What is the Region IV Healthcare Coalition?
The Region IV Healthcare Preparedness Coalition brings together the resources of multiple public health, healthcare, and emergency management agencies residing in multiple jurisdictions to address all hazards preparedness in Washington’s Public Health Region IV. These organizations voluntarily agree to collaborate in this effort until such time as the members of the organization determine that this coalition does not provide additional value to preparedness efforts. Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) provides funds through the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (PHEPR) to develop regional healthcare coalitions to enhance Washington’s ability to provide medical surge capacity and capability in response to public health emergencies.