Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #MEDIOMC26022

Iowa CMPQII Grant Program for Nursing Home Quality Improvement Projects

This opportunity seeks proposals for the Iowa Civil Money Penalty Quality Improvement Initiative (CMPQII) Grant Program, aimed at enhancing the quality of care and life for residents in federally certified nursing facilities in Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Medicaid Division, Bureau of Quality Innovation and Medical Policy - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality - Eligible Applicants: - Nursing facilities, advocacy organizations, state agencies, and other qualified entities - Products and Services Requested: - Quality improvement projects for nursing homes, including: - Resident/family council support - Consumer information materials - Staff training (including workforce enhancement and behavioral health) - Technology and mental health initiatives - Music therapy program (example: drum sets, ukuleles, guitars) - Project management and consulting services - Example line items: - Drum sets (2 units) - Ukuleles (6 units) - Guitars (6 units) - Project Coordinator (1 FTE) - Trainer (0.5 FTE) - Consultant (1 hour) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with CMS guidelines and use the CMS-approved application form and budget template - Maximum funding typically capped at $6,000 per nursing home per year or project category - Projects may last up to three years, with annual and interim reporting required - Proposals must include measurable objectives, detailed budgets, and supporting documents (e.g., letters of support) - Emphasis on accountability, transparency, and alignment with CMS priorities (e.g., workforce and behavioral health) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all eligible entities - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, 321 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Headquarters, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD - Participating nursing facilities in Iowa

Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Civil Money Penalty Quality Improvement Initiative (CMPQII) Grant Program. This grant program aims to fund projects that improve the quality of life and quality of care for residents in federally certified nursing facilities. Eligible applicants can propose quality improvement initiatives that align with CMS guidelines and are subject to CMS approval. The program includes specific allowable uses of funds, project duration up to three years, and requires submission of detailed applications and budgets.

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