Home Health Agency Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Committee meeting - September 2026

 

To: Home Health Agency providers   From: HFEMSD The Home Health Agency IDR Committee will not meet on September 15, 2026. The committee has not received requests for review. The next scheduled meeting is October 20, 2026. For more information, please contact Elaine Sabyan.

Hospice Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Committee meeting - September 2026

 

To: Hospice Providers From: HFEMSD The HOSPICE IDR Committee will not meet on September 15, 2026. The committee has not received IDR requests for review. The next scheduled meeting is October 20, 2026  For more information please contact Elaine Sabyan.

Memorandum: ALAC Meeting – September 2026

 

To: Assisted Living Advisory Committee Members  From: Marcie Schweitzer, ALR Community Services Section Manager Hello ALAC Members and the Public, Join the conversation: An advisory meeting for assisted living providers, consumers, and community stakeholders.  At the request of committee members, the Assisted Living Advisory Committee will hold a 100% virtual meeting on September 15, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please note: This is a virtual meeting only. There is no physical location to attend in person. Zoom Connection Details:  Zoom Meeting link Meeting ID: 867 4471 7572 Passcode: 743506 Phone Connection Details:  (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: 867 4471 7572 We have added a new announcement banner to share important updates on our website: Assisted Living Advisory Committee | CDPHE. Please visit the website routinely for new banner updates and schedule changes and to view prior meeting minutes and/or recordings. Official agendas are posted as upcoming meeting dates approach. 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.

New Training Available: Safeguarding Healthcare: Preparing for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) & Other Power Outages

 

To: Administrators, Directors and Staff From: Melanie Roth, Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services Division New Training Available: Safeguarding Healthcare: Preparing for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) & Other Power Outages  A new class, “Safeguarding Healthcare: Preparing for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) & Other Power Outages" is now live on COTrain. (You can log in or create an account.) The course I.D. # is 1139191. We encourage you to share this class with your staff. Power grid failures can stem from a wide variety of circumstances, and one of them is a Public Safety Power Shutoff, implemented to prevent electrical equipment from sparking fast-spreading, catastrophic wildfires during extreme weather. In this course, you will explore and understand what Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and other outage events are, why they happen, and how to prepare your healthcare environment to keep your residents, patients, and clients safe. You’ll gain practical tools for emergency planning, learn how to protect those who depend on electricity for medical care, and how to access and use critical information during power outages. Check out all of our self-guided training in our Provider Training Catalog. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie.Roth-Lawson@state.co.us

Inaugural Colorado Falls Prevention Summit 9/22/2026

 

Colorado Falls Prevention Summit September 22, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Cherry Creek Conference Center 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, Co. Register Here Learn about staying active, strong, and independent as you age. Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. They are often triggered by factors such as declining balance and strength, vision challenges, medication effects, and preventable hazards where we live every day. Join the Colorado Falls Prevention Summit and discover practical ways to stay active, confident, and independent. Hear from experts, explore helpful resources, and learn simple changes that can make a big difference in reducing your risk of a fall. Advancing Innovation, Collaboration & Impact in Falls Prevention is a statewide Summit bringing together healthcare leaders, emergency responders, community organizations, policymakers, researchers, and aging advocates to address one of Colorado’s most pressing public health challenges. Through inspiring keynote presentations, expert panels, interactive breakout sessions, and the launch of the Colorado Falls Prevention Coalition, attendees will explore innovative strategies, emerging technologies, community partnerships, and evidence-based approaches that help older adults stay safe, healthy, and independent. Together, participants will help shape a coordinated vision for reducing falls and improving quality of life across Colorado. Register Today! Please note, there are no refunds. Please contact jodi.waterhouse@cuanschutz.edu with any questions. You do not need to create an account after clicking "Checkout" on the next page. Please enter your email address and click "Checkout as Guest" to make your payment. Prices range from $25.00 to $45.00, depending on the options selected  Register Here More information regarding the Colorado Falls Prevention Coalition (CFPC)

OASIS Broadcast September 2026

 

To: Home Health Agencies, Administrators, and OASIS Coordinators From: The Staff Onboarding & Provider Support Program of Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) OASIS Broadcast September 2026 Other questions? Contact wendy.castro@state.co.us or cdphe_oasis_colorado@state.co.us

MDS Broadcast September 2026

 

To: MDS Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, Billing and Coding Personnel, Licensed Nursing Facilities Administrators From: The Staff Onboarding & Provider Support Program of Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) MDS Broadcast September 2026 Other questions? Contact wendy.castro@state.co.us or cdphe_mds_colorado@state.co.us

CDC Advancing Hemovigilance to Identify Transfusion-Transmitted Infections

 

