Healthcare System Work Group
(The NW Health Preparedness Organization)
The NW Oregon Health Preparedness Organization (NWHPO) coordinates regional planning efforts to ensure that our region is prepared to respond to large-scale health emergencies.
Program Committee Rep: Sherrie Forsloff, OHSU
Steering Committee Rep: Kathryn Richer, NW Oregon Health Preparedness Organization
Organizational Structure
The NWHPO is comprised of:
Hospitals and health systems
Local and state public health
County emergency management
Emergency medical services
Medical societies
Safety net clinics
Behavioral health organizations
Participating counties: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington, and Clark (in Washington state).
Hazard Vulnerability analysis
Annually, the NW Oregon Health Preparedness Organization assesses the various threats and hazards to health and medical operations within our six- county region. This is done to both inform our preparedness planning and satisfy federal grant requirements.