Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Presented by: Jennifer LoGalbo

 Waiver background and focus on sustainability  Define sustainability  Review sustainability process  Share sustainability planning tips  Discussion: shared learning opportunity

 Projects originally submitted in 2012  Providers implemented transformational projects with a focus on providing better care, in an effective manner, to save costs  Projects submitted in 2013  More of an emphasis on outlining sustainability plan  Mid-point assessment  Providers may need to make changes

 What could happen in the future?  Extension  Renewal  Nothing  What would happen to your project tomorrow if the Waiver were to go away?

 Sustainability – Providers ability to incorporate projects that have been implemented through the 1115 Waiver with the existing organizational structure.  How do you define sustainability?

Step 1 Clarify Vision and Costs Step 2 Build Collaboration Step 3 Communicate Your Needs

 Step 1: Clarify Your Vision and Budget Costs  Write out your vision and goals for this project.  Identify costs related to keeping the project alive past DY5.  Step 2: Build Collaboration  Identify stakeholders who benefit from the project.  Keep partners informed about your progress on sustainability efforts.  Step 3: Develop Action Steps  Identify potential funding sources for sustaining your project.

 Shared Learning Opportunity  Q&A

Smith, Richard W. Understanding and Linking Sustainability for Healthcare. Working paper. Johnson Controls, n.d. Web. July-Aug Case Study: Solutions for Your Care "Moving Forward: A Sustainability Planning Guide." Planning Guide: High Growth and Community-Based Job Training Grants 44.4 (2009): Web. July- Aug Guide: Building a Sustainability Plan