Center for Rural Health
Webinar Series
Overview of 2013–2015
HRSA Office of Rural Health Policy
Funding Opportunities
Monday, January 7, 2013
10:00–11:30 am
Sponsored by: Arizona State Office of Rural Health Program |
Arizona Rural Hospital Flexibility Program
Agenda/Objectives
• Review upcoming ORHP grant opportunities – Now to 2015
• Discuss the Small Healthcare Provider Quality Improvement
Program funding opportunity (Due 1/30/13)
• Preview HRSA’s New TA Webpage and Other Resources
• Identify Specific Tips In Writing a Winning Application
• Discussion/Questions
• Provide the Upcoming Webinar Series Schedule
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Overview of ORHP Funding Opportunities
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FY 2013 Funding Opportunities
 Small Healthcare Provider Quality Improvement Program – Due 1/30/13
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FY 2014 Funding Opportunities
 Rural Network Planning Program, Funding Announcement – Summer 2013
 Rural Network Development Program, Funding Announcement – Fall 2013
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FY 2015 Funding Opportunities
 Rural Network Planning Program, Funding Announcement – Summer 2014
 Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program, Funding Announcement – Fall
2014
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FY 2013: Overview –
Small Healthcare Provider Quality Improvement Program
• Purpose:
Improve patient care and chronic disease outcomes by assisting rural primary
care providers with the implementation of quality improvement (QI) initiatives using the
Chronic Care Model and electronic patient registries (EPR).
• Duration/Funds: 3-Year Grant Program | Maximum $150,000/Year
• Eligibility:
rural not-for-profit, Federally-recognized tribal organization, or an organization
that provides services exclusively to migrant farm workers
• Proposal Due Date:
• Contact:
1/7/13
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ann Ferrero, aferrero@hrsa.gov Tel: 301.443.3999
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Key Points –
Small Healthcare Provider Quality Improvement Program
• Background
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Program funding initiated in FY 2006 following 2002 federal authorization
Sequence of awards and duration
• FY 2006: 15 awards up to $50,000/year for 2 years
• FY 2008: 55 awards up to $75,000/year for 2 years
• FY 2010: 58 awards up to $100,000/year for 3 years
• FY 2013: 40-50 awards up to $150,000/year for 3 years
• Purpose
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Assist rural primary care providers with implementation of quality improvement strategies
Promote evidence-based culture
Coordinate delivery of care
Improve health outcomes for patients
Enhance chronic disease management
Better engage patients and caregivers
Key Points –
Small Healthcare Provider Quality Improvement Program
• Eligibility
– Organizations
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Rural public or rural non-profit
All RHCs and CAHS
– Geography
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Non-metro county or in a rural census tract of a metro county
All services must be provided in a non-metro county or rural census tract
http://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/RuralAdvisor/RuralHealthAdvisor.aspx
– No organization already funded under this program is eligible
• Funding Preferences
– Health Professional Shortage Area
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(http://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/GeoAdvisor/ShortageDesognaitonAdvisor.aspx )
Medically Underserved Community/Populations (see link above)
Primary Care, Wellness, and Prevention Strategies
Key Points –
Small Healthcare Provider Quality Improvement Program
• Application Requirements
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Propose an evidenced-based quality improvement model
Have implemented HIT by the time of award
Include a detailed workplan, evaluation plan, sustainability plan, and a logic model
Encourage alignment with other providers to form a consortium or network
• Year 1 Program Expectations
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Complete implementation of HIT needed for data collection
Implement quality improvement model
Train staff on data collection and QI model
Begin collection, validating and testing data
Perform tests of change (PDSA)
Report baseline data 6 months after start date (clinical measures focused on diabetes,
hypertension, BMI, tobacco
FY 2014 Overview– Rural Network Planning Program
• Purpose:
Supports planning activities to improve health care delivery in rural areas,
focusing on the development of networks to help hospitals, clinics, and social service
organizations to work together to address local health care challenges. Examples of possible
projects to consider – development of a business plan, strategic plan, conduct a needs
assessment, HIT readiness assessment, etc.
