challenges in identifying and reporting SSIs The agenda will be posted on CDPHE's HAI Advisory Committee website 24 hours prior to the meeting. We encourage interested stakeholders to join this discussion and contribute your thoughts. Contact cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us to register for the HAI Advisory Committee meeting.

HAI Updates: Dialysis Reporting

 

To: Dialysis Facility Administrators and Infection Preventionists From: CDPHE Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program  Outpatient dialysis facility reporting and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) exclusion criteria for facilities that see 10 or fewer patients  At the March 24th meeting, the HAI Advisory Committee voted to align Colorado reporting requirements for outpatient dialysis facilities to report access-related bloodstream infections with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Quality Incentive Program (QIP) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Measures.  Facilities treating 10 or fewer patients in a calendar year are excluded from the Colorado access-related bloodstream infections reporting requirement. Please update your reporting plans accordingly. This change is reflected in the HAI Reportable Conditions listing on the CDPHE website. More information is available from CDC: About CMS ESRD QIP Rule | NHSN | CDC.

May 13, 2026 Stakeholder Meeting for General Updates to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  The Department is excited to announce that it will be convening a stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics. The Department reviews its rules every five to seven years in accordance with Section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. to assess their appropriateness and ensure they remain up-to-date with recent statutory and regulatory changes and developments in healthcare settings. During its last review, the Department identified several changes necessary to better reflect current practice, standards, and language in the dialysis setting. Public meetings are currently planned for the second Wednesday of the month from February 2026 through June 2026 for a total of five meetings. All interested parties are invited to attend meetings either in-person at the Department or online via Zoom.  The third stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - from 1:00pm to 3:00 p.m. In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building A, Carson Room Remote meeting information: Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 15, please sign-up to receive notice of each meeting, Zoom links, and other important meeting information. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to align Chapter 15 with dialysis care and requirements in Colorado and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in the stakeholder meetings. Notice of each meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly one to two weeks before each meeting. Meeting details, including agendas and proposed rule language, will be available before each meeting in the public Google folder dedicated to this rulemaking.  Meetings are currently planned for: June 10, 2026 If you have any questions or comments prior to the first meeting, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

April 8, 2026 Stakeholder Meeting for General Updates to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  The Department is excited to announce that it will be convening a stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics. The Department reviews its rules every five to seven years in accordance with Section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. to assess their appropriateness and ensure they remain up-to-date with recent statutory and regulatory changes and developments in healthcare settings. During its last review, the Department identified several changes necessary to better reflect current practice, standards, and language in the dialysis setting. Public meetings are currently planned for the second Wednesday of the month from February 2026 through June 2026 for a total of five meetings. All interested parties are invited to attend meetings either in-person at the Department or online via Zoom.  The third stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - from 1:00pm to 3:00 p.m. In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building B, Room B1E Remote meeting information: Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 15, please sign-up to receive notice of each meeting, Zoom links, and other important meeting information. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to align Chapter 15 with dialysis care and requirements in Colorado and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in the stakeholder meetings. Notice of each meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly one to two weeks before each meeting. Meeting details, including agendas and proposed rule language, will be available before each meeting in the public Google folder dedicated to this rulemaking.  Meetings are currently planned for: April 8, 2026 May 13, 2026 June 10, 2026 If you have any questions or comments prior to the first meeting, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

HAI Advisory Committee Meeting on March 24, 2026, 2-4p

 

To: Infection Preventionists and Facility Administrators From: CDPHE Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program The next HAI Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, March 24, 2-4pm. During this meeting, we will discuss: 1. An overview of the Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program, HAI reportable conditions, and findings from public health surveillance The National Healthcare Safety Network’s (NHSNs) new 202 standardized infection ratio (SIR) baseline and adoption for use in the HAI Annual Report Outpatient dialysis facility reporting in Colorado and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) exclusion criteria for facilities that see 10 or fewer patients.  The agenda will be posted on the CDPHE website 24 hours prior to the meeting. We encourage interested stakeholders to join this discussion and contribute your thoughts. Contact cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us to register for the HAI Advisory Committee meeting. For more information about the 2022 SIR rebaselining, review the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC's) webpage on 2022 SIR Rebaseline. For more information about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reporting requirements for outpatient dialysis facilities, review the CDC frequently asked questions document. Note that CDPHE and CMS reporting requirements may differ.

3/11/26 Dialysis Treatment Clinics General Rule Update Stakeholder Meeting

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  You are invited to participate in the stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics.  The Department reviews its rules every five to seven years in accordance with Section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. to assess their appropriateness and ensure they remain up-to-date with recent statutory and regulatory changes and developments in healthcare settings. The last substantive update to Chapter 15 was in 2014, and, during its last review, the Department identified several changes necessary to better reflect current practice, standards, and language in the dialysis setting.  Public meetings are currently planned for the second Wednesday of the month from February 2026 through June 2026 for a total of five meetings. All interested parties are invited to attend meetings either in-person at the Department or online via Zoom.  The first stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building A, Room Carson Remote meeting information: Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 15, please sign-up to receive notice of each meeting, Zoom links, and other important meeting information. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to align Chapter 15 with dialysis care and requirements in Colorado and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients.  Notice of each meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly one to two weeks before each meeting. Meeting details, including agendas and proposed rule language, will be available before each meeting in the public Google folder dedicated to this rulemaking.  Meetings are currently planned for: March 11, 2026 April 8, 2026 May 13, 2026 June 10, 2026 If you have any questions or comments prior to the first meeting, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  You are invited to participate in the stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics.  The Department reviews its rules every five to seven years in accordance with Section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. to assess their appropriateness and ensure they remain up-to-date with recent statutory and regulatory changes and developments in healthcare settings. The last substantive update to Chapter 15 was in 2014, and, during its last review, the Department identified several changes necessary to better reflect current practice, standards, and language in the dialysis setting.  Public meetings are currently planned for the second Wednesday of the month from February 2026 through June 2026 for a total of five meetings. All interested parties are invited to attend meetings either in-person at the Department or online via Zoom.  The first stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2025, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building A, Room Carson Remote meeting information: Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 15, please sign-up to receive notice of each meeting, Zoom links, and other important meeting information. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to align Chapter 15 with dialysis care and requirements in Colorado and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients.  Notice of each meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly one to two weeks before each meeting. Meeting details, including agendas and proposed rule language, will be available before each meeting in the public Google folder dedicated to this rulemaking.  Meetings are currently planned for: February 11, 2026 March 11, 2026 April 8, 2026 May 13, 2026 June 10, 2026 If you have any questions or comments prior to the first meeting, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

NHSN Office Hours - Feb. 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

To: Acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, critical access hospitals, outpatient hemodialysis centers, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, pediatric hospitals From: The Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) The CDPHE HAI AR program provides quarterly National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) office hours. These are held in conjunction with the NHSN Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Module (AUR) office hours. These are a great way to connect with the HAI/AR program at CDPHE, and get your questions answered regarding antimicrobial stewardship, HAIs, or NHSN reporting.  The next NHSN office hours will be held on February 18, 2026, from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m Mountain Time via Zoom. You can register here. We will discuss updates to the HAI Annual Report and NHSN AUR module. There will also be a Q&A section, so bring any questions you might have. Office hours Zoom registration:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqde6trzosHNIP_z82D2fBf9EAAdRmp4gE For further information, please contact the CDPHE HAI AR program, cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us.