The Broward County Healthcare Coalition (BCHC) is a collaborative network of organizations throughout Broward County that serve as a multi-agency coordinating group to enhance healthcare system preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. BCHC is a part of a federal initiative and a requirement of the Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) Cooperative Agreement funded by the Health & Human Services (HHS), Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).

The purpose of the Health Care Coalition (HCC) is to assist local healthcare partners plan collaboratively for the risks their community may face and identify available local resources during their response to an event. The Coalition membership is crucial for ensuring the coordination of preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities in Broward County.

Essential Coalition members include:

• Hospitals and other Healthcare Providers
• EMS Providers
• Emergency Management / Public Safety
• Long-term Care Providers (NH, SNF, ALF)
• Mental / Behavioral Health / Substance Abuse Providers
• Private Entities Associated with Healthcare (e.g., Hospital associations)
• Specialty Service Providers (e.g., Dialysis, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Stand-Alone Surgery, Urgent Care, Home Health Care)
• Other Support Service Providers (e.g., Laboratories, Pharmacies, Blood Banks, Poison Control)
• Primary Care Providers
• Community Health Centers
• Public health
• Tribal Healthcare
• Federal entities (e.g., NDMS, VA hospitals, IHS facilities, Department of Defense facilities).