Announcement of the upcoming Quarterly Home Care Advisory Committee Meeting

 

Good afternoon, The next Home Care Advisory Committee (HCAC) meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Prior to the meeting, please take a few moments to review the July 16, 2026 HCAC meeting minutes. During the July meeting, committee members will be asked to vote to approve the minutes or recommend any necessary revisions before they are finalized. July 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes The agenda for the October 15 meeting is also available for your review. October 15, 2026 Meeting Agenda The agenda includes new discussion topics driven directly by questions and feedback received from providers across the state. We are excited to introduce a new standing agenda item, "Provider Questions & Regulatory Clarifications," which will focus on common regulatory questions and operational challenges identified through agency inquiries. Our goal is to use these discussions to identify themes, provide greater clarity, and help shape future guidance and educational resources. We appreciate your continued participation and look forward to another productive discussion. If there are additional topics you would like the committee to consider, please feel free to send them to me prior to the meeting. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on October 15th. Erica McClurg Erica.McClurg@state.co.us Manager, Home Care and Hospice Section Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Home Care Advisory Committee – Membership Opportunity

 

Dear Home Care Stakeholders, Interested in Influencing the Future of Home Care in Colorado? Have you ever wondered what a Home Care Advisory Committee member does? Have you been interested in sharing your expertise, experiences, and perspective to help shape home care policy and regulation in Colorado? Now is your opportunity. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking applicants for membership on the Home Care Advisory Committee (HCAC). We are especially interested in strengthening representation from: Rural communities. Underserved populations. Pediatric providers and advocates. Home care consumers and family representatives. Diverse home care settings and provider types that may be underrepresented. Other stakeholders with unique perspectives on home care services. The Home Care Advisory Committee provides recommendations to CDPHE and the Colorado Board of Health regarding home care regulations, licensing, and implementation of home care programs. Committee members serve as valuable partners in helping ensure Colorado's home care system reflects the needs of providers, consumers, caregivers, and communities throughout Colorado. Committee Member Responsibilities Include: Attending quarterly committee meetings Reviewing and discussing home care regulatory and policy issues Providing recommendations and stakeholder feedback Representing the interests and perspectives of your community or area of expertise Participating in annual committee training Collaborating with fellow members to support quality home care services throughout Colorado. Committee membership is voluntary, and members serve a three-year term. How to Apply Please complete the HCAC Membership Application using the link below): HCAC Membership Application Form Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 Following the application deadline, submissions will be reviewed and provided to current Home Care Advisory Committee members for consideration and voting on prospective committee members. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply and help ensure Colorado's home care community is represented by a broad range of voices and perspectives. Your experience matters. Your perspective matters. Join the conversation and help shape the future of home care in Colorado. Sincerely, Erica McClurg Home Care and Hospice Programs Manager Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment erica.mcclurg@dphe.state.co.us

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.

Memorandum: ALAC Special Work Group Interest Meeting – Informational Session

 

To: Assisted Living Advisory Committee Members and the Public From: Marcie Schweitzer, ALR Community Services Section Manager, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Service Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hello ALAC Members and the Public, Join the conversation: An ALAC Special Workgroup Interest meeting for assisted living providers, consumers, and community stakeholders.  3/26/26 Hybrid Meeting at 1:30 p.m.  In-Person location:  4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246 Building A, Sabin/Cleere Conference Room Virtual options:  Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 867 4471 7572, Passcode: 743506  Phone: (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: 867 4471 7572 Special Work Group Interest Meeting Informational and preparatory session for ALAC members interested in potential special work groups. Agenda includes overview of work group expectations, SBAR framework for recommendations, and discussion of potential topics. No work group will be formed at this meeting. Any formal proposals will require committee approval at the April 23 quarterly meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date. Website: Assisted Living Advisory Committee | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Meeting Information: March 2026 ALAC Meeting Agenda  Contact: Send any questions about the meeting to the Assisted Living Residences Supervisory team at cdphe_hfemsd_alrsups@state.co.us  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.

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.

CDPHE Recruiting 2 Members for HAI Advisory Committee

 

To: Facility Administrators, Physicians, Health Insurers, Infection Preventionists, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Staff From: CDPHE Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Program CDPHE is recruiting two new members of the Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory (HAI) Committee. Currently, the committee is requesting applicants for the following two positions: Physician, and Representative from a health insurer The physician must be board-certified or board-eligible physician, licensed in the state of Colorado, affiliated with a Colorado hospital or medical school, an active member of a national organization specializing in health-care epidemiology or infection control, and have demonstrated an interest and expertise in health facility infection control.  Applicants must be a resident of Colorado and must be able to contribute objectively to committee meetings from the perspective of the position. All interested and qualified individuals should apply. This position will be appointed by the Executive Director of CDPHE for a term of three years. Please see the Recruitment Letter for details. For further information, contact Nicole Harty at cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us.