News and Events

Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative (CCGC) is involved in various projects and events throughout Colorado. Check this page for regular updates about what we're doing next.

News

Seeking Primary Care Providers to Review Preventive Health Services Guideline (June 2008)
May 7th Release of United States PHS Guideline Update: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence (May 2008)
Efforts to Caution Public About Antibiotic Misuse Underway (February 2008)
CPSC honors Dr. Harbrecht's outstanding contributions to patient safety in Colorado... (December 2007)
New Pilot Program Brings Primary... (April 2006)
New Initiative to Improve Quality... (June 2004)
$1.3 Million Initiative to Improve... (June 2004)

Events

Funding Opportunities for Healthcare Providers
Reach the Peak Asthma Educator Certification (AE-C) Prep Course
How to Implement SBIRT Webinar

Tobacco Grant Program for Healthcare Organizations: Funding Opportunities for Clinical Practices 2008-2009
Document: CCGC Request for Letters of Interest
More Info: Please see March 18 and March 25 webinars

Reach the Peak Asthma Educator Certification (AE-C) Prep Course
Date: May 5-6, 2008
Place: The Children's Hospital, Colorado
More Info: Download the flyer

How to Implement Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Webinar
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm MT
Presenter: John C. Higgins-Biddle, Ph.D., retired, Department of Community Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Target Audience: Primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, clinic support staff, and interested healthcare professionals
Register Online: http://www.champsonline.org/Events/Distance_Learning.asp
More Info: Download the flyer

This presentation is the first in a series of three events sponsored by the Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative (CCGC) and SBIRT Colorado on how to implement Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treat (SBIRT) in healthcare settings. SBIRT is an evidence-based approach to reducing risky substance use and improving health outcomes. The SBIRT practice consists of universal screening in healthcare settings to identify healthcare risks related to substance use, brief intervention using motivational conversation to explore options for positive change, and referral to specialized treatment during any phase of the process.

Please note: Due to the generous sponsorship of SBIRT Colorado, this event is free for all participants from Colorado (including computer link and CME).

Session 1 Topics:

What and why of SBIRT, including a brief history of SBIRT

How to provide universal screening in healthcare settings

Essential elements of brief intervention

Critical steps of evidence-based SBIRT practices

To register for this event, go to : http://www.champsonline.org/Events/Distance_Learning.asp

Sessions 2 and 3 of this series will be held in August and October 2008. Please check back for more details coming soon.

COPIC is awarding 1 ERS point for their insureds who participate in all three SBIRT webcast presentations.

Articles Featured in MD News

Please click on one of the links below to see a listing of and links to the IPIP and Tobacco articles featured in MD News.

Past Events

The following represent past successful events that have helped us map our future path in healthcare improvement. Click on an event below to learn more.

Questions?

For questions or additional information about CCGC News and Events, please give the CCGC office a call at (720) 297-1681.