1. National hospital Preparedness Programs (NHPP) Health care Coalitions
January 11, 2016

2. What is a Health Care Coalition?
An HCC is a group of individual health care and response organizations in a defined geographic location. HCCs play a critical role in developing health care delivery system preparedness and response capabilities. While HCCs should have diverse membership, there are four core members that must be present.
Community Partners
Academic Institutions
Non-profits
Volunteers
Elected Officials
Fire Departments
Police Departments
Long Term Care
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Hospice Care
Hospitals
Public Health Departments
Outpatient Facilities
Primary Care
Specialists
Health Care Coalition (HCC)
Health Centers
Rural Health Centers
Community Health Centers
Local Government
Emergency Medical Services
Home Health Agencies
Emergency Management Agencies
Behavioral and Mental Health
Centers and Agencies
Physicians

3. HCC Membership is Growing
There are 28,055 HCC members nationwide, a 63 percent increase from 2012 (BP1).
HCC Core Members
The greatest increase in membership has been in skilled nursing facilities and local health departments.
Data as of 10/24/2016

4. Emergency Management Participation in HCCs Enhances Response Capability

5. Moving From Planning Bodies To Coordinating For Response
Percent of HCCs with Operational Capabilities
% of HCCs with 8+ HCCDA Factor Scores
While a greater number of HCCs are increasing their operational readiness, more than 60% of HCCs do not consider themselves response-ready.
The new capabilities are here to guide you as you transition from a planning focus to an operational response focus.
Across these HCCDA factors, an increasing number of HCCs have high scores
However, in BP4, only 37% of HCCs indicated that they are response ready by rating themselves 8+ across these HCCDA factors

6. HCC Response Leadership Course Overview
Developed by the Division of National Health Care Preparedness Programs (NHPP) and FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).
Held at CDP in Anniston, Alabama.
Three day course provides instruction and exercise opportunities to guide coalitions in preparing and responding as a HCC leadership team.
Target Audience: Health care leaders, public health leaders, emergency medical service leaders, emergency management professionals and public officials.
There will be 27 participants in the class representing three HCCs with 9 participants per HCC.
Travel, lodging, and meals will be provided for non-federal participants who are registered through CDP for the course.

7. HCC Response Leadership Course Dates and Registration
Training Week
Travel To Anniston
Training
Return from Anniston
Week 18
Monday 30 Jan
Tuesday-Thursday
Friday 3 Feb
Week 21
Tuesday 21 Feb
Wednesday-Friday
Saturday 25 Feb
Week 29
Monday 17 Apr
Friday 21 Apr
Week 41
Sunday 9 Jul
Monday-Wednesday
Thursday 13 Jul
Week 51
Monday 18 Sep
Friday 22 Sep
To be considered for a course, please complete a request form (distributed via the HCC Listserv) and send to:
You can only apply for the week(s) you indicate on your application – it’s not a blanket application
The HPP Weekly contains directions for applying and includes the application as an attachment