Webinar for Potential Colorado Health Foundation Applicants

Thursday, September 8; 12-1pm; Register Now

The Colorado Health Foundation is hosting an application information webinar for prospective grant applicants.  The webinar gives representatives from health-related nonprofits a chance to learn about the Foundation's grantmaking program.  During the webinar, Foundation staff will provide a concise overview of the application process, including:

• How to prepare applications
• Important proposal requirements
• A step-by-step walk-through of the online application process

Staff also will review the Foundation's funding priorities and take questions about any part of the process.

This webinar requires advanced registration, so please register now.  Please note that participation in the webinar is not a required part of the application process.

IHI National Forum Funding Available

Kaiser Permanente has generously awarded a grant to ClinicNET, allowing us to offer funding to help safety net clinic leaders travel to and attend the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) conferences and seminars, including their National Forum in December. IHI is world-renowned for their work to improve healthcare and patient safety, and helps accelerate improvement by cultivating concepts for improving patient care, and helping health care facilities put those ideas into action. For more contact Brooke at brooke.powers@clinicnet.org.

Interested in saving money on supplies and services?

Endorsed by COPIC and the Colorado Medical Society, GroupSource CO-Power group purchasing program will provide a free, no obligation analysis that compares the prices you currently pay to CO-Power’s negotiated price. They currently service over 5,000 physicians in private practice. Local and national references available at your request. Contact Taylor at 720.858.6179 or tschierburg@groupsourceinc.com for more information.

All About ACCs and RCCOs

Interested in knowing more about the Accountable Care Collaborative and the Regional Care Collaborative Organization?  Read CCHAP’s August 2011 Newsletter.

Happy Safety Net Clinic Week 2011!

Doctors Care kicked off Safety Net Clinic Week 2011 with a visit from State Representative Kathleen Conti!

CDC Outpatient Infection Prevention Guide & Checklist

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a guidance document and checklist specifically highlighting basic infection prevention practices in outpatient settings.

Key points from the outpatient infection prevention guide and checklist include:

• Safe medical injection practices must always be followed.  Health care personnel should use aseptic technique when preparing and administering medications.  Syringes and needles should not be reused either from patient to patient or to reenter medication vials.
• Procedures for the safe handling of potentially contaminated medical equipment - reusable medical equipment should be cleaned and reprocessed appropriately prior to use on another patient.
• Good hand hygiene, including use of alcohol-based hand rubs and hand washing with soap and water, is critical to reduce the risk of spreading infections in outpatient settings.

New Opportunitites

Funding Opportunity
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has released the RFA for the People's Garden Grant Program (PPGP).  The program is designed to facilitate the creation of produce, recreation, and/or wildlife gardens in urban and rural areas, which will provide opportunities for science-based informal education. Successful applicants will provide micro-subgrant support to smaller local projects. Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 5pm EST on Friday, August 26. The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA-NIFA-OP-003503.

Board Service Opportunity
Board members are being sought for Unidos por la Salud-United for Health (Unidos), a non-profit organization with a mission of maximizing Latino health and reducing disparities by accelerating strategic partnerships in advocacy, leadership, best practices, and research.  Representation from the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions are needed (Front Range region is full).  If you are interested in serving on the Unidos Council, please complete this form and submit it to Cathy Garcia, c/o Action 22, PO Box 697, Pueblo, CO  81002, cathy@action22.org.

Learning Opportunity
Registration is now open for Raising the Bar 2011: Elevating Adolescent Sexual Health and Promoting Social Justice conference on October 19 and 20.  Click here to register for this two day conference. Check out more details about the conference including the schedule at a glance, details on pre-conference institutes, and information about the venue at the Raising the Bar conference website.

Ethics Symposium: Ethical Relationships in Times of Limited Resources

Friday, September 16, 7:30am-4:00pm
Arvada Center
6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80003

Keynote Speaker T.R. Reid will be speaking on moral issues in health care from a national and international perspective, and many other distinguished speakers will cover topics from patient safety to evidence-based medicine. Click here for more information.

$75 fee includes registration, educational credits, breakfast and lunch.  Call 303-689-4595 to register.  Please register by August 31.

Fit and Healthy Families

Kaiser Permanente Nutrition Services has developed a new resource with tips and resources for families related to healthy eating and active living  Feel free to download them and distribute them to patients, or contact Michele Gilson, Lead Pediatric Nutrition Services at 303-614-1072 or Michele.Gilson@kp.org with questions or for free copies of the English version.

Fit and Healthy Families
Fit and Healthy Families (Spanish)

"Implementing Person-Centered Care in the Primary Care Setting" Free Presentation Aug. 29th

What does person-centered care look like in a primary care setting? Why does it matter? And finally, how can you partner with the Colorado Health Foundation to advance the practice of person-centered care? For answers to these questions and more, attend a special presentation from the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care.

