Agency Health Department

Contractor Emory Centers for Training and Technical Assistance

SWIFT Contract Number 156171

Project Name Diabetes Training/Technical Assistance

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Emory University (DTTAC) will work with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to refine survey instruments for National DPP lifestyle coaches, coordinators, and participants in Minnesota. The survey results will guide Emory University (DTTAC) and MDH in identifying lifestyle coach training gaps and will highlight coach competencies that need strengthening. Emory University (DTTAC) and MDH will also use survey data to collaborate on and develop a tailored training program for lifestyle coaches. MDH will support lifestyle coaches working at CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs by providing scholarships to Emory University’s (DTTAC) monthly advanced training webinars. In later years of the grant, MDH will partner with training entities, such as Emory University (DTTAC), to develop and implement a long-term plan for providing advanced trainings that strengthen skills needed to engage and retain participants in the National DPP.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 07/22/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 09/29/2023 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 09/29/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $15000

Amendments $62695

Contract total $77695

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? CDC Grant 1817

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) Emory University has a dedicated center known as the Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC). DTTAC provides innovative training, technical assistance, and services to foster strong leadership, increase organizational capacity, and strengthen partnerships within the diabetes prevention and control community. DTTAC trains lifestyle coaches to deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle change program and prepares highly-qualified individuals to serve as Master Trainers Select. DTTAC is also committed to assisting their partners with strategic planning, assessment and curriculum design, development, and delivery, as well as, developing customized training workshops and webinars.

Evaluator Name Kim Matteen

Evaluator Email Address Kim.Matteen@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor provided timely technical assistance and training webinars.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor's work was consistently of high quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor's costs were reasonable.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall, we were very satisfied with the quality of the technical assistance and training provided.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): N/A

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied