October 15, 2026 - House Bill 1294 Stakeholder Forum - Branch Updates

 

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 be presenting  Branch updates DATES: Meetings will be held quarterly, generally on the third Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:00-3:00 pm. To participate, we have a number of resource links below.  HB 1294 Stakeholder Forum Website (includes meeting information and invite/communication sign-up)  Agenda Item Request Form  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

October 7, 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, October 7, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Expected topics to be covered at this meeting include infection control and emergency medical preparedness, as well as a review of changes made to previously discussed resident records and information management and pharmacy services. 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: 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.

6 CCR 1015-4 - Statewide Emergency Medical and Trauma Care System, Chapter Three - Designation of Trauma Facilities, Stakeholder Engagement Announcement

 

To: Licensed Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, Freestanding Emergency Departments, and Community Clinics   From: HFEMSD   The Department is excited to announce that it is convening a stakeholder engagement process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1015-4 - Statewide Emergency Medical and Trauma Care Systems, Chapter Three - Designation of Trauma Facilities (Trauma Chapter 3). This update of Trauma Chapter Three will run concurrently with planned updates to our health facility chapter at 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 4 – General Hospitals, and will also incorporate recent facility-related statutory changes. All hospitals offering emergency services, free-standing emergency departments, and community clinics providing emergency services are required to participate in the trauma system and are regulated by Trauma Chapter Three, and thus have an interest in this update. Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to align Trauma Chapter Three with hospital facility care and requirements. All interested parties are invited to attend our stakeholder meetings either in-person at the Department or online via Zoom. To ensure that you receive notice of all meetings related to the update of 6 CCR 1015-4, Chapter 3, please sign up for the Trauma Chapter Three mailing list. Please share this link with anyone interested in this rulemaking process. Meetings are currently planned for: October 28, 2026, Carson Room, 1-4 pm November 18, 2026, Carson Room, 1-4 pm December 16, 2026, Building B, Room B1F, 1-4 pm January 27, 2027, Location TBD February 24, 2027, TBD March 24, 2027, TBD April 28, 2027, TBD May 26, 2027, TBD June 23, 2027, TBD July 28, 2027, TBD August 25, 2027, TBD September 22, 2027, TBD October 27, 2027, TBD   Please note the dates and location of each meeting due to scheduling adjustments around the holidays and the limited availability of in-person meeting space. Notice of each Trauma Chapter Three meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system one to two weeks before each meeting. Meeting details, including agendas and proposed rule language, will be available before each meeting in the public Google folder dedicated to this rulemaking. The first stakeholder meeting will be Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at: 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: 835 2046 2002  Passcode: 718414 Find your local number   If you are interested in the stakeholder process for updating hospital licensing standards at 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 4 - Hospitals, please sign up to receive notice for those meetings, Zoom links, and other important information. Please feel free to share this link with others interested in the update to Chapter 4 - Hospitals.   If you have any questions or comments before the first meeting, please contact Grace Sandeno at grace.sandeno@state.co.us or Ellen Eggleston at ellen.eggleston@state.co.us.

Dialysis Treatment Clinic General Rule Update Additional Stakeholder Meeting

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  Thank you to everyone who participated in the process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics. Since the last meeting, the Department has received written feedback about incorporating hemodiafiltration into the draft rule. As a result, the Department is convening a special stakeholder meeting dedicated to this topic on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building A, Room Carson Remote meeting information: Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to align Chapter 15 with dialysis care and requirements in Colorado and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. The draft rule for discussion at the meeting is available in the public folder for this rulemaking. Please submit written comments to Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us.  As has been discussed throughout the process, the Department is planning to present a request for rulemaking hearing at the Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, 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.

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 The Division is publishing a Service Availability Form Questionnaire for all interested stakeholders to complete regarding the healthcare services listed on the form in connection with non-medical denial-of-care and the “Patient’s Right to Know Act.” The law requires general hospitals, community clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs), and licensed hospital units to make publicly available a list of the health-care services which are generally available or are subject to significant restriction related to the following topics: Reproductive health-care services; LGBTQ health-care services; End-of-life health-care services. The Department reviews the Service Availability Form every 2 years to assess whether the form adequately addresses those healthcare services related to Reproductive Health-care, LGBTQ Healthcare, and End-of-Life Health-care which are or may be subject to non-medical denial of care in Colorado. The questionnaire asks whether there are any additional procedures that stakeholders feel should be included in the Service Availability Form. Please provide your feedback on the Service Availability Form here. The questionnaire will close August 31, 2026. After the Division has a chance to review responses, it will determine if further stakeholder review is necessary. Please sign-up to the interested parties list to receive further notice pertaining to this and future updates. Stakeholder engagement is integral to the Department’s effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients in Colorado. All interested parties are encouraged to complete the questionnaire. 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.

Update Regarding Community Integrated Health Care Service Agencies Board of Health Rulemaking - 6 CCR 1011-3 (CIHCS) Rules Revision Roundtable

 

To: All CIHCS Agencies, All Health Facilities, All Community Paramedics, All Emergency Medical Services Agencies, All Interested Parties From: HFEMSD  Thank you to everyone who has participated in the rule revision meetings to update and revise 6 CCR 1011-3, Standards for Community Integrated Health Care Service Agencies (CIHCS). The Board of Health has set this for a Rulemaking Hearing that will be held on August 19, 2026. To sign up to provide testimony related to the rules during the Board of Health’s hearing, please follow the instructions on the Board of Health’s webpage. If you wish to receive individual notice of this process and future rule updates related to CIHCS agency rules, please sign up to our interested parties list. Feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact Ash Jackson at ash.jackson@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

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.

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

Dialysis Treatment Clinic General Rule Update Stakeholder Process Update

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  The Department recently convened its fifth and 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. 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 or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

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.

June 18, 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, June 18, 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. Thursday July 16, 2026 at 1pm-2:30pm To participate, we have a number of resource links below.   HB 1294 Stakeholder Forum Website (includes meeting information and invite/communication sign-up)  Agenda Item Request Form 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