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 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 10, 2026 Stakeholder Meeting for General Updates to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  You are invited to participate in the stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics.  The Department reviews its rules every five to seven years in accordance with Section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. to assess their appropriateness and ensure they remain up-to-date with recent statutory and regulatory changes and developments in healthcare settings. During its last review, the Department identified several changes necessary to better reflect current practice, standards, and language in the dialysis setting. The final stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 15, please sign-up to receive notice of each meeting, Zoom links, and other important meeting information. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  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. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in the stakeholder meetings. Notice of each meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly 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.  If you have any questions or comments prior to the first meeting, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

June 3, 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, June 3, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Expected topics for this meeting include review of changes from previous meetings and continued work on Part 11 and reviewing past comments. 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: July 1, 2026  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.

Memorandum: Quarterly ALAC Meeting May 7, 2026

To: Assisted Living Advisory Committee Members  From: Marcie Schweitzer, ALR Community Services Section Manager Hello ALAC Members and the Public, Quarterly ALAC Meeting May 7, 2026 Join the conversation: A quarterly meeting for assisted living providers, consumers, and community stakeholders.  Hybrid Meeting: May 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.  Attendees are welcome to participate either virtually or in person. Zoom Meeting link Meeting ID: 867 4471 7572 Passcode: 743506 Phone: (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: 867 4471 7572 In-Person Meeting location:  Building A - Sabin/Cleere Conference Room 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246  Official meeting agendas and minutes are publicly available on the Assisted Living Advisory Committee webpage. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted closer to the meeting date. 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.

May 13, 2026 Stakeholder Meeting for General Updates to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  The Department is excited to announce that it will be convening a stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics. The Department reviews its rules every five to seven years in accordance with Section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. to assess their appropriateness and ensure they remain up-to-date with recent statutory and regulatory changes and developments in healthcare settings. During its last review, the Department identified several changes necessary to better reflect current practice, standards, and language in the dialysis setting. Public meetings are currently planned for the second Wednesday of the month from February 2026 through June 2026 for a total of five meetings. All interested parties are invited to attend meetings either in-person at the Department or online via Zoom.  The third stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - from 1:00pm to 3:00 p.m. 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: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 15, please sign-up to receive notice of each meeting, Zoom links, and other important meeting information. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  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. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in the stakeholder meetings. Notice of each meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly 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.  Meetings are currently planned for: June 10, 2026 If you have any questions or comments prior to the first meeting, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

May 6, 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, May 6, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Expected topics for this meeting include review of changes from previous meetings, and continued work on Part 11 - Resident Care. In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building B, Room B1E 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: June 3, 2026 July 1, 2026  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.

Update Regarding Abbreviated Stakeholder Process for Community Integrated Health Care Service Agencies - 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 monthly rule revision roundtable meetings to update and revise 6 CCR 1011-3, Standards for Community Integrated Health Care Service Agencies (CIHCS). As a result of stakeholder participation thus far, the Department and stakeholders completed the review of the updated regulations during the March meeting. Monthly meetings previously scheduled for April and May will no longer be held. The Department may decide to reconvene this stakeholder group at a later time if needed. The Department will continue to receive written comments. The draft CIHCS rules remain updated as a result of the last stakeholder meeting and are available in the public folder for this rulemaking. To provide written comment(s) on the draft rules, please email Ash Jackson at ash.jackson@state.co.us. The request for rulemaking at the Board of Health will be June 17, 2026. The Board of Health does not accept public testimony during rule requests; however, if the Board accepts our rule request, the rulemaking hearing will be scheduled for August 19, 2026, at which point the Board encourages public testimony regarding the proposed rules. Details will follow in additional public notices. If you wish to receive individual notice of this process, please sign up to our interested parties list related to CIHCS agency rulemakings. 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.

April 8, 2026 Stakeholder Meeting for General Updates to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics

 

To: Dialysis treatment clinics and all parties interested in the stakeholder process to update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 From: HFEMSD  The Department is excited to announce that it will be convening a stakeholder process to review, reorganize, and update 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 15 - Dialysis Treatment Clinics. The Department reviews its rules every five to seven years in accordance with Section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. to assess their appropriateness and ensure they remain up-to-date with recent statutory and regulatory changes and developments in healthcare settings. During its last review, the Department identified several changes necessary to better reflect current practice, standards, and language in the dialysis setting. Public meetings are currently planned for the second Wednesday of the month from February 2026 through June 2026 for a total of five meetings. All interested parties are invited to attend meetings either in-person at the Department or online via Zoom.  The third stakeholder meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - from 1:00pm to 3:00 p.m. In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building B, Room B1E Remote meeting information: Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 849 5996 8348 Passcode: 997178 Find your local number If you are interested in participating in the stakeholder process to update Chapter 15, please sign-up to receive notice of each meeting, Zoom links, and other important meeting information. Please feel free to share this link with other interested parties.  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. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in the stakeholder meetings. Notice of each meeting will be emailed directly to interested parties and sent via the Division’s portal messaging system roughly 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.  Meetings are currently planned for: April 8, 2026 May 13, 2026 June 10, 2026 If you have any questions or comments prior to the first meeting, please contact Nicola Koepnick at nicola.koepnick@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

April 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.  Given the length of time since the last major update of the Chapter 5 rules and robust stakeholder discussions thus far, the Department is extending stakeholder meetings through February 2027 to ensure that there is time for a full review and to make necessary changes. 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, April 1, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Expected topics for this meeting include review of changes from previous meetings, and Part 11 - Resident Care and related definitions. In-person meeting location: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80234 Building B, Room B1F 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: April 1, 2026 May 6, 2025 June 3, 2026 July 1, 2026  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.