Colorado Models and Innovations
These stories feature model programs and successful rural projects that can serve as a source of ideas. Some of the projects or programs may no longer be active. Read about the criteria and evidence-base for programs included.
Other Project Examples
San Luis Valley Public Health Partnership
Updated/reviewed December 2022
- Need: Public health departments in Colorado's rural San Luis Valley region desired to share public health services to improve health outcomes in the region.
- Intervention: Six counties joined in a public health cross-jurisdictional sharing arrangement. The partnership has served as a forum for sharing and evaluating opportunities to improve health access and core public health services.
- Results: The partnership has enabled health departments to share expertise and develop regional projects to provide a broader range of public health services.
Southwest Health System Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Updated/reviewed March 2021
- Need: Impact patient care and safety issues related to antibiotic use in southwest Colorado.
- Intervention: Pharmacy-led antibiotic stewardship program for inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings.
- Results: With antibiotic use guidelines, refined infection diagnostics, and first-choice antibiotic selections, all care settings now see decreased days of treatment and decreased resistance patterns.
Last Reviewed: 11/16/2023