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The Eldercare Specialist Program at Arapahoe Community College is offering scholarships for their Eldercare Specialist Certificate Program . This five credit-hour certificate includes two courses: (1) Concepts for Elder Care and (2) Introduction to Food Production Principles and Practices. The courses are completed over one 15-week semester. Once completed, students can work in a variety of settings to assist individuals create a vibrant home life. Insight into leadership, learning circles, team work and problem solving are a few of the new skills these participants will gain. You can view a brochure on the certificate program here. Please share this information with anyone that you think might be interested in this program. For more information, please Valerie Carter, RN, BSN, CCM, Faculty NUA, Department Chair APT, ELS, NUA, (303) 797-5962 or Valerie.carter@arapahoe.edu

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Health will be providing quality management program (QMP) presentations at northern Colorado locations. These workshops will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one hour lunch-on-your-own. From our presentation, group discussions and breakout sessions, you will: understand the core elements (plan, do, study and act) of a Quality Management Program (QMP), gain working knowledge on how to successfully use a QMP, and learn how to incorporate your QMP in day to day operations. Dress casually and feel free to bring your own snacks and refreshments. Don't forget your Golden Ticket, if you have one. This class is limited to ONE ATTENDEE per agency. All registration for Denver and Colorado Springs classes are closed. Save these dates: Fort Collins: Wednesday, Nov 13, Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road Greeley: Tuesday, Nov 12, Banner Home Care, 5628 W 19th St Registration is...

The Regional Partners of the Colorado Front Range Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) invite you to join together in addressing the difficult issues of evacuation at a FREE evacuation seminar on November 18-19, 2013 at the Denver Marriott DTC. The Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) supports local preparedness efforts to respond to all-hazards mass casualty incidents, including natural disasters, epidemic disease outbreaks, large-scale hazardous material incidents, and terrorist attacks. Different tracks: For Home Health Care agencies and organizations , your track will consist of multiple group stakeholder discussions to review and develop plans, agreements and procedures that may affect how you respond and provide services to your clients during a disaster. For Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Residences: The long term care track offers the opportunity to meet local preparedness partners, refine and develop plans and discuss available resources. The time...

Due to the Federal funding slowdown, the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Health cancelled the OASIS training scheduled for October 7-8, 2013 at Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins. At this time, this is the only training session cancelled. Re-scheduling is expected in 2014. All Denver sessions are currently full, and will proceed as planned if funding allows. Please note: This class is in addition to the ongoing QMP presentations, and does not replace them. QMP classes are proceeding as planned. For further information email cdphe.a-n-c-qa@state.co.us

Assisted Living Providers and Other Stakeholders are invited to attend the next ALR Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 12:00-2:00 PM in the Sabin-Cleere room, located on the first floor of Building A on our Cherry Creek Campus. After the meeting, please join us for a reception in the Sabin Cleere Room from 2:30-4:00 PM as we honor Terry Zamell on her retirement from CPDHE after 26+ years. Attached is the Tentative Agenda and Parking Pass. On the day of the meeting, go to http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=CDPHE-HF%2FCBONLayout&cid=1251590616731&pagename=CBONWrapper and check the September 26 date to see if there are any handouts for the meeting. Please RSVP to Melanie.Roth-Lawson@state.co.us no later than Tuesday, September 24, 2013 and indicate if you will attend in-person or call in. Conference calling is for providers outside the Denver metro area. To participate by telephone, please follow these instruction...

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Health rescheduled the quality management program (QMP) presentations at La Junta. It will now be one day earlier (Wednesday Oct 2) at the same location and time. All registered attendees will be re-registered for the new date. We plan to reschedule the presentation for the Northern Front Range area later this year. The remaining classes will proceed as planned. All Denver sessions are booked. This class is limited to ONE ATTENDEE per agency. Save these dates: Alamosa: Tuesday, Oct 1, Alamosa County Public Health Department Colorado Springs:  Wednesday, Oct 23, Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado, 1130 W Woodman Road or  Wednesday, Oct 30, Interim Healthcare of Southeastern Colorado, 1901 N Union Blvd or  Monday, Nov 4, Amazing Care Home Health Services, 5755 Mark Dabling Blvd Grand Junction: Tuesday, Oct 15, Hilltop Community Resources, 625 27 ½ Road ...

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Health will reschedule the quality management program (QMP)  presentations at Loveland due to current flood conditions. These presentations were scheduled at the Ranch Event Center tomorrow, Sept 17, and at Vitality  Home Healthcare, Wednesday Sept 18. We plan to reschedule the presentation for the Northern Front Range area later this year.  The remaining classes will proceed as planned. All Denver sessions are booked. This class is limited to ONE ATTENDEE per agency.  Save these dates: Alamosa:  Tuesday, Oct 1, Alamosa County Public Health Department  Colorado Springs:  Wednesday, Oct 23, Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado, 1130 W Woodman Road or  Wednesday, Oct 30, Interim Healthcare of Southeastern Colorado, 1901 N Union Blvd  or  Monday, October 4, Amazing Care Home Health Services, 5755 Mark Dabling Blvd Grand Junction: Tuesday, Oct 15...

