Wisconsin Increasing Hospital Preparedness and Readiness Program

Lauri Maki
DHSHERC@dhs.wisconsin.gov

This opportunity offers funding to increase Wisconsin hospital readiness and preparedness with the goal of improved patient outcomes, minimizing the need for federal and supplemental state resources during emergencies, and enabling rapid recovery.

Applicants should address at least one of the 5 tasks.

1. Develop an engagement packet for use by the Wisconsin Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) to encourage participation in Wisconsin preparedness efforts
2. Utilize a structured framework to determine barriers for hospitals self-identifying as a level three assessment center or higher of the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS), then propose actionable solutions for addressing the barriers
3. Identify professionals willing to fill specific volunteer roles needed during an emergency. Public health officials will use the Wisconsin Emergency Assistance Volunteer Registry (WEAVR) to generate a list of volunteers to be contacted
4. Systematically evaluate the effectiveness of communication to health systems from each Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition
5. Produce a minimum of 36 stock image library assets for use in promotional material for Wisconsin HPP

Applicants must be based in Wisconsin. Preferred applicants will have established networks with hospitals and healthcare organizations; local and tribal public health agencies; state, regional, and local and tribal emergency management; and emergency medical services.

Award ceiling: Not stated
Project period: From grant agreement to June 30, 2027
Estimated number of awards: 5
Estimated total program funding: $175,000

Links to application instructions and the budget template are available on the program website.

Completed applications should be emailed to DHSHERC@dhs.wisconsin.gov or mailed to:

Wisconsin Hospital Preparedness Program
201 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703