IPC Health and Wellness Initiatives

DELTA HEALTH ALLIANCE

Indianola Promise Community

Health and Wellness Initiatives RFP

About the Delta Health Alliance

For decades, the statistics that describe the health of Mississippi Delta citizens have remained among the worst in the country. Obesity rates exceed a third of the population; many chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, are 50 percent above national averages; and more infants in the Delta die within their first year of life (as a percentage of the population) than anywhere else in the United States. To make matters worse, the number of health care providers who serve the Delta is shrinking while the cost of medical care and prescription drugs is increasing.

Responding to these challenges requires a new approach, a different approach. Since 2001, the Delta Health Alliance (DHA) has been changing health care in the Mississippi Delta by improving access to health care and providing education for healthier lifestyles. We accomplish this mission in four ways:

• First, the DHA links the four major universities that serve the Delta with the University of Mississippi Medical Center and with the Delta Council, the region’s economic development organization.

• Second, the latest findings from the fields of science, medicine, and public health are used to create our programs.

• Third, every one of these initiatives will be assessed regularly on the basis of objective statistical data that is produced and recorded as part of the projects.

• Fourth, we do our work through community partners, recognizing that long-lasting change only occurs when it comes from the community itself.

To make a difference, to break the cycles that foster poor health and a less than adequate health care system, takes time. It takes money. It takes constant assessment and reassessment of program data. And it takes everyone working together toward a common goal.

On the Indianola Promise Community

The Indianola Promise Community is a community-led initiative unique to the Delta which offers programs that the touch the lives of children in Indianola, Mississippi by improving access to quality healthcare, providing programs for early childhood development and literacy and addressing the social needs of children as well as their families. The Indianola Promise Community is a multi-year project that will be implemented in several phases, building upon an incredible amount of work and involvement from the community in each phase. The goal of the Indianola Promise Community is to build a continuum of programs that will blanket Indianola with programs that cover significant unmet needs of


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children from prenatal care to college preparation, focusing specifically on health care, adult literacy, early childhood development, parenting, after school tutoring, healthy lifestyles, and social needs for children and teens. All programs work together to create a path that leads a child from early age into the job market.

Rationale for RFP

To eliminate health and educational barriers for families in Indianola, MS by collaborating with new and existing organizations which provide health and educational services in the Mississippi Delta including services that will enable people in Indianola to sustain a high quality of life ultimately creating a healthier community.

1. To improve the health and well being of all citizens of Indianola especially those from the target zone.

2. Promote, develop, and enhance the community capacity to engage in healthy living and elimination of some disparities in health status.

3. To Increase life expectancy and quality of life by helping individuals gain the knowledge, motivation, and opportunities they need to make informed decisions about health and education.

a. Convincing families to feel empowered to use the system at the first sign of illness rather than as a last resort and for wellness

b. Educating local health and aging service providers about disease and help them develop skills to educate the citizens in their communities

Problems:

Lack of services providers in rural communities

Lack of transportation

Lack of knowledge and awareness of health issues

Lack of or limited collaboration and partnerships between state and local agencies

Project Components Might Include: (The Leading Health Indicators from Healthy People website) (www.health.gov/healthypeople/LHI)

Physical Activity: Promote regular physical activity

Obesity/Overweight: Promote healthier weight and good nutrition

Tobacco use: Prevent and reduce tobacco use

Substance Abuse: Prevent and reduce substance abuse



Responsible Sexual Behavior: Promote responsible sexual behavior

Mental Health: Promote mental health and well-being

Injury and Violence: Promote safety and reduce violence

Environmental Quality: promote healthy environments

Immunization: Prevent infectious disease through immunization

Access to healthcare: Increase access to quality healthcare.

Health Component (most applicants will only target 1-2 components)

A. Health Diagnosis, Screening and Treatmenta. Increase access to health screenings including vision, dental, hearing, immunization

B. Health Literacy and Educationa. Educational Classesb. Support Groupsc. Conferencesd. Health Fairse. Family Planningf. Chronic Diseases Controlg. School based clinics/educationh. School curriculums (integrating a healthy schools initiatives)i. Health Events (Runs, Walks, Jogs, Health Expos, Bike Races, Lectures)

C. Fitness/Recreation/Sports (Physical Activity)a. Support organizations that sponsor/host physical activities for the communityb. Sponsor races, walks, runs, physical activities, games, different physical sports and

competitionsD. Nutrition

a. Cooking Classes for adults and children, healthy demos in churches, supermarkets, schools, etc.

