Activation of the NWRHCC

A regional healthcare coalition is typically activated to coordinate a collaborative response to significant public health emergencies or disasters. These emergencies can strain local healthcare resources and require a coordinated effort across various organizations and facilities to effectively manage the situation.

Specific scenarios for activation include:

1. Natural Disasters: Events like hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, or wildfires that cause widespread damage and affect multiple healthcare facilities and communities.

2. Mass Casualty Incidents: Situations involving a large number of casualties, such as terrorist attacks, mass shootings, or major transportation accidents.

3. Pandemics and Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Large-scale outbreaks of diseases like influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious diseases that overwhelm healthcare systems.

4. Hazardous Material Incidents: Chemical spills, radiological releases, or other hazardous material events that pose significant health risks.

5. Infrastructure Failures: Major disruptions to critical infrastructure, such as power outages, water supply failures, or cyberattacks on healthcare systems.

6. Evacuation Events: Situations requiring the evacuation of healthcare facilities, such as fires, structural damage, or other safety concerns.

The activation of the NWRHCC ensures a coordinated response, optimizing the use of resources, sharing information, and providing mutual aid to ensure the continuity of care and the safety of the affected populations.

Contact Us!

Steve Hilley
Readiness & Response Coordinator

shilley@nwccog.org

Olivia Scheele, MSN, RN, BSN, a-IPC
Clinical Advisor

oscheele@nwccog.org

https://www.colorado-nwrhcc.org/