KRHOP Update

Gloria Vermie RN, MPH - DirectorOffice of Rural Health- KDHE

State Network Council Meeting March 2008

KRHOP Update

KRHOP website State Rural Health Plan FLEX grant

www. krhop.netNew & Improved !

State Network Council Meeting – March 2008

How can we improve the website to make it more user-friendly and informative?

What would stakeholders and constituents like to see on the website? Are there any features you would like to see added? If so contact us

Communicating Across Kansas…

We thought about the Network Council -- What happens Value Outcomes

KS Rural Health Plan Update Rochelle Spinarski, Rural Health Solutions Five work groups (92) are currently giving input: - CAH Issues, EMS, HIT, Quality,

Stakeholders/Partners A draft plan will be submitted in March &

incorporated into our FY 08 FLEX application The Final SRHP will be distributed and posted to the

KRHOP site Rochelle can be reached rspinarski@rhsnow.com

FY 08 FLEX Grant Update Last year our application received a 99% ! New reporting requirements – more detail & quantative data (who, how many, how much) and more justification for subcontracts

Objectives: (1-3 are required) 1. QI/PI2. Evaluation3. Integration of Trauma/EMS, 4. Supporting Hospitals & Networking5. Expanding SRHP

We will be seeking input and recommendations

Statewide Quality/Performance Improvement Project 2008-2009

Project cycle: September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009Services:

- Consultation/Education (Bainbridge and Associates)- Quality Health Indicators (QHi)- Patient satisfaction program support (KHA)

Expectation of hospitals: $1,000 investment in project (SHIP application)

Ongoing FLEX funding support

KRHOP Contacts

Chad Austin caustin@kha-net.org 785-276-3127

Chris Tilden ctilden@kdhe.state.ks.us 785-296-1200

Gloria Vermie gvermie@kdhe.state.ks.us 785-291-3796