The Healthcare System Readiness (HSR) program works at the intersection of public health and the healthcare delivery system to:
- ensure that healthcare facilities have the tools, resources, and capabilities to respond to emergencies while continuing to provide essential medical services
- develops and supports healthcare emergency preparedness coalitions that connect facilities with one another and with public agencies to strengthen preparedness across the health and medical sector.
- ensures a robust NYC health and medical planning and response system by coordinating with local/state planning partners.
The Healthcare System Readiness program is a recipient of the annual Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) grant funds that support NYC hospitals, hospital networks, Nursing Home and Adult Care Facility associations, geographic based healthcare coalitions, and a number of subject matter expert coalitions.
The Healthcare System Readiness program, encompassing the NYC Health Care Coalition (NYCHCC), and seeks to become the premier Coalition in the United States by collaborating with public health and healthcare delivery sectors within the NYC jurisdiction and with regional partners to safely and effectively plan for, respond to, and recover from all-hazard incidents while focusing on equitable access to care for all.
Healthcare System Readiness sits within the Bureau of Healthcare and Community Readiness under the NYC Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response (OEPR).
OEPR Vision
The DOHMH’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) envisions a healthy, resilient city in which all New Yorkers are able to achieve and maintain optimal and equitable health outcomes before, during, and after emergencies.
OEPR Mission
OEPR’s mission is to advance DOHMH’s and NYC’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the health impact of emergencies.