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RHP 8 Bi-Weekly Call: Overview of Sustainability. Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Presented by: Jennifer LoGalbo. Objectives. Waiver background and focus on sustainability Define sustainability Review sustainability process Share sustainability planning tips Discussion: shared learning opportunity.
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RHP 8 Bi-Weekly Call: Overview of Sustainability Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Presented by: Jennifer LoGalbo
Objectives • Waiver background and focus on sustainability • Define sustainability • Review sustainability process • Share sustainability planning tips • Discussion: shared learning opportunity
Waiver Background • Projects originally submitted in 2012 • Providers implemented transformational projects with a focus on providing better care, in an effective manner, to save costs • Projects submitted in 2013 • More of an emphasis on outlining sustainability plan • Mid-point assessment • Providers may need to make changes
Looking to the Future • What could happen in the future? • Extension • Renewal • Nothing • What would happen to your project tomorrow if the Waiver were to go away?
Defining Sustainability • Sustainability – Providers ability to incorporate projects that have been implemented through the 1115 Waiver with the existing organizational structure. • How do you define sustainability?
Three Step Process • Step 1: Clarify Your Vision and Budget Costs • Write out your vision and goals for this project. • Identify costs related to keeping the project alive past DY5. • Step 2: Build Collaboration • Identify stakeholders who benefit from the project. • Keep partners informed about your progress on sustainability efforts. • Step 3: Develop Action Steps • Identify potential funding sources for sustaining your project.
Discussion • Shared Learning Opportunity • Q&A
References Smith, Richard W. Understanding and Linking Sustainability for Healthcare. Working paper. Johnson Controls, n.d. Web. July-Aug. 2014. <Case Study: Solutions for Your Care>. "Moving Forward: A Sustainability Planning Guide." Planning Guide: High Growth and Community-Based Job Training Grants 44.4 (2009): 219-20. Web. July-Aug. 2014. <Guide: Building a Sustainability Plan >.