Transcript Building Quality Improvement Capacity

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
Mission Statement:
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.
Campaign for Action
Vision Statement:
Everyone in America can live a healthier life, supported
by a system in which nurses are essential partners in
providing care and promoting health.
APIN & SIP States
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
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
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
Fiscal Sponsorship
• Organizational Approval
• Control and Direct Involvement
• Financial Oversight and Records
• Grantee Responsibilities
NOT A PASS-THROUGH OR FISCAL AGENT
Program Office
Susan Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN
Senior Vice President & Director,
AARP Public Policy Institute;
Chief Strategist, Center to Champion
Nursing in America
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
Proposals
Proposals must include:
• Proposal narrative (not to exceed 15 pages)
• Budget
• Budget narrative
• Workplan
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
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
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
Budget
Must include funds for travel to one national or regional
meeting per year
Appendices must include:
Personnel CVs
Letters of commitment for
matching funds
Letters of commitment
from AC Co-Leads
Statement of in-kind support
Chart illustrating
collaborating organizations
Budget Narrative
Includes:
Personnel
Project Director
Other Project Staff
Purchased Services
Consultants
Contracts
Other Direct Costs
Office Operations
Travel
Communications
Meeting Expenses
Surveys
Indirect Costs
Workplan
Action
step 1
Goal
Objective
Action
step 1
Action
step 1
Deliverable
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Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-Bound
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
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
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
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
How to Apply
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Action Coalition Co-leads have been invited to submit a
Proposal for SIP through “MyRWJF”
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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
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
Contact Information
For more information on the program and proposal
requirements please contact: [email protected]
Jennifer Peed,
Deputy Director
(202) 434-3848
Jean-Luc Tilly,
Project
Specialist
(202) 434-3871
Pat Farmer,
Nurse
Consultant
Questions
•Press *1 on your phone to ask a question or
provide a comment now
• SIP FAQ
Contact Information
For more information on the program and proposal
requirements please contact:
[email protected]
Campaign Resources
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