BORR, CI - Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) Emergency Preparedness Planning and Response

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has awarded a federal Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) cooperative agreement to the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) for healthcare emergency preparedness and response activities. The contract, identified as CTR073341, covers a five-year period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, with a total federal award amount of $5,195,124.00 and an initial annual budget of $1,305,000.00 ($125,000 for AzHHA and $1,180,000 for the Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response, or AzCHER).

The primary objectives of this cost reimbursement contract include building and maintaining prepared healthcare systems, advancing healthcare coalitions, strengthening regional coordination, and ensuring Arizona's healthcare system can effectively respond to emergencies. The contract is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), with AzHHA serving as the primary subrecipient. Key deliverables encompass emergency preparedness planning, infrastructure development, including a dedicated website and mobile application, and maintaining networks of healthcare leaders and emergency managers across the state.