Georgia Dual Track Rural Hospital Remote Critical Care Services (RCCS)

Joanne Mitchell
jmitchell@dch.ga.gov

The Georgia State Office of Rural Health is offering funding to establish a Remote Critical Services (RCCS) program, intended to provide continuous monitoring and real-time access to critical care specialists for patients admitted to intensive care units in rural hospitals.

Funds will be awarded in 2 tracks.

• Track 1 - Continuation of current remote critical care services
  • Contracted services
  • Equipment and infrastructure
  • Program administration
  • Staff education
• Track 2 - Establish new remote critical care services
  • Program implementation and administration
  • Equipment and infrastructure
  • Contracted services
  • Marketing and community engagement
  • Staff education

Eligibility requirements:

• Be located in designated rural counties in Georgia or in a county with a Critical Access Hospital
• Be in good standing to conduct business with Georgia Department of Community Health and Georgia State Office of Rural Health
• Be listed on the Rural Hospital Tax Credit (RHTC) 2026 Ranking of Financial Need

Expected award amount: $225,000
Project period: 1 year
Estimated number of awards: 4

A link to the application instructions is available on the program website.

Email completed applications to RFGA.DualTrackFY25@dch.ga.gov.