What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing a grant opportunity to improve the quality of life and care for certified nursing facility residents. Funds are to be reinvested in projects that support nursing home residents and protect or improve their quality of care and life. For questions or concerns, contact the CMS CMPRP Team. The standardized application form will be required 45 days after the memorandum issuance date.
Scope of work
- Resident or family councils development and advocacy support
- Consumer information and educational materials for residents and families
- Training to improve quality of care in nursing homes
- Activities to improve quality of life and reduce loneliness
- Mental and behavioral health services for nursing home residents
- Workforce enhancement, retention initiatives, and CNA training
- Technology projects with direct resident interaction and measurable outcomes
- Baseline, quarterly interim, and annual or final monitoring reports
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified entities able to implement quality improvement projects for nursing homes
- Letters of support from participating nursing homes with CMS Certification Number
- FedRAMP authorization with impact level moderate (if applicable)
Documents to include with your response
- Iowa CMPQII Supplemental Application Packet (Attachment A)
- CMS Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program Application (Attachment B)
- CMS CMPQII Grant Application Budget Template (Attachment C)
- Primary Applicant Detail and Certification Form
- Subcontractor Disclosure Form (if applicable)
- Nursing Home Letters of Support
- Redacted public copy paper and USB (if claiming confidentiality)
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and USB flash drive
- Instructions
- Submit one original hard copy and one USB flash drive (PDF or Word, under three files) to the Issuing Officer; 40-page limit for CMS CMPRP Application, 11-point font minimum.