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

Memorandum: HCAC Membership Agenda and minutes for the upcoming quarterly meetings

 

To: Home Care Advisory Committee Members and the Public From: Erica McClurg, Home Care Services Manager Hello HCAC Members and the Public, Following are the dates for the upcoming quarterly meetings: Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Click here to join the meeting Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, January 21, 2027 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Please review the minutes from the last quarterly meeting held on 1/16/25, sent in email to members prior to the meeting on 3/21/25. Members will be asked to pass a motion on whether the minutes stand as written or if the information is inaccurate and needs to be corrected at the next meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. ***Note: 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. **Public Access to the Official meeting minutes. Agenda Items: What can agencies expect from survey teams during periods of regulatory revisions? Are there additional topics members would like to discuss? What trends or changes are home care agencies noticing within the communities they serve? Questions or other inquiries into the HCAC meetings, please contact Erica McClurg - CDPHE

Memorandum: HCAC Membership Agenda and minutes for 2025

 

To: Home Care Advisory Committee Members From: Erica McClurg, Home Care Services Manager Hello HCAC Members and the Public, Following are the dates for the upcoming quarterly meetings: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Join the Zoom meeting Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Thursday, January 21, 2027 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Please review the minutes from the last quarterly meeting held on 10/17/24, sent in email to members prior to the meeting on 1/7/25.  Members will be asked to pass a motion on whether the minutes stand as written or if the information is inaccurate and needs to be corrected at the next meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. January 16th 2025 Agenda Items: Status of the website for frequently cited regulations. Trends with citations Emergency Preparedness Are there other topics that the members want to discuss? Questions or other inquiries into the HCAC meetings, please contact Erica McClurg - CDPHE

Memorandum: HCAC Membership Agenda and meeting dates October 17th, 2024

 

To: Home Care Advisory Committee Members From: Erica McClurg, Home Care Services Manager Hello HCAC Members,  Here is the Meeting Agenda for the next Home Care Advisory Committee: Date: 10/17/24 Time: 1:30p - 4:00p Team Leader: Erica McClurg Facilitator: Erica McClurg Note Taker: Home Care Advisory Meetings are held Quarterly Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m - Join the Zoom meeting Thursday January 16th 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Join the Zoom meeting Hello HCAC Members and Public,  Please review the minutes from the last quarterly meeting held on 7/18/24, sent in email to members prior to the meeting on 10/14/24.  Members will be asked to pass a motion on whether the minutes stand as written or if the information is inaccurate and needs to be corrected at the next meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. It’s that time again for our quarterly HCAC meeting! The agenda is light, so please feel free to bring any topics you’d like to discuss. 1. The guidance website is under construction and will present to the members once completed.  2. Members, please complete the 2024 Annual Training for Members. The attestation must be submitted once the training is complete. If you are not sure if you have completed the training, please contact Erica.McClurg@state.co.us. 3. Introduction to two new supervisors in the home care and hospice section; Ayla Guething and Amanda Chamberlain. 4. Infection control considerations since it is that time of year. 5. Most commonly cited regulations. 6. Discharge process/Google form .