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HHS ASPR TRIBAL CONSULTATION SESSION:  ACCESS TO SUPPLIES FROM FEDERAL PARTNERS

October 18 , 2021

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HHS ASPR TRIBAL CONSULTATION SESSION:  ACCESS TO SUPPLIES FROM FEDERAL PARTNERS

DATE: Monday, October 18, 2021

TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET

REGISTER: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfu6vqDwjHnRlY1x1XYRc_VClYol9Pxk  

On September 20, 2021, HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Dawn O’Connell announced Tribal Consultation on recommendations to facilitate Tribal access to medical countermeasures and supplies that may be needed in public health emergencies.  This consultation's focus is to identify gaps in the request process for Indian Health Service (IHS), tribal health programs (THP), and urban Indian organizations (UIO) health care providers, and recommendations on how to close such gaps to meet the ongoing needs of the current COVID-19 response as well as future public health emergencies. As part of this consultation, input is welcome on the following questions:

  1. What gaps or issues did your facility encounter when requesting federal assistance for medical supplies needed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
  2. What recommendations do you have to improve and address the gaps or issues?
  3. What recommendations do you have to improve the request process for federal assistance to access supplies held in the Strategic National Stockpile and other federal and military stockpiles?

Please make plans to join us and share your recommendations during one of the following virtual sessions:

October 18, 2021 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET: Register Here

Please send your written comments and recommendations to us at consultation@hhs.gov by October 22, 2021.  Please let us know if you have any questions!

Who Should Attend: Tribal Leaders, Tribal Health Administrators, Tribal Public Health Staff, Urban and Indian Organization Leaders

Contact Info

Benjamin Smith
(301) 443-1083