To: Facility Administrators and Infection Preventionists From: CDPHE Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program  The CDPHE Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program encourages healthcare facilities to voluntarily enroll in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) hemovigilance module in 2026. The module tracks infrequent (a handful of events in the U.S. every one to two years) but serious transfusion-transmitted infections (TTI) nationwide to facilitate a rapid public health response. All U.S. healthcare facilities that transfuse blood components and manufactured blood products are eligible to report.  Earlier this year, the CDC updated the hemovigilance module of the NHSN Biovigilance Component to quickly and systematically identify emerging pathogens that blood transfusions can transmit. The new module (version 3.0) is substantially streamlined compared with the previous version. Participating healthcare facilities’ laboratory systems will flag pathogens of interest.* The flag prompts the hospital epidemiologist or infection preventionist to review the patient’s 30-day transfusion history and send an alert to the CDC via NHSN if the test is positive. The CDC will work with the CDPHE HAI/AR Program to investigate TTIs in Colorado.  Eligible healthcare facilities can now enroll in the new hemovigilance module, complete the Annual Facility Survey, and report through the NHSN Biovigilance Component.  TTIs can be severe and geographically widespread, but providers frequently under-identify them. Enrolling in the NHSN hemovigilance module 3.0 helps keep patients and the public safe. Enrollment is voluntary. To voluntarily enroll your healthcare facility, follow the steps outlined in the Facility Next Steps NHSN Hemovigilance flyer. For questions about using NHSN or the public health response to TTIs in Colorado, email the HAI/AR Program at cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us. *Pathogens of interest include:  Viruses: Cache Valley virus, Colorado tick fever virus, dengue virus, eastern equine encephalitis virus, hepatitis A virus, hepatitis E virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Oropouche virus, Powassan virus, St. Louis encephalitis virus, tick-borne encephalitis virus, Chikungunya virus, yellow fever virus, Zika virus.  Bacteria: Acinetobacter baumannii, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Brucella spp., Coxiella burnetii (Q fever), Ehrlichia spp., Leclercia adecarboxylata, Rickettsia rickettsii.  Parasites: Babesia spp., Leishmania spp., Plasmodium spp. (malaria). Facility Next Steps NHSN Hemovigilance flyer

Nursing Home Round Table 9/1/2026

 

To: Nursing Home Providers/Stakeholders From: Chad Fear, Nursing Facilities Section Manager, HFEMSD Agenda for 9/1/26 Nursing Home Round Table

Long Term Care (LTC) Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Committee Meeting Sept 1st, 2026

 

To: Long Term Care Providers From: HFEMSD The LTC IDR Committee will meet on September 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The 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 August 28, 2026.    You may access the meeting remotely by way of Google Meet or phone: Join with Google Meet Join by phone – 1 240-394-8505 PIN: 609 989 268#

September 2, 2026, Nursing Home Licensing General Rule Updates Stakeholder Meeting

 

To: Nursing Home providers and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 5 - Nursing Care Facilities From: HFEMSD  You are invited to participate in the stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 5 - Nursing Care Facilities. Stakeholder engagement is crucial for the Department’s effort to align Chapter 5 with nursing home care and service delivery in Colorado and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of nursing home residents. A list of all planned future meetings is included below. We encourage all interested parties to attend and participate in the stakeholder meetings. All meetings are open to the public and hosted in a hybrid format with in-person and online attendance options.  The next stakeholder meeting is Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Expected topics to be covered at this meeting include resident records and information management and pharmacy and diagnostic services, as well as a review of changes made to previously discussed standards related to food and nutrition services and food assistants. 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: 841 1533 5863 Passcode: 296312 Find your local number Meeting dates are scheduled through February 2027. Future meetings are currently planned for: October 7, 2026 November 4, 2026 December 2, 2026 January 6, 2027 February 3, 2027 For detailed information about the stakeholder process, including an updated tentative schedule of topics for each meeting, please refer to the stakeholder information letter. Please note that the topic schedule may change and is reviewed and adjusted after each monthly meeting to accommodate additional time dedicated toward discussion of complex issues as they arise.  Additional meeting details, including agendas and proposed rule language, are available in the public Google folder dedicated to this rulemaking in advance of each monthly stakeholder meeting.  We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all people to engage fully. Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities and language services for individuals whose first language is not English may be provided upon request. Please notify the Nondiscrimination Coordinator at cdphe_nondiscrimination@state.co.us or 303-692-2102 at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.   Please be aware that the meetings are recorded. Attendees may use artificial intelligence (AI) note-taking tools; however, notes taken in this manner do not constitute the official record of the meeting. Official meeting records are available from the department upon request.  If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 5, you may sign up to receive notice of each meeting and other important information emailed directly to you. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties. Notice of each meeting will be sent via email and via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly one to two weeks before each meeting.  If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact Francile Beights at francile.beights@state.co.us or Grace Sandeno at grace.sandeno@state.co.us.

Dialysis Treatment Clinic General Rule Update Stakeholder Process Reminder September 2026

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  In June, the Department convened its 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. This is a friendly reminder that 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 Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

Assisted Living Residences Informal Dispute Resolution (ALR IDR) Committee meeting August 2026

 

To: Assisted Living Residences Providers From: HFEMSD The ALR IDR Committee will meet on August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The 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 Monday, August 24, 2026. You may access the meeting remotely by way of Google Meet or by phone:   Join with Google Meet Phone (US) 1 813-501-2331 PIN: 623 305 517# For more information, please contact: Elaine Sabyan

Hospice Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Committee meeting August 2026

 

To: Hospice Providers From: HFEMSD The HOSPICE IDR Committee will not meet on August 18, 2026. The committee has not received requests for review. The next scheduled meeting is September 15, 2026.  For more information, please contact: Elaine Sabyan

Link CORRECTION: 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 Dear Stakeholders, The link that was provided previously for the Service Availability Form (SAF) Biennial Stakeholder Announcement on July 24, 2026 was incorrect. Here is the CORRECT SAF Interested Parties Sign-Up link for you to use and send out to those who might wish to partake in the stakeholdering process. Our apologies for any inconveniences this may have caused. The SAF Questionnaire will be open until August 31, 2026. 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.