SWCHCC August 2021 Newsletter
Welcome to the Southwest Colorado Healthcare Coalition Newsletter
August 2021
The Southwest Colorado Healthcare Coalition (SWCHCC) is a collaboration of health care organizations, providers, public health departments, emergency medical services, emergency management agencies and community partners working together to enhance regional preparedness and response capabilities.
SWCHCC promotes, develops, and works to enhance regional coordination for medical and public health system preparedness, response, and recovery.
Our Mission
Coordinate and promote healthcare emergency preparedness and response activities for Coalition partners throughout the Southwest Colorado Region.
Resource BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)
San Juan Basin PH Jurisdiction Surpasses White House Goal of Vaccinating 70% of Adults by July 4th! - Click HERE to view Vaccine Providers in La Plata and Archuleta County (12-15 year-olds now eligible)
Situational Awareness for Hospital and LPHA Partners: CD rulemaking HRG, CD HRG for rulemaking 2021, Notice of Public Rule-Making Hearing
CDC: New Mask Guidelines
Sign up through COTrain: ICS 400 offered on 10/14/2021 - 10/15/2021 at Southwest Memorial EMS Training Center
AHSA: Rapid Response program for Hospitals
COVID-19 Vaccine Data
*Current as of 8/23/2021 at 23:59
COVID-19 Situational Awareness
*Current as of 8/23/2021 at 1600
For additional information on regional and state,
please visit the COVID-19 State of Colorado website.
For additional information on your county,
please visit your local public health website.
Archuleta and La Plata Counties
San Juan Basin Public Health Data Dashboard
Dolores County
Montezuma County
San Juan County
Now Hiring: SWCHCC Readiness and Response Coordinator
The SWCHCC is now hiring for the Readiness and Response Coordinator Position. If you are interested in this position or know of someone who might be, please contact Lori Zazzaro at lzazzaro@sjbpublichealth.org.
Register Now!
The SWCHCC will be holding our Quarter 1 Membership Meeting on September 14, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM MT. During this meeting we will be conducting our Joint Risk Assessment (JRA) Workshop and the Coalition Budget Workshop. Please register HERE or click on the flyer below.
Please take our JRA survey before participating in the workshop. Estimated time to complete is less than 5 minutes.
Redundant Communications Drill
Upcoming Meetings and Trainings
SWCHCC maintains a calendar of upcoming Meetings, Training, and Exercises. Please view the calendar below or click the button for more information.
SWCHCC Deliverable Updates
The SWCHCC is actively working on Quarter 1 deliverables and will submit to CDPHE on or before September 30, 2021. Below is a summary of the work being completed by the Steering Committee, Readiness and Response Coordinator and Operational Coordinators from July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021:
