Chronic Disease Self-Management

Workshop Overview

Presented by: Patricia Nord, MPH, RDH

Be Well Colorado

What is CDSMPEvidence based, peer-led

programming designed to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and health conditions and how their health problems affect their lives.

Small group workshops include six 2½-hour sessions

4 program offerings◦Chronic disease SM(English &

Spanish)◦Diabetes SM (English & Spanish)

Statewide Goals for CDSMP Increase availability of CDSMP to

older adults in ColoradoEstablish a statewide CDSMP

distribution and delivery systemMaintain quality through fidelity

to the evidence based programDevelop partnerships to build

CDSMP implementation and sustainability

Timeline and TargetsGrant period March 30, 2010 –

March 30, 2012

Target population = people with chronic diseases > 60 years old

Target = 566 participant completers

(4 of 6 workshop sessions)

Colorado PartnersSUA & CDPHE (state lead

agencies)AHEC (implementation agency)CSPH (training center)Local lead agencies (AAA, Local

Public Health Dept.)Host agenciesMaster trainers and lay leadersMedicaid

State Lead Agency Roles Provide leadershipSupply fiscal support and federal fundingProvide technical assistanceOrganize master trainer and lay leader

trainingsProvide program materials (books and

compact disks)Provide marketing materialsInput data to federal portalReport to AOA / NCOA

Implementation Agency RoleOversee workshops

◦Ensure host sites are a good fit for sustainable programming

◦Coordinate workshop dates and locationsIdentify training needs/opportunitiesAssist host sites with workshop

implementationPerform program fidelity checksPass through payment to host sitesReport to CDPHE

University-School of Public Health RoleHold Stanford licenseMaintain 2-3 certified Master Trainers Coordinate statewide master and lay

leader trainingsEnsure trainers have opportunities to

conduct workshopsReport leader licensing to StanfordPerform fidelity checks Report to CDPHE

Local Lead Agency RoleAssess local population needsIdentify and recruit host sitesDetermine which programming

best serves local populationsMarket programsIdentify potential lay leadersEnsure program fidelity,

sustainabilityReport to CDPHE

Host Agency RoleCoordinate with local lead

agencies and Implementation Agency (AHEC)

Market workshopsIdentify potential lay leadersProvide suitable workshop sitesConduct workshopsCollect participant data and

attendanceReport data to AHEC

Resources/LinksWebsite

◦www.bewellcolorado.orgContact

◦Patricia Nord, Healthy Aging Coordinator

◦303-692-2566◦patricia.nord@state.co.us