Description
The Maryland Department of Health is seeking applications to develop or maintain a statewide Abortion Clinical Care Training Program. The program will engage clinical and abortion access experts to ensure training is comprehensive, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse patient populations. Key aspects of the program include the development of a standardized curriculum, regular updates to the curriculum, and the provision of training to healthcare professionals. The program will have a duration of 4 years, with two option years. The applicant will be required to submit quarterly and annual reports, and will be subject to a 25% cap on personnel costs.
• The program will focus on increasing the number of healthcare professionals trained in abortion care.
• The program will require the development of a standardized curriculum aligned with current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices.
• The program will require the provision of training to healthcare professionals, with a focus on clinical care sites and institutional capacity.
• The program will require the submission of quarterly and annual reports, with stratified data by county/region, site type, scope of abortion services exposure, and trainee demographics.
• The program will be subject to a 25% cap on personnel costs, including salaries, stipends, benefits, or honoraria for individuals involved in training design, instruction, supervision, or technical assistance.