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Take Action Now: Seek Congressional Support for Front Line Nurses
September 8, 2021
During yet another COVID-19 surge, the pandemic continues to place an unfair and inequitable burden on our health care delivery system and our nursing workforce who were already facing a nursing shortage prior to the pandemic.
Well over a year working on the frontlines of this pandemic have left a beleaguered nursing workforce overcome with burnout and stress leading many to resign or retire to escape the fatigue. Add to this a systemically underfunded pandemic response plan and it only further exasperates the existing nursing shortage. Addressing these priorities will improve the health and wellbeing of nurses and the patients for which they care.
Thanks to our nurses who have been selflessly on the frontlines of this pandemic and to those advocating for our nation’s health care providers.
Ingrida Lusis
Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs
American Nurses Association
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Red Cross Requests Volunteers
September 7, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, American Red Cross sent out a request for nurses, nursing student and non-health care professionals to help support individuals affected by disasters. This is request aligns with the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report recommendations in “Preparing Nurses to Respond to Disaster and Public Health Emergencies.” To read the full letter, click here.
For those interested to apply, can click here . For questions, please contact your local Red Cross . |
CDPHE Rulemaking Hearing Healthcare Worker Vaccination
September 2, 2021
The Department of Public Health and Environment - State Board of Health will be holding a rulemaking hearing on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, 12:00 pm on rules regarding Revisions to 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2. The hearing will be held at: 4300 Cherry Creek S. Drive, Denver CO 80246.
The purpose of this rulemaking is:
Though the COVID-19 vaccine is widely available in the state, approximately 30% of the healthcare workforce in the facilities the Department has authority over remain unvaccinated. With the rise of the Delta variant, ensuring that all workers in licensed healthcare facilities are vaccinated is one of the most effective means the state can take to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of all Coloradans and end the ongoing pandemic. The proposed rules require all licensed healthcare facilities to ensure their employees and direct contractors are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 31, 2021.
If you believe there will be a significant negative impact on small business, job creation or economic competitiveness, you may request that the Department of Regulatory Agencies require the rulemaking agency to prepare a cost-benefit analysis of a proposed rule or amendment. This request must be made to the Department of Regulatory Agencies by Wednesday, September 15th, 2021.
You may also submit comments directly to the rulemaking agency for the agency's consideration during the upcoming rulemaking hearing.
We hope this information is helpful to you. Thank you for taking the time to participate in the rulemaking process.
Brian Tobias
Director
Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform |
Moral Distress Webinar September 13 FREE
September 2, 2021
Moral Distress webinar -
September 13 from 12:00-1:30pm
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Local public health, first responders, contact tracers, policy makers and others are charged with providing essential services often work in difficult conditions with conflicting responsibilities and not enough resources and support. Join our expert panel as we discuss how and why moral distress is arising in the public health workforce and delve into potential interventions to prevent and address it.
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Colorado Option Standardized Plan Stakeholder Meetings
August 31, 2021
As you may know, the Governor signed the Colorado Option, HB21-1232, into law in July and the Division of Insurance is now engaged in implementing the legislation. One of the first steps is for the Division to develop a standardized health insurance plan that carriers will offer here in Colorado beginning in 2023. Under the law, the plan must be designed to improve access, affordability, and racial health equity and reduce racial health disparities; there is also a requirement that the network of providers for the plan be culturally responsive.
The Division is committed to hearing from all stakeholders regarding their thoughts on the Colorado Option. In addition to six large multi-group stakeholder meetings, we have set up a series of meetings to address specific stakeholder groups and their concerns. I wanted to be sure that you knew there is a virtual meeting for health care providers scheduled for September 10th from 12 to 1 pm. You can find the link to register for this meeting, as well as all other stakeholder meetings, on the Division's Colorado Option website: https://doi.colorado.gov/insurance-products/health-insurance/health-insurance-legislation/colorado-option.
In addition to these engagement opportunities, we have established an email account for questions and comments specific to the Colorado Option; individuals can share information there as well: [email protected]. We have created a google form (also on the website) that people can use to share their thoughts.
I hope you and your colleagues might participate in this process, and you might share this information with your networks. We would really like to hear from Coloradans across the state.
Let me know if you have any questions. Know also that Division staff are available throughout this process to hear thoughts on the plan - please feel free to reach out.
Thanks,
Deb
Debra Judy
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