b. Healthy lectures, Faith-based initiatives, gardening initiatives and health conferences and expos

E. Mental Health/Behavioral healtha. Domestic violenceb. Screening for learning disabilitiesc. Working with other entities to make sure that all kids have been screened for mental

health issuesd. Form Support groups e. Prevention events and mental health disabilities



f. CEU’s for healthcare professionalsF. Safety

a. Home inspectionsb. Seat belt demonstrationsc. Fire safetyd. Bicycle safety

G. Advocacy/Outreach (Social Health)a. Working with groups to help support access to quality healthcare

H. Workforce Developmenta. Working with the community in ways to increase awareness of careers in a health

related professions (Examples includes but are not limited to Conferences, grand rounds, CEU’s, scholarships for students pursuing careers in a health profession, trips to medical schools, ACT preparation, College Preparation Assistance, College Tours/Conferences and Health Related Programs for High School Students)



Funding Opportunity Description

The Delta Health Alliance through the Indianola Promise Community is seeking to fund programs serving the community of Indianola, Mississippi. Award amounts will range from $10,000 to $50,000. Awards will be made on a competitive basis. All applications received and meet the guidelines will be reviewed by a Review Team using a Criteria Worksheet and Scoring Sheet to provide the reviewer with a standard for evaluation. Applicants must identify which health component area they will target (from the list identified above).

Requirements for all Grantees

1) May be a not-for-profit or for-profit organizations within the state of Mississippi. Examples include: community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, civic organizations, health care organizations, daycare centers, boys/girls clubs, boy/girl scouts, YMCA, schools and others.

2) All organizations interested in applying, are encouraged to attend a Technical Assistance Workshop sponsored by the DHA.

3) All organizations awarded will be required to participate in a mandatory Grantees Meeting. 4) All organizations awarded will be required to submit periodic progress, financial reports, and

participate in scheduled site visits and tours

Application Deadline

1) All proposals must be received by 12 midnight, February 4, 2011. Applications which do not meet the deadline are considered late applications and will not be considered.

2) A Technical Assistance Workshop will be held on January 26, 2011. All interested organizations are encouraged to attend.

3) Award notifications are expected to be made around February 28, 2011.4) All projects will cover a 4-months project period, beginning March 1, 2011 and ending June 30,

2011.5) Applications may be mailed or electronically submitted to:

Delta Health AllianceATTN: Ms. Bernadette ParksP.O. Box 277Stoneville, MS [email protected]

Review and Selection Process

A Review Team has been established to review and rank all applications which meet the guidelines outlined above. The team will provide an objective review of proposals received in response to this RFP.



mailto:[email protected]

A Scoring Sheet which contains all review criteria will assist reviewers in ranking applications. The Scoring Sheet will provide pertinent information related to that criterion and provide the reviewer with a standard for evaluation. Review criteria are outlined below with specific detail and scoring amounts. All components are required elements for all proposals.

INDIANOLA PROMISE COMMUNITY

Health and Wellness Initiatives 2010 - 2011

Application Guidelines

Format

All awards will be made on the basis of a written application. Proposals must be typed (double-spaced), utilize a 12 point standard font, and submitted on standard 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. One inch margins must be used. The workplan matrix, budget justification and tables may be single spaced. The proposals must be a maximum of 10 pages or less not including the budget or appendices. Appendices should consist of additional information such as staff resumes, support letters, MOA/MOUs and any other relevant information to the project. Appendices are limited to an additional 15 pages.

Content

Cover Page

A cover page that includes the name, title, address, phone number, fax number, email address of the contact person, title of proposed project, and category of funding applying for.

Abstract (5 points)

Provide a summary of the application. It must include a brief description of the proposed project, including the focus area to be addressed, the proposed services, the impact and benefits of the program and expected number of individuals to be served.

Background (25 points)

Description of the topic to be addressed.

What is the service area and target population on which the project will focus its efforts?

Who, if any, is currently addressing the problem in your targeted area and why you feel the need to address this problem also.

Agency Background/Qualifications to address topic. History of service in the region.



Collaboration/Partnering efforts for proposal (Please attach MOA (Memorandum of Agreement), MOS (Memorandum of Service), MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) and Teaming Agreements) if already executed.

Proposal (35 points)

What is your organization’s solution to the topic? What are you going to do?