• Duration/Funds:
One –year at a maximum of $85,000
• Eligibility:
rural not-for profit, Federally-recognized tribal organization or an organization
exclusively serving migrant farm workers
• Guidance Release: Fall 2013 and Summer 2014
• Program Contact: Linda Kwon, lkwon@hrsa.gov
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Tel: 301.594.4205
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FY 2014 Overview –
Rural Health Network Development Program (RHND)
• Purpose:
Assist health networks to enhance and build capacity to help improve health
care delivery in rural communities (i.e., Increase access, improve quality, improve health
status of residents
• Duration/Funds: 3-year grant program at a maximum of $180,000/year
• Eligibility: Rural not-for profit, Federally-recognized tribal organization, or an
organization that provides services exclusively to migrant farm workers
• Guidance Release:
Fall 2013
• Program Contact:
Leticia Manning, lmanning@hrsa.gov Tel: 301.443.8335
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FY 2015 Overview – Rural Health Care Services
Outreach Program
• Purpose:
Promote rural health care services outreach by expanding the delivery of health
care services to include new and enhanced services in rural areas. Funds can be used to
conduct health screenings, health fairs, education and training, and other health service
delivery activities that does NOT involve inpatient care.
• Duration/Funds:
3-year grant program at a maximum of $150,000/year
• Eligibility:
rural not-for-profit, Federally-recognized tribal organization, or an organization
exclusively serving migrant farm workers; other requirement – form a network with at least 2
other organizations (rural, urban, non-profit/for-profit eligible)
• Guidance Release: Fall 2014
• Program Contact: Kathryn Umali, kumali@hrsa.gov
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Tel: 301.443.7444
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NEW: HRSA Web Portal to Access TA Resources
Website link http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/apply/index.html
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What it contains:
– Slide Presentations
– Recorded Webinars
– Information about HRSA funding
opportunities
– How to register using various systems to
submit a grant application, including
grants.gov
– Tips for writing a strong application
– Explanation of the HRSA application
review process (link to become a grant
reviewer –
http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/reviewers/i
ndex.html )
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Other HRSA Resources Available Online
• Toolkits on Rural Assistance Center, Community Health Gateway link
– http://www.raconline.org/communityhealth/
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Community Health Workers Toolkit
Obesity Toolkit (Soon to be available)
– Success Stories
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http:///www.raconline.org/success/success.php
• More Useful Tools, Planning for Sustainability
– http://www.raconline.org/sustainability/
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Key Websites
• HRSA: www.hrsa.gov
• Office of Rural Health Policy: www.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov
• Technical Assistance:
http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/apply/index.html
• Rural Eligibility:
http://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/RuralAdvisor/RuralHealthAdvisor.as
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Tips for Successful Proposals
• Read grant program guidance several times; make sure all
on the proposal team have read the guidance
• Plan for the time necessary for the lead applicant AND
partner organizations to approve the final work plan,
budget, etc.
• Understand that the reviewer is the advocate for the
proposal – make it easy and build enthusiasm
• Ensure readability
– Easy to follow; well-organized (use the headings in the guidance,
and sub-headings as necessary)
– Check grammar and spelling
– Place maps, charts, diagrams, etc., in the narrative (not in the
appendices); use clear and readable images
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Tips for Successful Proposals
• Don’t leave anything out – if not relevant, include the
item and note that it is not applicable and why.
– If you know there is a weakness in the proposal, address it.
Do not ignore it; this is expected and can be addressed in
an “anticipated challenges” section (or similar)
• Allow time to read the PROPOSAL multiple times as
well; give to others to read.
– CRH can review proposal; need 3-4 days turnaround time
• Seek technical assistance from CRH, others.
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Discussion/Questions
• What challenges do you foresee in responding to
these funding opportunities?
• What specific questions do you have regarding the
Small Healthcare Provider Quality Improvement
Program?
• What type of TA support might you need from the
CRH?
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Upcoming CRH Grants Webinars
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 10:00am – 11:30am
 Special topic: How to develop logic models for a strong program evaluation
(presented by Lynda Bergsma, PhD & Joyce Hospodar)
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May 2013
 Rural Network Planning Program, Funding Announcement – Summer 2013
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August 2013
 Rural Network Development Program, Funding Announcement – Fall 2013
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FY 2015
 Rural Network Planning Program, Funding Announcement – Summer 2014
 Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program, Funding Announcement – Fall
2014
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CRH Contacts
Arizona State Office of Rural Health staff:
•Lynda Bergsma
•Jennifer Peters
•Joyce Hospodar
•Agnes Attakai
lbergsma@email.arizona.edu
petersjs@email.arizona.edu
hospodar@email.arizona.edu
agnesa@email.arizona.edu
520.626.2401
520.626.5837
520.626.2432
520.626.4727
http://crh.arizona.edu/events
Thank you!
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