Service Availability Form for Non-Medical Denial of Care 2026 Biennial Update

 

To: All stakeholders interested in regulations related to the Service Availability Form created by the Patient’s Right to Know Act regarding non-medical denial-of-care. From: HFEMSD The Division is publishing a Service Availability Form Questionnaire for all interested stakeholders to complete regarding the healthcare services listed on the form in connection with non-medical denial-of-care and the “Patient’s Right to Know Act.” The law requires general hospitals, community clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs), and licensed hospital units to make publicly available a list of the health-care services which are generally available or are subject to significant restriction related to the following topics: Reproductive health-care services; LGBTQ health-care services; End-of-life health-care services. The Department reviews the Service Availability Form every 2 years to assess whether the form adequately addresses those healthcare services related to Reproductive Health-care, LGBTQ Healthcare, and End-of-Life Health-care which are or may be subject to non-medical denial of care in Colorado. The questionnaire asks whether there are any additional procedures that stakeholders feel should be included in the Service Availability Form. Please provide your feedback on the Service Availability Form here. The questionnaire will close August 31, 2026. After the Division has a chance to review responses, it will determine if further stakeholder review is necessary. Please sign-up to the interested parties list to receive further notice pertaining to this and future updates. Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients in Colorado. All interested parties are encouraged to complete the questionnaire. The Service Availability Form FAQ answers many common questions regarding the Service Availability Form and the Patients’ Right to Know Act. If you have any questions regarding this review of the Service Availability Form, please contact Ash Jackson at ash.jackson@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

Preparing Documentation for Health Facility Surveys

 

To: Licensed Health Facility Administrators From: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services (HFEMS) Division, is committed to continually improving our survey processes to better serve Colorado's licensed healthcare facilities while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. As part of a recent process improvement initiative, the Division evaluated opportunities to make the survey process more efficient for both healthcare providers and our survey staff. One area identified was the amount of time spent during surveys requesting and gathering documentation needed for review. To help streamline the survey process, we have developed standardized documentation lists based on facility type. We respectfully request that your facility prepare these materials in advance and have them readily available in a single location at the start of the survey whenever possible. While advance preparation of these documents is not a regulatory requirement, it is strongly encouraged as a best practice to help facilitate a timely, organized, and efficient survey. Our goal is to reduce the amount of time spent locating documentation during the survey, allowing both facility staff and surveyors to focus on the survey process itself. Requested Documentation Acute Care (ASC, Birth Centers, CCDOC, CCEC, FSED) Assisted Living Residences Home Care (Adult Day, HCA Class A & B, HHA, IHSS, PHS, Hospice) Nursing Facilities Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (ICF,RCF) Having these materials organized and available at the beginning of the survey offers several benefits: Reduces time spent locating and retrieving documents throughout the survey. Allows surveyors to begin the review process more efficiently. Minimizes interruptions to facility staff during the survey. Helps shorten the amount of time surveyors need to remain onsite whenever possible. Please note that these documentation lists are intended to facilitate a more efficient survey process and represent the materials most commonly requested during a survey. Depending on observations made during the survey, staff interviews, complaint allegations, or other survey findings, surveyors may request additional documentation as necessary to complete the survey in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements. We recognize that every facility operates differently, and we appreciate your partnership in this effort. Your preparation and cooperation help us conduct surveys more efficiently while allowing both facility staff and surveyors to focus on what matters most ensuring the delivery of safe, high- quality care for Colorado residents. This initiative reflects the HFEMS Division’s commitment to being a Reliable, Efficient, Accountable, Compliant, and Helpful (REACH) partner to Colorado’s licensed healthcare providers while fulfilling our responsibility to protect the health and safety of the people we serve. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to quality. We appreciate your support as we implement these improvements and look forward to working with you to make the survey process as efficient and effective as possible.

SSI Discussion at HAI Advisory Committee Meeting on July 28, 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, July 28, 2-4pm. During this meeting, we will discuss: Final data from the HAI Annual Report NHSN validation projects Discussion of challenges in identifying and reporting SSIs The agenda will be posted on the CDPHE 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.

Memorandum: Quarterly ALAC Meeting August 6, 2026

 

To: Assisted Living Advisory Committee Members  From: Marcie Schweitzer, ALR Community Services Section Manager Hello ALAC Members and the Public, Join the conversation: A quarterly meeting for assisted living providers, consumers, and community stakeholders.  Hybrid Meeting: August 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.  Attendees are welcome to participate either virtually or in person. Zoom Meeting link Meeting ID: 867 4471 7572 Passcode: 743506 Phone: (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: 867 4471 7572 In-Person Meeting location:  Building A - Sabin/Cleere Conference Room 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246  Official meeting agendas and minutes and/or meeting recordings are publicly available on the Assisted Living Advisory Committee website and the agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted closer to the meeting date. Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking by attendees may occur during this meeting. Please be advised that notes collected in this manner are not considered the official record of the meeting. For more information or questions, please contact: Marcie Schweitzer, ALR Community Services Section Manager.