ABOUT US
The Northwest Health Services Coalition was developed to bring together regional healthcare organizations and responders to prepare for emergencies together.
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We are currently funded by a Federal Grant known as Hospital Preparedness Program.
Northwest Health Services Coalition est. 2002
Coalition Mission
The Northwest Health Services Coalition mission is to serve as a resource for local and regional partners through collaboration, guidance, leadership and support by promoting sustainable planning, training and exercising.
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Regional Demographics
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13 counties and 3 Tribal Nations with a population of approximately 200,000
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15 hospitals
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Half agricultural and half forested
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Borders North Dakota and Canada
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Regional HVA Key Findings
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Weather event
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Cybersecurity
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Utility Failure
Planning and Response Objectives
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Identify training and exercise needs
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Identify and capitalize on regional strengths
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Collaborate with other regional partners
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Facilitate information sharing
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Promote situational awareness
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Facilitate resource support
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Facilitate the coordination of incident response actions
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Coalition Business Structure
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General Coalition members meet in a centralized location twice per year
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The Advisory Committee meets up to six times per year and is represented by hospitals, mental health, EMS, public health, emergency management, clinics, tribal public health and long term care.
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Decisions are made by consensus of those present
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The Coalition Charter defines business procedures