Planning Tools

Tools and Templates

The New York State Department of Health, Office of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP) provides guidance and tools only available to NYS healthcare providers through the Health Commerce System. You may contact OHEP with questions.

• Healthcare Preparedness: HANYS Compilation of Tools and Templates

Guidance for Statutory and Regulatory Relief During Emergencies

New York State

• Temporary Suspension or Modification of Statutes and Regulations in New York State During Emergencies: A Guide for Healthcare Providers.

National

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Legal Preparedness
• National Association of County & City Health Officials-Tackling the Legal Aspects of Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Funding Opportunities

• NYS Department of Health
• NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
• GRANTS.GOV
• U.S. HHS, Health Resources and Services Administration