RFA - UIO IPC Systems Champions for Project Firstline

Request for Applications (RFA) UIO Infection Prevention and Control Systems Champions for Project Firstline

Project Firstline is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) national training collaborative for healthcare infection prevention and control (IPC) training
Request for Applications

The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) is seeking applications from Urban Indian Organization member organization to participate as IPC Project Champions.
- Up to $40,000
- 5 awards
- Deadline for submissions EXTENDED to October 30, 2020 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Funding Opportunity Announcement

Project Firstline is geared towards providing foundational and practical knowledge directly to more than 6 million frontline healthcare personnel across the United States in order to create a healthcare workforce skilled in core infection prevention and control practices to help to protect the nation from infectious disease threats, such as COVID-19.

The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) is recruiting Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) to become Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Systems Champions to undertake locally-defined initiatives accompanied by a core set of requirements targeted for training and development within Project Firstline. Selected UIOs will have the opportunity to tailor activities and learning opportunities unique to Indian Country and to share their knowledge and expertise in adapting current IPC guidelines to combat the current pandemic on the frontlines of their organizations. Collaborative activities will be facilitated by NCUIH and co-created by UIO IPC Systems Champions in a model that embraces Champions as teacher-learner and relies on 4 key principles of adult learning (involvement, experience-based, problem-centered, immediate relevance).

Goal

Identify and implement sustainable systemic changes in infection prevention and control critical to a culture of safety and create organizations that are flexible and responsive to ongoing needs during the pandemic and beyond.

Champion activity highlights
- Propose a potential project on infection prevention and control or quality improvement initiative related to infection prevention and control or other initiative in support of team approaches to infection prevention and control to be undertaken to address your unique UIO needs
- Designate a staff member to participate in the entire CDC module and training course elements and provide evaluation
- Participate in assessing and pilot testing NCUIH developed materials, modules and modalities in line with Project Firstline initiatives
- Develop and implement an IPC training plan that incorporates content identified as relevant and necessary for your UIO
- Participate in the monthly UIO IPC Systems Champions call with NCUIH staff
- Submit required agreements, reports and evaluation components over the course of the project
Opportunity Overview for UIO IPC Systems Champions (IPCSC)
- Maximum of 5 UIOs will be selected
- Competitive awards of up to $40,000
- Duration of participation is 8 months (November 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021)
- Application deadline: October 30, 2020 at 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time
- Participation requires a commitment to complete the core set of required activities
- Selected Systems Champions will support information gathering, training module and modality development, pilot testing of materials, and participation in frontline staff training within their organization, including potential participation in CDC-supported Project Echo activities
- NCUIH staff bring expertise, experience and support in multiple performance improvement methodologies, including LEAN, Six Sigma, and Just Culture
- Participants are provided access to CDC and other subject matter and training experts
- Option to participate in additional infection prevention and control train-the-trainer opportunities offered by CDC
Click below to view the recorded webinar on the application process (1:1 application concierge service is available with the NCUIH Project Firstline Team to assist with the application process - schedule appointment at IPC@ncuih.org):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zi1ASR1UjQ&feature=youtu.be
Key Dates
- Deadline for application - 10/30/2020
- Applicant notification of status – 11/15/2020
- Project estimated start date – 12/1/2020
Eligibility
- Must be one of the 41 UIOs who are listed as active members on the NCUIH website that are currently funded by IHS under Title V
- Must submit a complete application package (email: IPC@ncuih.org with any application submission issues)
Application Package and Process
- Having participated or view the optional pre-application session held on September 9, 2020 at 1:00PM Eastern Standard Time
- Complete the online application package:
  - Part 1 - UIO Information Form
  - Part 2 - Project Narrative (attachment)
  - Part 3 - Project Workplan (attachment; template provided)
  - Part 4 - Project Budget
  - Part 5 - Acknowledge Core Requirements and Sign Application(review and sign)

Part 1. Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Information
Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Name *
Amount of Funding Requested (up to $40,000) *
UIO Program Type *

Full Ambulatory Limited Ambulatory Outreach and Referral Residential or Outpatient Treatment Center
Total Number of Staff at UIO *
Total Number of Clinical Staff at UIO *
Number of Patient Encounters/Visits in 2019 *
Administrative Contact -

To receive notification of application status and disbursement requests.
Name of UIO Administrative Contact/ Authorizing Agent *
Administrator Job Title
Mailing Address for Disbursements *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
Email *
example@example.com
Checks should be “Pay to the Order of”: *
Assigned Project Director -

This person will serve as the main point of contact for project activities and participate in monthly calls.
Name of UIO Project Director *
Job Title
Department or Division
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
Email *
example@example.com
Alternate Point of Contact
Name
Job Title
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
Email
example@example.com

Part 2 - Project Narrative - Click Below to Upload File
NO MORE THAN 5 PAGES
- Statement of Need – Impact of COVID-19 on your UIO, current infection prevention and control practices and programs
- Impact – Describe how participating in the IPC Champion grant program could impact your UIO; include overall goals and objectives for participation
- Proposed Infection Prevention and Control Project Description – Brief concept overview for the proposed project
- Evaluation Plan – Outcomes and proposed measures for measuring improvement of your proposed project
- Sustainability Plan - Recommendations for activities beyond the current project
Project Narrative Upload *
Part 3 - Project Work Plan Template - Click Below to Upload File
Click here to access a sample template for your Project Champion workplan or you may use your preferred format.
Project Workplan Files Upload *
Part 4 - Project Budget - Enter Data in Table Below

Proposed Project Champion Budget (Tip: Copy and paste text into the description box) *

AMOUNT

Brief Description of Expense Items

Wages and Salaries

Fringe Benefits

Contractual and Consultant Costs

Supplies

Equipment

Training

Other Direct Costs

Total Budget Request (Not to Exceed $40,000)
Core Requirements
I understand and agree that any false information, misrepresentation, or willful or negligent failure to disclose any information pertinent to this application or my organization will constitute sufficient grounds for removal of this application from consideration, the return of funding by me to NCUIH if funding has been granted, and or disqualification from future opportunities.
Signature - UIO attestation and acknowledgement that you have read and agree to the Core Requirements to participate as a UIO IPC Systems Champion *

Clear
Name of Authorized Individual Submitting Application *

First Name Last Name
Email of Authorized Individual Submitting Application *
example@example.com
For any questions with this RFA, contact:

Dionne Apedjihoun at Dapedjihoun@ncuih.org or ipc@ncuih.org
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Request for Applications (RFA) UIO Infection Prevention and Control Systems Champions for Project Firstline

Part 1. Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Information

Part 2 - Project Narrative - Click Below to Upload File

NO MORE THAN 5 PAGES

Part 3 - Project Work Plan Template - Click Below to Upload File

Part 4 - Project Budget - Enter Data in Table Below