This message is being sent on behalf of the Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology Division at CDPHE. The Denver Metro TB Clinic and the Colorado Coalition Against Tuberculosis invite nurses and other health care providers from home health agencies and long-term care facilities to attend a tuberculosis update and skin testing practicum on Thursday November 14th, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 5 PM at the Rita Bass Training Center at Denver Health. Course Objectives are:  Express an increased and updated knowledge of TB infection and TB disease Demonstrate their skill in placing and reading the TST You can register for the event by visiting the  Denver Health website. Kerri McClory 303-692-2638 or  kerri.mcclory@state.co.us

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Health will be providing OASIS Refresher training at the locations specified below. This presentation is hosted by Betty Metz, and will be from 9:00-4:30 on two days. From our presentation and group discussions, you will clarify OASIS uses and input, learn how your OASIS submissions can be used for your Quality Management Plans (QMP), and learn to read validation reports. Please note: this class is in addition to the ongoing QMP presentations, and does not replace them. Attendance is required on both days to receive a certificate of participation. Dress casually. Lunch will be provided. Fort Collins: Monday and Tuesday, October 7-8, 2013. Pathways Hospice Thomas McKee Room, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins Denver: Wednesday and Thursday, November 20-21, 2013. Conference Room C1E, Building C, CDPHE Campus, 4300 S Cherry Creek Drive, Denver Denver: Monday and Tuesday, December 9-10, 2013. Carson R...

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Health will be providing quality management program (QMP) presentations at many locations statewide. These workshops will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one hour lunch-on-your-own. From our presentation, group discussions and breakout sessions, you will:  Understand the core elements (plan, do, study and act) of a Quality Management Program (QMP).   Gain working knowledge on how to successfully use a QMP. Learn how to incorporate your QMP in day to day operations.   Dress casually and feel free to bring your own snacks and refreshments. Don’t forget your Golden Ticket, if you have one. This class is limited to ONE ATTENDEE per agency. Denver locations are filling up especially quickly. Save these dates: Alamosa: Tuesday, Oct 1, Alamosa County Public Health Department Colorado Springs: Wednesday, Oct 23, Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado, 1130 W Woodman Road...

The Advancing Excellence Campaign has announced its completion of nine new quality goals and toolkits, which will be featured in a free, informational webinar on September 10, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. ET (1:00 PM MDT). Registration for the call can be found here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1848722501973917440 The Campaign's objective is to engage and challenge nursing homes to provide valuable data as well as make quality improvements. It envisions every nursing home resident in America experiencing person-centered quality of life as a result of a stable and empowered workforce, dedicated to improving clinical and organizational outcomes, and engaging in open communication and transparency. The nine new quality goals are:  Process Goals: - Improving staff stability; - Increasing use of consistent assignment; - Increasing person-centered care planning and decision making; - Safely reducing hospitalizations;  Clinical Goals: - Using medications appropriately;...

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Health will be providing quality management program (QMP) presentations at many locations statewide. These workshops will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one hour lunch-on-your-own. From our presentation, group discussions and breakout sessions, you will: Understand the core elements (plan, do, study and act) of a Quality Management Program (QMP). Gain working knowledge on how to successfully use a QMP. Learn how to incorporate your QMP in day to day operations.  Dress casually and feel free to bring your own snacks and refreshments. Don't forget your Golden Ticket, if you have one. This class is limited to ONE ATTENDEE per agency. Many locations are yet to be determined, but save these dates: Alamosa: Tuesday, Oct 1, Alamosa County Public Health Department Colorado Springs: Wednesday, Oct 23 or Wednesday, Oct 30, or Monday, October 4, all locations TBD Cortez/Durang...

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Health will be providing a quality management program (QMP) presentation on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Colorado Plains Medical Center, Medical Office Building Training Room, 1000 Lincoln, Fort Morgan. This presentation is hosted by Susan Jones, CPMC, and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one hour lunch-on-your-own. From our presentation, group discussions and breakout sessions, you will: Understand the core elements (plan, do, study and act) of a Quality Management Program (QMP). Gain working knowledge on how to successfully use a QMP. Learn how to incorporate your QMP in day to day operations.  Dress casually and feel free to bring your own snacks and refreshments. This class is limited to ONE ATTENDEE per agency. Online registration is requested as soon as possible Questions? Please email cdphe.a-n-c-qa@state.co.us **Due to funding and venue capacity this traini...

