New York State Contract Reporter #2140139

New York seeks grantee for developmental-disability medical advocate training

New York State is seeking one grantee to build and deliver training that helps medical advocates better support people with developmental disabilities. - Government buyer: New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD), New York State. - Funding: Up to $150,000 per year and up to $450,000 total, subject to fund availability; applicants must provide at least a 34% non-federal match. - Requested service: Research, develop, pilot, and implement a training program for existing medical advocates serving people with developmental disabilities. - Cover behavior as communication, direct engagement with the patient, scenario-based learning, self-determination and health outcomes, and culturally and linguistically competent communication, including augmented or alternative communication. - Research and incorporate practical supports such as adaptive communication and sensory tools, pre-appointment preparation aids, medical terminology resources, and ways to record and remember appointment discussions and follow-up. - Provide Continuing Education credit for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs). - Deliverables: A multi-modal primer for patients and families, a training-delivery toolkit, appointment-support tools, an outreach and access plan, qualitative and quantitative evaluation, and an impact report. - Vendors and OEMs: No vendors, manufacturers, or OEMs are named. No physical products or product quantities are requested. - Applicant eligibility: Eligible nonprofits registered and prequalified in New York's Statewide Financial System.

Description

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities seeks one grantee to develop and implement training to help existing medical advocates better serve people with developmental disabilities. The project includes researching and incorporating tools and skills such as adaptive communication, anxiety relief techniques, medical terminology resources, and appointment-preparation and follow-up aids. Required deliverables include a scenario-based training curriculum certified for Continuing Education credit for Board Certified Patient Advocates, a training toolkit, patient support tools, an impact report, and a plan to increase awareness and use of medical advocates. The RFP states funding of up to $150,000 per year for three years ($450,000 total), subject to fund availability.

View original listing