Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee Openings: Representative From a Health Insurer

TO: Licensed Facilities in Colorado FROM: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is recruiting new members for the Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory (HAI) Committee. Currently, the committee is requesting applicants for the position of a representative from a health insurer. Each position will be appointed by the Executive Director of CDPHE for a term of three years. The application can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qATjBn7HOmBJPMX6rQM5f4l18Q2itr1p/view?usp=sharing The HAI Advisory Committee is established under Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) 25-3-602 to provide oversite to CDPHE for the collection and public reporting of data on HAI infection rates from health facilities. The committee may also advise CDPHE on other HAI-related activities. The committee typically meets eight to ten times each year on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at CDPHE in Denver, and all meetings are open for the public attendance and comment. During the COVID-19 response, meetings are being held using telephone and video conferencing. There are 11 members who represent a variety of stakeholders. Membership is voluntary and qualifications are outlined in statute. The representative from a health insurer must be employed by, or affiliated with, a health insurance company that serves Colorado residents. This position represents health insurers in the state. CDPHE invites qualified persons to complete and submit the attached application with a resume or curriculum vitae by email to lynda.saignaphone@state.co.us. The deadline for submission is Friday, August 21st. CDPHE will review applicants internally and discuss a summary of top applicants with the HAI Advisory Committee during an open session before making a recommendation to the Executive Director for appointment. For more information, please email or call Lynda Saignaphone at lynda.saignaphone@state.co.us or 303-692-2923.