225827 Emotional Health Programs for Massachusetts Nursing Home Residents

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality (BHCSQ) is seeking proposals for projects to enhance the care of nursing home residents in Massachusetts by providing emotional health programs. The programs should be evidence-based, reduce loneliness and social isolation, promote psychological and physical health, and provide technical support to nursing home residents and staff. The project will be funded from civil monetary penalties collected from nursing homes. The contractor will partner with nursing homes and stakeholders to develop and implement innovative programs, provide training and technical assistance, and evaluate the effectiveness of the project. Key aspects of the project include: • Delivering a program of learning and technical assistance for facilities and staff • Implementing a novel program to facilitate safe interaction between residents and staff • Providing education curriculum for maintaining the program • Ensuring programs are accessible to all residents, including those with mobility assistance devices • Implementing programs in various settings, including urban, suburban, and rural areas • Ensuring programs are accessible during all or most seasons in Massachusetts • Submitting a work plan and contract activities within 60 days of contract execution • Providing progress updates and attending scheduled meetings • Submitting written reports, including a preliminary report, a final report, and project findings and recommendations.