Statewide Steering Committee
Tools, guidance, and materials to support preparedness, response, and recovery
The HCC-ME Statewide Steering Committee includes a defined number of representatives invited to assume a leadership role on behalf of the core sector that they represent in preparing the state for the effective continuation of health care services in the event of a public health emergency. Steering Committee membership will also include representation from each of the district chapters identified below.
The Steering Committee conducts and advises HCC-ME business as directed by the membership ensuring coordination and consistency between district chapters. The Statewide Healthcare Coalition Coordinator and/or other representatives of state government agencies and the Department will be informed of and attend meetings of the Statewide Steering Committee.
At a minimum the HCC-ME Steering Committee will consist of the following sectors: preference will be given to organizations or system partners with statewide or multi-district jurisdiction:
(1) Critical Access or unaffiliated Hospital Representative
(4) Hospital System Representatives
(4) Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facility/Residential Care Discipline Representatives
(1) Emergency Medical Services Discipline Representative
(1) Community Health Center / Federally Qualified Health Center Representative
(1) Behavioral Health Discipline Representative
(2) State Public Health Agency Representatives
(2) State Agencies federally funded to participate in PH emergencies
(2) Emergency Management Discipline Representatives
(8) District Chapter member representatives