MDS 3.0 training will be held Wednesday and Thursday, August 14 and 15, 2013 at the La Quinta Inn located at 2761 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO 88506, Ph 970-241-2929. To encompass the MDS 3.0 Focus on the Resident, training will be provided to the MDS coordinators all day Wednesday and Thursday. Training for the IDT members will be included in the Thursday training to include Care Plans. Training for CNAs and SDCs will be provided at another time by invitation at the facilities. NHAs and DONs are welcome at any time.  The room will be open 7:30AM to 4:30PM both days. Food and beverages will not be provided so bring what you need and therefore, get what you want! Please register on-line at:  http://healthfacilities.info  , then click on Certification, then click on MDS/OASIS, then click on MDS Training and Registration, then click on MDS 3.0 online registration. When registering please use an e-mail address that you have easy access to as I will be sending you the P...

Our next ALR Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 12:00-2:00 PM in the Sabin-Cleere room, located on the first floor of Building A on our Cherry Creek Campus. At this meeting, Sean Schwartzkopf, Residential Care Supervisor and Inspector at the Division of Fire Protection and Control, will be discussing the adoption of a new Life Safety Code, as well as certificates of compliance, inspection procedures, and plan review procedures. Please follow this link to the Tentative Agenda and Parking Pass . The link takes you to the Assisted Living Provider Resources page; then click on "Assisted Living Advisory Committee." Return to this page on the day of the meeting and check for any handouts you may want to download. Please RSVP to Melanie.Roth-Lawson@state.co.us no later than Monday, July 22, 2013, and indicate if you will attend in-person or call in. Conference calling is for providers outside the Denver metro area. To participate by telephone, plea...

Source: CDPHE, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division Registration is now open for the Proper Drug Disposal for Long Term Care Facilities training sessions! By September 1, 2013 Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) will be required to certify that they are properly disposing of pharmaceutical and other wastes. Please join representatives from CDPHE's Solid and Hazardous Waste Program for an overview of the requirements and get information that will help keep your facility in compliance. The workshop material is specifically geared toward LTCFs and registration is open to representatives of any licensed Colorado LTCF. The content will be most useful for Administrators, Consulting Pharmacists, Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Facilities.The sessions will be held on:  Monday, August 5, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m.;  OR  Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Both sessions will be located at: Colorado Department of Public Hea...

The time is upon us once more! Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 training will be held in Denver on July 17th and 18th at the First Plymouth Church at Hampden and Colorado Blvd. We will again review the MDS 3.0 with emphasis on the Resident, and also delve deeper into the intricacies of the tool. We will also be talking more in-depth about quality measures, evacuations and Care Plans along with any new directives from CMS. Training will be provided to the MDS coordinators all day Wednesday and Thursday. Training for the IDT members will be included on Thursday. This change in format should allow us more time to discuss the finer points and to answer questions. The room will be open 7:30AM to 4:30PM both days. NHAs and DONs are welcome at any time. Training for CNAs and SDCs will be provided at LTC Facilities at their convenience and by their invitation. Food and beverages will not be provided. Please bring your own. Registration is now open on our website. You can view the we...

On June 25-26, 2013 the Colorado Culture Change Coalition (CCCC) is holding its 3rd Colorado Culture Change Accord, an event that brings together professionals from across the long-term care continuum to discuss new innovations and creative ideas to improve the lives of those we serve. The event is being held at Mile Hi Church in Lakewood, CO and includes excellent nationally recognized speakers, workshops, discussion, story sharing, and more. You can click here to view the full announcement and click here to see the schedule of events. New this year is a half day session for professional and family caregivers on June 25 that will focus on the need for caregivers to care for themselves as they care for others. More details can be found on the events website here. The Coalition promotes core person-centered values of choice, dignity, respect, self-determination, and purposeful living. Staff helps individuals and organizations develop new ways of thinking, new language, new ...

Source: CDPHE, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division Proper Drug Disposal for Long Term Care Facilities By September 1, 2013 Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) will be required to certify that they are properly disposing of pharmaceutical and other wastes. Please join representatives from CDPHE's Solid and Hazardous Waste Program for an overview of the requirements and get information that will help keep your facility in compliance. The workshop material is specifically geared toward LTCFs and registration is open to representatives of any licensed Colorado LTCF. The content will be most useful for Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Facilities. Please click here for the registration form. TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT Sabin/Cleere Conference Rooms 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. So. Denver, CO 80246 For further information: Contact Lillian Gonzalez at Lillian.gonzalez@state.co.us...

1. Due to bad weather, the two free Loveland half-day dementia trainings have been rescheduled for June 5 . The AM session is Sexuality & Intimacy in Residents with Dementia, and the PM session is Reducing Dementia-Related Behaviors: Non-Pharmacologic Approaches. Your trainer is Amelia Schafer, Director of Professional Education for the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter. We encourage you to take advantage of this OPPORTUNITY to provide this high quality training for your staff. But, don’t take our word for it. Contact any assisted living provider who attended the Denver, Pueblo or Grand Junction sessions and they will tell you that that these trainings were an excellent use of staff time. Click here to register. (Note: the registration page still lists the class date as April 16, however, your confirmation will list the new date as June 5.) 2. An ALR Person-Centered Care Training will be offered this Fall, and will be announced via web portal. 3. You are invited...