Funding Announcement for Children's Dental Disease Prevention Program

1 CDPH Funding Announcement & Special Information Session Children s Dental Disease Prevention Program (Equipment Support and Referral Management/Care Coordination Tools) Zoom Webinar 03/10/21, 12:00 PM California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

2 Welcome and Introductions We are excited to announce this unique one-time funding opportunity! Software/hardware to support community-clinical linkage systems in school-based/school-linked programs All LOHPs with current contracts are eligible Grant is non-competitive. All complete applications will be considered for final funding awards California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

3 Message from the State Dental Director Supporting community-clinical linkages School-based/school-linked programs Sustainability of funding and efforts Taking advantage of this unique opportunity California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

4 Purpose of Funding Supports start-up costs associated with implementing school-based preventive dental services programs and referral management and care coordination software/hardware Opportunity to further long term LOHP priorities amid COVID-19 pandemic and school closures These efforts will support priorities that will be continued and expanded during next 5-year grant cycle California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

5 Funding Mechanism: Contract Amendment Technically not a stand-alone grant Following application period, contract amendments will be made in Summer 2021 CDPH will review applications received and provide amendment documents that are ready for signature LHJ Board of Supervisors and internal review processes LOHPs who accept funding will amend budgets and workplans September 2021 July 2022 implementation period California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

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7 LHJ Funding Tiers and Funding Floor California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

8 Timeline of Key Application Milestones LOI is optional and non-binding CDPH will respond to completed applications with award notification and contract amendments Summer 2021 for final approvals September January 2021 to make initial purchasing decisions See detailed timeline handout California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

9 Component 1: School-linked Program Model: Referral Management and Care Coordination Goal: Increase children receiving dental screening and referral Formal community-clinical linkages between LOHPs, local clinics, dental providers, and one or more schools Hardware and software purchases, training, onboarding, and technical support Work with CHDP and other local programs to establish a dental home California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

10 Component 1: Allowable Purchases Allowable hardware: Laptops/tablets, intraoral cameras, networking tools Allowable software: Must support electronic referrals Onboarding, training, technical support, software configuration, EHR integration OOH will host info sessions for LOHPs applying for Component 1 following funding award California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

11 Component 2: Evidenced-based support for School-based sealant programs Median 60% decrease in cavities on the top and bottom surfaces of molars and premolars among children 6 to 17 years old Applying sealants in school-based or -linked programs was found to be effective among children at different risk of tooth decay and in families of varying economic means. Six studies provided information on the economic efficiency of school-based or school-linked programs. Preventing Dental Caries: School-Based or -Linked Sealant Delivery Programs (2000 Archived Review) (thecommunityguide.org) California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

12 Component 2: Allowable Equipment Allowable equipment list starting on Page 17. Appendix 4 Sample Equipment Resources: https://www.mchoralhealth.org/seal/ PDFs/Step4_EquipmentCostWorks heet.pdf California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

13 Should I apply? Why you should apply for funding! Why you might want to decline this opportunity for new funding Maintain progress during COVID-19 and school closures Your staff has been redirected for COVID or you are spread too thin Invest in long-term program priorities Approval process will be a barrier Address health disparities/inequities You don t need the money Application process is relatively streamlined It s a unique one-time opportunity! California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

14 Key Considerations in Applying for Funds You are highly encouraged to submit a LOI if possible If you have already have surplus funds in your budget, you can also use these to support components you apply for We will be hosting informational webinars and TA sessions to guide purchasing decisions We re here to support you and we want you to apply for this unique one-time funding opportunity California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

15 Which Component(s) to Apply For Component 1: Referral Management and Care Coordination Software and Hardware Consider applying if you aren t currently using a software system to support community clinical linkages Some costs as low as $50 - $100 per license May actually be very practical for smaller jurisdictions Provider onboarding and training needs should be considered California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

16 Which Component(s) to Apply For (2) Component 2: Equipment Support Consider applying if availability of equipment and start-up costs is prohibiting school-based preventive dental services Investing in equipment may help secure partnerships Partnering with local schools, FQHCs, Medi-Cal Dental providers, and community-based organizations Securing MOUs will be key California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

17 Applying for Both Components Smaller jurisdictions may have to limit application to one component Unspent funds in budget may be used Funding ceiling may be higher than currently projected Begin planning now, plans can change California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

18 Nuts and Bolts After reviewing completed applications, OOH will notify LOHPs of decision to award Amendment documents ready for signature will be provided LOHPs navigate internal review processes in Summer 2021 Awards projected to be released September 1, 2021 Planning and purchases made from September January 2022 Amended workplans and budgets California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

19 Why Right Now is the Perfect Time to Get Started Perfect way to maintain progress during school closures and staff redirections Investment now will help further other workplan areas Community clinical linkages are key in next grant 5-year cycle Do not need to fully implement until 2022 Streamlined application and incremental planning process during 2021 and early 2022 California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

20 Next Steps LHJ Board agenda item for June or July 2021 Optional non-binding Letter of Intent by March 17 Upcoming CDPH office hours California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

21 Recap of Key Dates and Application Documents Key Application Dates Optional non-binding Letter of Intent by March 17 Upcoming CDPH office hours Application due April 21, 2021 Expected award September 1 Required Application Submissions Application Checklist (Document A) Grantee Information Form (Document B) Scope of Work and Deliverables (Document F) FY 21/22 Revised Budget and Justification CDPH 9083 Governmental Payee Form California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health

22 QUESTION and ANSWER PERIOD PLEASE ENTER ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS YOU WOULD LIKE US TO ADDRESS California Department of Public Health Center for Healthy Communities Office of Oral Health