Healthcare System Work Group

The RDPO’s Healthcare System Work Group is also known as the NW Oregon Health Preparedness Organization (HPO). The HPO coordinates regional planning efforts to ensure that our region is prepared to respond to large-scale health emergencies.

HPO Regional Emergency Coordinator & Interim Steering Committee Rep: Robin Holm
HPO Regional Emergency Coordinator & Program Committee Rep: Jacinta Cruz

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Participating counties:
Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington in Oregon and Clark in Washington. 

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The HPO is comprised of:

  • Behavioral health organizations

  • Coalition of Community Health Clinics

  • Coordinated Care Organizations

  • City and county emergency management

  • Dialysis centers and ESRD Network 16

  • Emergency Medical Services

  • Hospitals and healthcare systems

  • Inpatient specialty care centers

  • Local and state public health

  • Medical Reserve Corps units

  • National Disaster Medical System – Federal Coordinating Center

  • Oregon Primary Care Association

  • Outpatient/ambulatory surgery, specialty and rehabilitation centers

  • RDPO Leadership

  • Safety Net Clinics; Community and Tribal Health Centers

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ABOUT THE HPO

MISSION

HPO members, both individually and collectively, prepare for and respond effectively and efficiently to large-scale health emergencies that have impacts across institutional and jurisdictional lines.

MEETINGS

  • HPO Steering Committee meets on the third Monday of every month

  • HPO Coastal Partners meets on the second Tuesday every other month

  • HPO Clinic Subcommittee meets on the fourth Friday every three months

KEY DOCUMENTS