Sub-Committees
Sub-Committees
Sub-committees are established annually—or as needed—to address emerging needs or gaps within the Coalition. These groups are comprised of Coalition members, community volunteers, and subject matter experts. The composition and focus of sub-committees may shift over time, driven by the results of the Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA), identified capability gaps, or lessons learned from real-world events and exercises.
2026/2027 Committees
Sustainability
Sustainability Committee Responsibilities
The Sustainability Committee is responsible for promoting the long-term viability and effectiveness of the coalition by identifying strategies to sustain programs, resources, partnerships, and capabilities beyond current funding cycles. The committee explores funding opportunities, develops recommendations for resource stewardship, and supports initiatives that strengthen coalition membership and engagement. The committee also evaluates future needs, identifies opportunities for growth and collaboration, and provides recommendations to ensure the coalition remains prepared, resilient, and capable of meeting regional healthcare preparedness objectives.
Budget
The Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) is an ASPR Health Care Readiness cooperative agreement that establishes a foundation for national health care preparedness. As the primary source of federal funding for health care system preparedness and response, HPP promotes a consistent national focus to improve patient outcomes during emergencies and disasters and enables rapid recovery.
The Budget Committee is responsible for reviewing proposed expenditures, funding requests, and budget recommendations submitted by coalition members and other committees. The committee evaluates requests to ensure they align with coalition goals, priorities, grant requirements, and available funding. Based on its review, the committee provides recommendations to the coalition regarding budget allocations, expenditures, and financial planning to support preparedness, response, recovery, and healthcare coalition initiatives.
TRAINING
EQUIPMENT
The Training/Equipment Committee is responsible for identifying training and exercise gaps among coalition members and recommending educational opportunities, classes, and preparedness activities to enhance healthcare emergency readiness. The committee reviews current coalition-owned equipment and resources to assess capabilities, maintenance needs, and operational effectiveness. Based on identified gaps and emerging preparedness priorities, the committee provides recommendations for future equipment purchases, upgrades, and resource investments to strengthen regional response capabilities.
Exercise
Exercise
The Exercise Committee is responsible for recommending exercise scenarios that address identified preparedness gaps and emerging threats relevant to coalition members. The committee plans, coordinates, and evaluates coalition exercises, including drills, tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises. Committee members develop exercise objectives, facilitate exercise planning and execution, and provide recommendations to enhance preparedness and response capabilities. Following exercises, the committee develops After-Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs), tracks corrective actions, and promotes continuous improvement across the coalition.
PLANNING
The Planning Committee is responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating coalition plans, policies, and procedures that support preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The committee identifies planning gaps, ensures alignment with local, regional, state, and federal preparedness requirements, and recommends revisions to improve operational readiness. Committee members coordinate with coalition partners to support integrated planning efforts, promote continuity of operations, and ensure plans are informed by lessons learned from real-world incidents, exercises, and emerging threats. The committee provides recommendations to strengthen the coalition’s overall preparedness and response framework.
CMS17
In 2021, KETHC was fortunate to receive a long term Vulnerable Populations Coordinator position. Brenan Mitchell currently fills that role and works directly with our CMS17 partners.