"Implementing Person-Centered Care in the Primary Care Setting"
Monday, August 29, 2011
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Denver Botanic Gardens
Gates Hall
1007 York Street
Denver, CO 80206

The Event is FREE
RSVP to Sara Overby

Why should you attend?
Experts from the Institute will give an up close and personal look at what person-centered care looks like in the real world of health care from the perspective of patients, families, staff, physicians and administrators. In addition, you will have an opportunity to provide input for how this practice should look in Colorado. Following the presentation there will be a question and answer session. This is an excellent opportunity to establish a relationship with the Institute to brainstorm projects.

What will they discuss?

• How to define person- and family-centered care
• How to recognize what person- and family-centered care looks and feels like
• Why it is important
• What are the benefits of providing person- and family-centered care
• What tools should be used to create effective partnerships
• How to identify consulting, training and technical assistance opportunities

In 2012, the Colorado Health Foundation will be funding organizations and projects that advance the practice of person-centered care. Brenda Sears, program officer for Health Care, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about applying for grants in this area.

HCPF Information for Safety Net Clinics

Governmental departments publish regular newsletters containing valuable information.  Click on the links below to access these publications from the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing:

• At a Glance
• CICP Communicates (Colorado Indigent Care Program)

The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program is now offering SAVE Webinars.  Attend a 90-minute training webinar on Tuesday, August 23, 12pm MST, to see a live demonstration of the web-based method for accessing the online SAVE system.  Participants will understand how to log into the online system, run a SAVE query, and review case statuses.  It also provides participants an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the program. Pre-registration isn't necessary, just enter your name and email on the "Attend Session" page.  All questions and inquiries can be addressed via email to SAVE.help@dhs.gov.

Governor proclaims 8/22-26 Safety Net Clinic Week!

Governor John Hickenlooper has proclaimed August 22-26 to be Safety Net Clinic Week for the State of Colorado!  In an effort to raise awareness of Colorado's health care safety net providers, we encourage your clinic to participate in this second annual event, which is being sponsored by ClinicNET and the Colorado Rural Health Center.  This week is devoted to educating the public and policymakers about these vitally important health care clinics - Community-Funded Safety Net Clinics (CSNCs) and federally certified Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).

For information on how your clinic can participate, click here.  To view the official proclamation, click here.

Free healthy eating/active living resource for kids

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it) is a FREE healthy eating, active living resource for kids 7-13 years old and their families.  The program is designed to teach kids in this age group about exercise and nutrition through fun activities such as games and cooking classes.

Classes are twice a week, last 10 weeks, and begin on the day listed:

• Denver: Southwest YMCA, 5181 W Kenyon Ave.
• Starts Sunday, September 11
• Every Sunday 3-5pm & Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
• Denver: Manual High School, 1700 E 28th Ave.
• Starts Tuesday, September 13
• Every Tuesday & Thursday, 6-8pm
• Lafayette: Arapahoe/Boulder Valley YMCA, 2800 Dagny Way
• Starts Tuesday, September 6
• Every Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm & Sunday 2-4pm
• Boulder: Mapleton YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Ave.
• Starts Wednesday, September 7
• Every Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm & Sunday 2-4pm
• Lafayette: Angevine Middle School, 1150 W South Boulder Rd.
• Starts Monday, September 12
• Every Monday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm
• Longmont: YMCA, 950 Lashley St.
• Starts Tuesday, September 13
• Every Tuesday 6-8pm & Saturday 10am-12pm
• Frederick: Carbon Valley Rec Center, 7021 5th St.
• Starts Tuesday,September 20
• Every Tuesday 6-8pm & Saturday 10am-12pm
• Pueblo: Pueblo YMCA, 3200 Spaulding Ave.
• Dates and times to be determined
• Colorado Springs: Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr.
• Dates and times to be determined

To register someone in the class, the attached two forms will need to be completed with the family, and will require a primary care provider's signature.  If you have questions about MEND or would like to sign up, please call Michele at 303-614-1072.

Report: Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations

A report titled Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations has been released and is now available for download.  Underserved populations face persistent, systemic barriers to accessing oral health care, and this report covers the health disparities, access issues, and barriers to care faced by these populations.

Download the report: Oral Health Access Report Brief (PDF)

Grant Opportunity: Women Helping Others

The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others supports grassroots organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that serve the overlooked needs of women and children. The Foundation provides grants of $1,000 to $40,000 for critical health programs and social services projects that give women and children the knowledge and tools they need to improve their lives. Examples of funded programs include food and shelter for the homeless, healthcare for the poor, after-school programs, career training for under-employed women, positive programs for young girls, and domestic violence prevention programs.

Eligible organizations must have been incorporated for a minimum of three years. (The Foundation will consider funding projects of an original or pioneering nature within an existing organization.) Applications are due on September 6, 2011. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the application criteria and download the application form.

Summit County Community Forum

Colorado HealthStory believes that nothing is more important than your health and the health of your family. But the decisions you make as a community shape the health and health care experiences of individuals living here.

You are invited you to join Colorado HealthStory at a community forum to hear the health stories of fellow Summit County residents and join the conversation about health in your community.  They have gathered first hand accounts from you and your neighbors--patients, community advocates, doctors, nurses, and other residents--and now they want to share them with you, along with some community health data.

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Senior & Community Center, Fremont Room
Address: 151 Peak Blvd., Frisco, CO

Refreshments will be served.