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ASPR Health Care Readiness Metropolitan Area Highlights

ASPR Health Care Readiness by the Numbers


Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)

HPP is a cooperative agreement administered by ASPR’s National Healthcare Preparedness Programs (NHPP) Branch. It establishes the foundation for national health care readiness, promotes a consistent national focus to improve patient outcomes during emergencies, and enables rapid health care service resilience and recovery.

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1 ​Health Department Recipient

Los Angeles County EMS Agency

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​1 Health Care Coalition (HCC​)

  • Los Angeles County Healthcare Coalition
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2 Special Pathogen Treatment Centers

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles Medical Center
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HCC Core Member Participation Rate

  • 100% of acute care hospitals
  • 100% of emergency medical services (EMS)
  • 100% of public health agencies
  • 100% of emergency management agencies

National Special Pathogen System (NSPS)

The NSPS is a nationwide systems-based network approach that builds on existing infrastructure and investments in preparing for infectious disease outbreaks. NSPS supports the urgent preparedness and response needs of hospitals, health systems, and health care providers related to treating patients with special pathogens.

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HPP Cooperative Agreement Recipient

              Los Angeles County EMS Agency

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Regional Ebola and Other Special Pathogen Treatment Center (RESPTC)

                ​Cedars Sinai Medical Center

HPP Cooperative Agreement Funding COVID-19 Supplemental Funding ASPR Health Care Readiness: Stories from the Field​​

For more details, see ASPR Health Care Readiness Programs Funding.

  • Total funding (all sources): $3,446,669
  • Hospital Association: $3,446,669​


Reference the COVID-19​ Supplemental Funding page for more details.

Los Angeles County Uses Hospital Preparedness Program Funds to Expand Surge Capacity and Secure Resources

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