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Future of Nursing State Implementation Program (SIP)

Future of Nursing State Implementation Program (SIP). Applicant Information Webinar September 8, 2014. Susan B. Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN RWJF Senior Advisor for Nursing and Director, Campaign for Action. www.campaignforaction.org/webinars. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Future of Nursing State Implementation Program (SIP)

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  1. Future of Nursing State Implementation Program (SIP) Applicant Information Webinar September 8, 2014

  2. Susan B. Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN RWJF Senior Advisor for Nursing and Director, Campaign for Action www.campaignforaction.org/webinars

  3. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation We, as a nation, will strive to create a culture of health enabling all in our society to lead healthy lives, now and for generations to come. Mission Statement:

  4. Campaign for Action Everyone in America can live a healthier life, supported by a system in which nurses are essential partners in providing care and promoting health. Vision Statement:

  5. APIN & SIP States

  6. State Implementation Program • Up to 20 Action Coalitions will receive up to $150,000 over two years to implement one or two priority IOM recommendations • Requires match of at least $50,000 • Preference given to states raising $75,000 match

  7. Some Uses of SIP Funding • Maintain or Construct AC Infrastructure • Full or Partial AC Coordinator • Convening • Communications • Web Support • Expert Consultation • Data Collection and Analysis; Tracking

  8. Some Prohibited Uses of SIP Funding • Direct Lobbying (Legislator + Pending/Proposed Legislation + View) • Grassroots Lobbying (Public Communication + Pending/Proposed Legislation + View + Call to Action) • Political Campaign Intervention • Refer to AC Requirements

  9. Fiscal Sponsorship • Organizational Approval • Control and Direct Involvement • Financial Oversight and Records • Grantee Responsibilities NOT A PASS-THROUGH OR FISCAL AGENT

  10. Program Office Susan Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN Senior Vice President & Director, AARP Public Policy Institute; Chief Strategist, Center to Champion Nursing in America

  11. Eligibility Criteria Be a CFA AC lead. Each AC may only have one designated organization serving as the grantee Be public entity or non-profit organization 501(c) (3) History of engaging and collaborating with consumer groups, government officials, payers, policy-makers, providers, educational institutions, etc. Secure funds which will be matched at two dollars for every one dollar (at least $50,000). Any letters of commitment should be submitted with the proposal Not have received grant funding from the RWJF APIN program

  12. Proposals Proposals must include: • Proposal narrative (not to exceed 15 pages) • Budget • Budget narrative • Workplan

  13. Proposal Narrative • Proposal Narrative must describe: • The recommendation(s) the AC has chosen to implement and process for selection • Commitment and involvement of all key stakeholders

  14. Proposal Narrative • Implementation strategies and key actions plan • Infrastructure in the state or region to implement the selected recommendation(s) along with demonstrated progress toward further infrastructure development • Plan to secure matching funds • Strategy to increase diversity of the nursing workforce, faculty, and nurse leaders

  15. Examples of Strategies to Increase Diversity • UT and AL specifically included with their SIP proposal a plan to facilitate formation of state chapters of minority organizations • Forming Diversity Task Force/ Resource Council/Leadership teams, and providing statewide diversity conferences in states such as FL, GA, MI, PA, WI, NV, etc.   • Aspects of diversity may include race, ethnicity, gender and geographic location

  16. Budget Must include funds for travel to one national or regional meeting per year • Appendices must include: • Personnel CVs • Letters of commitment from AC Co-Leads • Chart illustrating collaborating organizations • Letters of commitment for matching funds • Statement of in-kind support

  17. Budget Narrative • Includes: • Personnel • Project Director • Other Project Staff • Other Direct Costs • Office Operations • Travel • Communications • Meeting Expenses • Surveys • Purchased Services • Consultants • Contracts • Indirect Costs

  18. Workplan • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Relevant • Time-Bound

  19. RFP Selection Criteria • An independent advisory committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to RWJF , based on: • Presence of feasible strategic plan(s) for implementing up to two of the IOM recommendations, including a detailed action plan • Presence of a plan for advancing diversity, as part of their recommendation implementation • Process used by ACs to achieve consensus on priority recommendations • Commitment and involvement of key stakeholders

  20. Selection Criteria • Existing infrastructure in the state or region to help implement the selected recommendation(s) • Demonstrated progress toward further infrastructure development, including promised matching funds from state-based foundations or other donors; a plan for future funding; and a strategic plan for further building and strengthening infrastructure • Matching funds

  21. Selection Criteria • Statement of in-kind support, including the non-cash contributions provided by each of the action coalition members and supporting collaborators • Capacity and feasibility of the AC’s plan to evaluate their progress using existing state-level data • Timeline of activities and 18- and 24-month deliverables

  22. Evaluation and Monitoring • Evaluation is incorporated into the existing evaluation of the Campaign for Action effort • Reporting requirements • The lead agency is expected to provide a final written report on the project and its findings suitable for wide dissemination

  23. How to Apply • Action Coalition Co-leads have been invited to submit a Proposal for SIP through “MyRWJF” • Use MyRWJF.org to: • -View the Request for Proposal, Frequently Asked Questions, and other resources • -Invite others to assist with the application process • -Submit proposal

  24. Dates and Deadlines • October 1, 2014 (3 P.M. ET) • Deadline for receipt of full proposals • December 2014 • Finalists notified of funding recommendations • February 1, 2015 • Grants initiated

  25. Contact Information For more information on the program and proposal requirements please contact: SIP@aarp.org Jennifer Peed, Deputy Director (202) 434-3848 Jean-Luc Tilly, Project Specialist (202) 434-3871 Pat Farmer, Nurse Consultant

  26. Questions • Press *1 on your phone to ask a question or provide a comment now • SIP FAQ

  27. Contact Information For more information on the program and proposal requirements please contact: SIP@aarp.org

  28. Campaign Resources Visit us on the Web http://thefutureofnursing.org http://campaignforaction.org Follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/futureofnursing http://twitter.com/championnursing Join us on Facebook http://facebook.com/futureofnursing http://www.facebook.com/championnursing

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