Delaware My Market Place #HSS26075-CPPCLINSUPP

This opportunity seeks to expand Delaware's clinical healthcare workforce in rural and underserved communities: - Government Buyer: - Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Office of the Secretary, Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) - Scope of Work: - Development and expansion of clinical healthcare workforce training programs for non-physician support roles - Targeted roles: nurse practitioners, physician assistants, community health workers, dental professionals, paramedics, and other clinical support staff - Focus on rural Delaware and underserved communities, especially those served by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) - Programs may include curriculum design, faculty recruitment, academic-clinical partnerships, preceptor training, capital expenditures, equipment, technology, education awards with rural service commitments, workforce pipeline development, accelerated training, stackable credentials, recruitment, community engagement, data collection, outcome reporting, and sustainability planning - Emphasis on critical areas such as dementia care, substance use disorder, emergency medical services, and maternal and child health - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Delaware data residency (no storage or transfer of non-public data outside the US) - Adherence to Delaware Department of Technology and Information terms for technology solutions - Budget caps on certain expenditures (e.g., capital and administration) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified health systems, facilities, educational institutions, and community organizations - Multiple awards anticipated - Place of Performance: - Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware - Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Delaware - Contracting office located in New Castle, Delaware

The State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Office of the Secretary, Delaware Health Care Commission is seeking proposals to expand and develop clinical healthcare workforce training programs in rural Delaware and underserved communities served by federally qualified health centers. This solicitation focuses on training programs for non-physician roles such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, community health workers, dental professionals, paramedics, and other clinical support staff. The goal is to build a sustainable healthcare workforce pipeline by developing training opportunities and removing financial barriers for qualified individuals. Proposals may address program development, expansion, and student support to create a sustainable pipeline.