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.

August 5, 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, August 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Expected topics to be covered at this meeting include food and nutrition services and food assistants, as well as a review of changes made to previously discussed standards related to social services and resident engagement. 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: September 2, 2026 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.

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

 

To: Assisted Living Residences Providers From: HFEMSD The ALR IDR Committee will not meet on July 23, 2026. No requests have been received for committee review. The next scheduled meeting is August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.   For more information please contact Elaine Sabyan

Announcement of the 7.16.2026 Quarterly Home Care Advisory Committee Meeting

 

Good afternoon, The next Home Care Advisory Committee (HCAC) meeting will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Prior to the meeting, please take a few moments to review the April 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. April 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes The agenda for the July 16 meeting is also available for your review. July 16, 2026 Meeting Agenda The agenda includes several 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 July 16. Erica McClurg Erica.McClurg@state.co.us Manager, Home Care and Hospice Section Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

July 16, 2026 - House Bill 1294 Stakeholder Forum - Extended Survey

 

To: All Stakeholders  From: HFEMSD  You are invited to participate in the 1294 Stakeholder Forum. House Bill 1294 Stakeholder Forum is an opportunity to promote dialogue and transparency for issues of interest and concern to all licensed healthcare facilities. Pursuant to C.R.S 25-3-113, the Stakeholder Forum consists of representatives from various types of provider facilities licensed by the department along with consumers, consumer advocates, ombudsmen and other interested parties which meet at least four times each year for the Department to discuss and take into consideration the concerns and issues of interest to the forum members and other attendees regarding the development and implementation of rules and other matters that affect all licensed health care facilities. At this meeting, the department will present:  Extended survey criteria DATES: This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 1:00pm-2:30pm.  The series of ongoing 1294 meetings which will be held for 90 minutes beginning in May to continue discussions regarding the extended survey criteria. To participate, we have a number of resource links below.   HB 1294 Stakeholder Forum Website (includes meeting information and invite/communication sign-up)  REMINDER: 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. If you have any further questions or comments before the meeting, please contact Rachel Bader at rachel.bader@state.co.us

Assisted Living Advisory Committee: July 2026 Virtual Meeting Notice

 

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 committee is meeting on a monthly basis. Depending on department availability, a Thursday afternoon slot will be selected. However, because a campus conference room is unavailable for the July 2026 meeting, the July session will be 100% virtual only. There will be no in-person option available for this date. Virtual Meeting: July 14, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please note: This is a virtual meeting only, so there is no 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 our portal to share important updates. Please visit the Assisted Living Advisory Committee | CDPHE website routinely for new banner updates and schedule changes. Minutes and/or recordings of the meetings are publicly available, and official agendas will be 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.

MDS Broadcast July 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 July 2026 Other questions? Contact: wendy.castro@state.co.us or cdphe_mds_colorado@state.co.us

OASIS Broadcast July 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 July 2026 Other questions? Contact: wendy.castro@state.co.us or cdphe_oasis_colorado@state.co.us

Nursing Home Round Table 7.07.2026

 

To: Nursing Home Providers/Stakeholders From: Chad Fear, Nursing Facilities Section Manager, Health Facilities 7/7/26 Agenda for Nursing Home Round Table

LTC IDR Committee meeting July 7, 2026

 

To: LTC Nursing Facilities From: HFEMSD The LTC (NF) IDR Committee will meet on July 7, 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 July 3, 2026. You may access the meeting remotely by way of Google Meet or phone: Join with Google Meet or Join by phone – 1 413-327-2335  PIN: 727 020 901#   For more information or questions, please contact Elaine Sabyan.

July 1, 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. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in the stakeholder meetings. All meetings will be open to the public and hosted in a hybrid format with in-person and online attendance options.  The next stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Expected topics to be covered at this meeting include: medical director qualifications social services resident engagement review of changes to the resident care requirements 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 have been extended and are now scheduled through February 2027. Future meetings are currently planned for: August 5, 2026  September 2, 2026 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.