Welcome to the Business and Operational Planning for

School-Based Health Centers

RFP Workshop April 12, 2010

Information Packet

• RFP

• Presentations

• Question and Answer

• School Health Center Overview

• Sample Floor Plans

• Example surveys for teachers, staff, and parents

What is an SBHC?

A SBHC is a “health center located in a school or on school grounds that provides, at a minimum, on-site primary and preventive health care, mental health counseling, health promotion, referral and follow-up services for young people enrolled” (National Health & Education Consortium, 1995, p. 2).

SBHCs and Education Reform

Dept of Education supportive of SBHCs- especially Sec. Duncan

Full awareness at federal level that students need their social issues addressed so that they can learn “Time to begin reimagining our basic concept of school”

Funding opportunities that include healthcare: Race to the Top Fund, Investing in Innovation (i3), Community Schools Act, We Care Act, Raise Up Act

President Obama’s support of “place-based” care

SBHC Initiative Overview

• SBHC Business and Operational Planning Grants– 7-month grants- up to $35,000

• SBHC Implementation Grants– 3-year grants for renovation, equipment, staffing

• SBHC Challenge Grants– 2-year grants to assist with fundraising and

program sustainability

• Technical Assistance

SBHC Business and Operational Planning Grants

• 7-Month Grants during 2010-11 school year

• 5-year Business Plan

• Operational Plan

• Implementation Proposal

• Technical Assistance

SBHC Planning Road Map

• Step One: Design your SBHC– Community, School and Student Needs

Assessment– Model Design, including services provided

and facility development– Operational Infrastructure– Policies and Procedures

SBHC Planning Road Map

• Step Two: Operational Business Plan– 5-Year Budget– Revenue Projections– Revenue Barriers– Practice Management Resources– Quality Improvement Plan

SBHC Planning Road Map

• Step Three: Sustainability Plan– Fundraising Plan– Advocacy Plan– Evaluation

http://www.nasbhc.org/site/pp.aspx?c=jsJPKWPFJrH&b=5573083

Proposal Details

Who Should Apply

• Nonprofit medical partners are the eligible applicants– Community health centers, hospitals, universities,

health departments

• Need school and mental health partners involved in proposal submission and planning

• K-8 Schools• Schools with students that face barriers to

accessing health care services in their local communities

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated need for access to primary health care for children in grades K-8

• Strong collaboration among primary care provider, school, community, social service agencies and parents

• Demonstrated community support• Service to a vulnerable population (e.g. medically

indigent, low income, uninsured, inner-city, etc.)• Services will be provided in Erie County• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a

business plan

Use of Funds

• Consultants– Business and Financial Planning– Health care system expertise– Fundraising – Advocacy– Community Engagement

• Project Director• Local travel• Meeting facilitation • Equipment rental• Supplies

Application Details

• Cover Sheet

• Organizational Description

• Analysis of Need

• Description of planning process and timeline

• Budget

Proposal Outline

• Proposal

• SBHC Opportunity

• Goals and Objectives for the Planning Process

• Collaboration

• Community Input

• Evaluation and Data Collection

Budget

Revenue

Total Revenue for Planning Grant

 

Income generated from services (please note if this is billed or collected income) NA NA

Government grants & contracts (list separately)   NA

Grant request to the Foundation   NA

Other foundations' grant (list separately)   NA

Corporate donations (list separately)   NA

United Way or other campaigns   NA

Individuals' contributions or membership dues   NA

Fundraising events   NA

In-kind resources and contributions   NA

Other (specify)   NA

Total Revenue: 0  

Budget

Expenses

Total Expenses for Planning Grant

Amount Requested from Foundation

Salaries & wages (list separately by individual for the project)    

Fringe Benefits and payroll taxes    

Consultants (list separately for the project)    

Professional fees (list separately for the project)    

Travel    

Equipment (list separately for the project)    

Supplies    

Printing and copying    

Postage and delivery    

Rent and utilities (include telephone and fax; only new costs will be covered by any Foundation Grant)    

Other (specify)    

Total Expenses: 0 0

Proposal Timeline

• RFP Workshop- today! • Application Deadline: May 21st at noon• Site Visits: May 24-June 4• Award Date: July• 3 Grantee Meetings, beginning in

September• Implementation Proposal Due: May 2011• SBHC Opening: School Year 2011-12

Discussion