The purpose of the Regional Health Care System Program at South Central Public Health District is to upgrade the preparedness and the capabilities of health care entities in south central Idaho to respond to bioterrorism, outbreaks of infectious diseases, other public health threats and emergencies, and to improve overall regional preparedness and response. Joint efforts include developing and maintaining a regional surge capacity plan, participating in regional exercises, establishing partnerships through memorandums of agreement/ understanding, and sharing of best practices.
Participating regional health care entities include:
- Hospitals
- Emergency Medical Service providers
- Community health centers
- Outpatient facilities
- County Emergency Management Coordinators
- County Coroners
- Law enforcement officials
- Mental Health Care providers
- Faith Based organizations
- Civic, volunteer, and service organizations
- Public Health
As the coordinating and fiscal agency, South Central Public Health District allocates allotment funds to participating entities to enhance their preparedness efforts. Recent upgrades include increased mass fatality response and equipment, to support alternative care sites.
By-Laws of South Central Healthcare Preparedness Coalition
To learn more about the nation’s hospital preparedness program click here.
Meeting Schedule
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FY 2018-2019 |
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August 22, 2018 |
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November 28, 2018 |
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February 27, 2019 |
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May 22, 2019 |
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FY 2017-2018 |
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August 23, 2017 |
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November 15, 2017 |
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February 28, 2018 |
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May 23, 2018 |
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FY 2016-2017 | ||
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August 24, 2016 |
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November 16, 2016 |
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February 22, 2017 |
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May 24, 2017 |
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