How will your solution be effective? How will it make a difference?

Is your solution modeled after another program with “’proven” success? If so, state the research to support your practice. Is it evidenced-based?

What are your goals and objectives for the project? (Must make them SMART---Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relative, and Time oriented) Please use the attached workplan matrix worksheet to develop SMART objectives. Please note that the matrix does count toward the 10 page limit for the narrative but may be single spaced.

Sustainability (10 points)

Given that this is only a 4-months program providing start up costs, what plans are in place to sustain the program once funding support ends?

What resources in the community will be leveraged to continue the program after this initial period?

Evaluation (15 points)

How will you evaluate your program? (Evaluative measures must be able to assess: 1) to what extent the program objectives have been met, and 2) what impact has been made or what behavior change was made.) The applicant must include relevant process/outcome measures and provide baseline data on participants. The use of pre/post tests may be utilized. Please attach evaluation plan and tools you intend to use.

Is it sustainable and replicable in other similar communities? (The applicant must describe the effectiveness of the project and the degree to which the project activities can be replicated in other rural communities with similar needs.)

Evaluation Questions

1. Is this project Evidence-Based? (Used models that have some creditability and accountability in obtaining measurable outcomes)



2. Are SMART Objectives used to explain project’s objectives? (A listing of related goals and objectives are available on the HealthyPeople.gov website)

3. Has baseline data been established? If so, please explain the methods and tools used to collect and analysis this data. If not, please explain?

4. After the project’s ending date, will this project have the infrastructure to sustain this program?

5. What is the return on investing in this program?

6. Will there be collaboration from new and/or existing partners?

(A completed Workplan Matrix is Required, not optional.)

Budget and Budget Justification (10 points)

Develop a detailed budget to include costs to support overall project activities. Items listed in budget must be tied directly to a specific goal.

The budget must include a written budget narrative that explains the amounts requested for each line item in the budget. The budget justification should provide sufficient detail to justify the amount and purpose of each line item for the entire project period. Please use the attached spreadsheet to develop the budget.

(A completed Budget and Budget Justification is Required, not optional.The budget and its justification will be counted as part of the Appendices.)



WORK PLAN MATRIXProject Title

Goal One: (# of goals, objectives and activities will depend upon your proposed plan, please add rows or delete as needed)

Objective Activities Evaluative Measures

Responsible Parties

Time Line

A) 1.2.3.

B) 1.2.3.

C) 1.2.3.

Goal Two: Objective Activities Evaluative

MeasuresResponsible

PartiesTime Line

A) 1.2.3.

B) 1.2.3.

C) 1.2.3.



BUDGETProject Title

Object Class Categories Total

a. Personnel $

b. Fringe Benefits

c. Travel

d. Equipment

e. Supplies

f. Contractual

g. Other

h. Total Direct Charges $

Budget Justification

Provide a budget justification narrative that explains the amounts requested for each line in the budget. The budget justification should specifically describe how each item will support the achievement of proposed objectives. The budget period is for 4 months, from March 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011. The budget justification MUST be concise. Do not use the justification to expand the project narrative. Include the following in the Budget Justification narrative:

Personnel Costs: Personnel costs should be explained by listing each staff member who will be supported from funds, name (if possible), position title, percent full time equivalency, annual salary, and the exact amount requested for each project. A project coordinator/project director salary can only be up 10% of total budget. The total administrative costs should not be more than 25% of the allotted budget.

Travel: List travel costs according to local and long distance travel. For all travel, the mileage rate, number of miles, reason for travel and staff member/consumers completing the travel should be outlined. The budget should also reflect the travel expenses associated with participating in meetings and other proposed trainings or workshops relevant to the project activities. Mileage is reimbursable at $.51/mile (based on current Federal rate).

Equipment: List equipment costs and provide justification to carry out the program’s goals. Extensive justification and a detailed status of current equipment must be provided when requesting.



o Equipment is defined as durable items that cost $5,000 or more per unit and have a life expectancy of at least 1 year

o Equipment must be inventoried

Supplies: List the items that the project will use. Office supplies could include paper, pencils, desktop computers, and administrative consumables. Remember, they must be listed separately.

Contractual: Provide a clear explanation as to the purpose of each contract, how the costs were estimated, and the specific contract deliverables.

Other: Put all costs that do not fit into any other category into this category and provide an explanation of each cost in this category.

Budget and Budget Justification are required



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