2018-2019 CDPHE Assessment and Planning

To: Colorado's Health Facilities From: CDPHE's Health Assessment and Planning Advisory Council Talk to us, Colorado.  Take the poll ...

Colorado (HAI) Advisory Committee seeking input on reporting deadline for (SSIs)

TO: All Health Facilities in Colorado  FROM: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) The Colorado Department of Publi...

New: Online Quality Management Program/Plan (QMP) 201 Training Module

In response to stakeholder requests, the Education and Technical Assistance Branch of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services D...

TB Update and Skin Testing Practicum for Health Care Providers

SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!! The Denver Metro TB Clinic invite nurses and other health care providers from home health agencies, clinics, and lo...

HFEMSD Chapter 2 rule revision

Dear Stakeholder: In keeping with the statutory requirement to routinely review and update our regulations, the department is beginning the ...

Board of Health changes to the CDPHE required reportable conditions, please share this message to your NHSN Facility Administrator

The Healthcare Associated Infections Program at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) would like to make you aware of...

Now online: Presentation for health facilities on preparing for Colorado for 2018 Wildfire Season

The wildfire seasons is upon us, and HFEMSD has developed a narrated presentation with suggestions on how health facilities can prepare for ...

Revised Occurrence Manual

Linked below is a copy of the revised occurrence manual that is effective immediately and replaces the previous occurrence manual that was l...

CDPHE Drug Diversion Reporting Tool

Drug diversion is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as obtaining or using prescription medicines illegally. To...

Health Advisory: Products recalled in response to possible epidemiologic link to Serratia marcescens bloodstream infections

Key Points CDPHE is investigating an outbreak of Serratia marcescens bloodstream infections among pediatric patients with central venous cat...

Clarification on CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule Regarding 1135 Waivers

CMS has been receiving 1135 waiver requests from some facilities that received deficiencies under the Emergency Preparedness Rule deficiency...

TB Update and Skin Testing Practicum for Health Care Providers

Medical Directors and Directors of Nursing The Denver Metro TB Clinic and CDPHE Tuberculosis Program  SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!! The Denver Me...

REMINDER: FACILITIES THAT REPORT ANNUAL HEALTH CARE WORKER FLU VACCINE DATA THROUGH THE HEALTH FACILITIES PORTAL MUST REPORT BY MARCH 31, 2018

In February 2012, the Colorado Board of Health (BOH) passed rule 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 regarding influenza vaccination of employees in lice...

April 25 Training For Denver Healthcare Facilities Only: Emergency Planning Workshop for CMS Requirements

The Denver Office of Emergency Management; Denver Department of Public Health and Environment; Denver Health Paramedic Division; Denver Publ...