Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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Designing Justice + Designing Spaces

Guidance on Transitioning Program

Summary:

Provide guidance to a non-profit architecture and real estate development firm as they transition one of their programs to a separate non-profit.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S. (CA-based nonprofit)
About the Organization: Designing Justice + Designing Spaces is a non-profit architecture and real estate development firm with a mission to end mass incarceration. Their work seeks to counter the societal inequities evident in the dominant architectural models of courthouses and prisons, and they do so through the creation of new prototypes such as peacemaking centers, transitional housing, and mobile villages.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

The Designing Justice + Designing Spaces team developed a program called Pop-Up Village, which brings together curated programming, offered out of customized buses, vans, pop-up shops, and other types of mobile architecture, to curate a one stop shop of community resources, for community by community on formerly blighted locations. Because Designing Justice focuses on design and development rather than event production, and due to the growth and operational needs of Pop-Up Village, they are now transitioning the program to Compass & Keys. Compass & Keys is a newly formed 501(c)(3) with limited cash flow, and Pop-Up Village is their first and only initiative. Designing Justice has provided a variety of supports to Compass & Keys, to ensure the continued success of Pop-Up Village. As the more established entity, they currently serve as the lead when applying for grants and managing the financials and cash flow of the program and pay Compass & Keys for their services. Eventually, they’d like Compass & Keys to become fully self-sufficient. However, in the interim, they are seeking a comprehensive consultation to: (i) determine how best to structure their relationship with Pop-Up Village (they envision a fiscal sponsor-like arrangement); and (ii) discuss whether they can structure the relationship so that they are only supporting the Pop-Up Village program – with design services, rather than Compass & Keys as a whole (which will be particularly important if they expand their offerings). After the consultation, the Designing Justice team would greatly appreciate assistance drafting the contract(s) governing the parties’ relationship. However, this is a secondary request.

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RE-Assist

Respond to Discrete Questions About Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Rules

Summary:

Assist a health-tech startup working to improve patient experiences and outcomes by answering discrete questions about two Centers for Medicare and Medicaid rules.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: RE-Assist is a social enterprise working to improve the lives of patients in transitions of care while improving productivity, utilization between providers, and reducing the burden of care. The RE-Assist team partners with healthcare institutions to greatly reduce patient readmissions, length of stay, and expedite the referral process to connect patients with resources and service providers suited for their unique needs.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

The RE-Assist team is seeking guidance on two new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid rules: (i) The Impact Act 2019; and the (ii) Interoperability and Patient Access Rule 2020. With respect to The Impact Act, they’d like to better understand the discharge process from the hospital and to clarify whether it is the hospital’s responsibility to make sure patients are informed of post-acute services. If so, they’d like to know what details are required. With respect to the Interoperability and Patient Access Rule 2020, they’d like to understand whether skilled nursing facilities are required to make patient information accessible digitally.

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MyLÚA Health

Patent Cooperation Treaty – File National Phase Application in the U.S.

Summary:

Assist a health-tech startup providing early risk detection for pregnancy-related complications by filing the U.S. national phase application for their patent (they have already filed their Patent Cooperation Treaty application).

 

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: MyLÚA Health is an AI-powered early risk detection service that identifies and manages the risk of pregnancy-related complications. They have prioritized detection of mental health concerns first as they account for 25% of all preventable maternal mortality in the US, and provide human-centered and culturally inclusive services.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

The MyLÚA Health team filed a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application, and they are now seeking assistance filing the U.S. national phase application by July 15, 2023. They would also appreciate an IP strategy consultation to discuss next steps in the nationalization process, including the most advantageous countries to file in. However, this is a secondary request.

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The Education Trust

Consultation on Employee Unionization

Summary:

Advise nonprofit working to improve education opportunities for low income students on considerations in the event employees unionize.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: The Education Trust (Ed Trust) advocates for the high academic achievement of all students, particularly those of color or living in poverty. They work with educators, policymakers, parents, and community leaders across the country to transform schools into institutions that serve all students well.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Ed Trust is seeking a consultation to discuss factors to consider if their employees decide to unionize.

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