Join NHSN Office Hours on Oct. 7 at 1 pm

 

To: Acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, critical access hospitals, outpatient hemodialysis centers, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, pediatric hospitals From: The Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Please join us at our National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Colorado Group Office Hours webinar on Wednesday, October 07, 2026 from 1:00 – 1:45 MT. The CDPHE HAI/AR program provides National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) office hours via webinar every two months to provide updates and training related to NHSN. These are a great way to connect with the HAI/AR program at CDPHE and get answers to your questions regarding the use of NHSN and HAI/AR reporting. The next NHSN office hours will be held on October 7, 2026 from 1pm-1:45pm MT via Zoom. The agenda includes the following topics: Updates from CDPHE’s NHSN Data Unit Important NHSN deadlines and resources Surgical Site Infection Review: CO reporting requirements, criteria, and case studies Q&A Register for the Office Hours through Zoom. For further information please contact the CDPHE HAI AR program: cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us.

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

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

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

Long-Term Care Informal Dispute Resolution Committee meeting October 6, 2026

 

To: Long-Term Care Nursing Facilities From: HFEMSD The Long-Term Care Informal Dispute Resolution Committee will meet on October 6, 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 October 2, 2026.  You may access the meeting remotely by way of Google Meet or phone:  Join with Google Meet  Join by phone - 1 336-542-3112 PIN: 840 189 773# For more information, please contact Elaine Sabyan

Memorandum: ALAC Meeting – October 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 October 1, 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. Please note: 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.