MDCH/DELEG 1
2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsRequest for Proposals Webinar
March 15, 2011
Collaboration of
Michigan Department of Community Health and
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsObjectives
• Background and goals for Michigan Nursing Corps 2011
• Review -program descriptions-proposal format and requirements-program reporting requirements-funding process and timelines
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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsProgram Eligibility
• Michigan School of Nursing Accredited by National Nursing Organization
• Minimum of 5 students enrolled in 2011 MNC program cohort for MSN-Education.
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• Must maintain cohort at 90% retention
for 2011
- Written assurance of program continuation and sustainability
- Regional assessment of nursing faculty needs in ADN and BSN programs
2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsProgram Eligibility
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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsProgram Models - Model A
MSN – Education
• Candidates have 18 months or less for program completion
• Methods / Technologies utilized• Scholarship award covers tuition, books,
fees• No stipend
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Program Models - Model A
MSN – Education
• Scholarship award up to $20,000 based on length of program
• Required student contract for receipt of scholarship award
• Teaching commitment for 5 years in Michigan
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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsWorkforce Investment Act (WIA)
• Participant Eligibility
• Partnership
• Reporting
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Program Models - Model B
Simulation Technology in Nursing Education
• Purchase of simulation equipment and/or
• Write programs and clinical patient scenarios for simulators for clinical education
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Program Models - Model B
Simulation Technology in Nursing Education
• Description of current technology in nursing program
• Thorough description of program plans for
-teaching technologies
-facilitating completion of education program
-removing barriers for clinical education
• Impact on program capacity and completion
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Proposal Format
• Separate proposal required for each model
• Proposal must specifically identify model
• Sections must be numbered to match and address elements of Proposal Narrative Section (Appendix B).
• Narrative no more than 5 pages
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps MDCH - DELEG
Monitoring And Reporting
• Grantee student progress and performance monitored
• Timelines and targets met
• Accountability for program requirements
• Program evaluation
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps MDCH - DELEG
Monitoring And Reporting (cont’d)
• Return on investment calculated
• Program sustainability addressed
• Report to Governor and Legislature completed
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2011 Michigan Nursing CorpsReporting
(Quarterly and Final)• Reporting required• All reports follow the format noted in
Appendix D• Narrative statements - followed by brief
description of activities linked to workplan • Data-Outcomes provided• Anecdotal information
(press clippings, or individual stories, etc.)
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Reporting (cont’d)
• Four quarterly progress reports • Final Comprehensive Summary Report
- Describe project and outcomes
- Successes / barriers
- Best practices: Lessons learned
- Due 30 days from date of program completion• Final Payment contingent upon receipt, acceptance
and approval
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Funding and Payments
• Initial advance payment award of 25% of the Total Authorized Budget Payment to grantees upon execution of the grant.
• Any subsequent payments will be made upon timely submission of quarterly reports.
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Funding and Payments (cont’d)
• Additional 25% may be made each quarter thereafter upon submission of documentation showing the initial advance has been spent in total.
• Final 25% of the grant amount shall be made after completion of the project and after the Grant Administrator has received and approved the final program summary report.
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2011 Michigan Nursing Corps Budget
• Completion of required budget form - Appendix D of RFP
• Budget justification – costs must be aligned with project objectives, staff support, position descriptions, resources required to complete project activities.
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Questions and Answers from Webinar
Posted on websites by March 17, 2011• http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/ocne• http://www.michigan.gov/rsa
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Questions and Answers following
Webinar
• Additional questions may be submitted by email ONLY ([email protected]) until 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011,
• Responses will be posted by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at websites on previous slide.
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Questions and Answers (cont’d)
Contact
Monica BaldersonMDCH, Office of the Chief Nurse ExecutiveCapitol View Building, 7th Floor 201 Townsend StreetLansing, MI. 48913517-241-9841e-mail: [email protected]