Region 7 Healthcare Coalition

Region 7 Healthcare Coalition 

CATRAC serves as the lead agency for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) across Trauma Service Areas (TSA) L, M, N, and O. 

Effective March 1, 2026, we have branded ourselves as the Region 7 Healthcare Coalition (Region 7 HCC) and operate under a unified coalition model. 

Through coordinated planning, communication, training, and response efforts, Region 7 HCC strengthens healthcare system readiness to support effective response to disasters, public health emergencies, and mass casualty incidents. 

The Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) is a federally funded initiative managed by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).  It's primary mission is to ensure that healthcare systems are well-equipped to handle large-scale emergencies or incidents.  HPP fosters multi-agency coordination through Health Care Coalitions (HCC), bringing together diverse organizations to support community preparedness. 

HPP strengthens healthcare readiness by: 

  • Strengthening healthcare coalitions (HCCs) throughout the state 
  • Enhancing situational awareness and communication among coalition partners 
  • Improving medical surge capacity 
  • Ensuring continuity of essential healthcare services 
  • Supporting system resilience and recovery 

Regional Collaboration & Coordination

CATRAC administers HPP across 29 counties in Central Texas through the Region 7 Healthcare Coalition, supporting a strong network of hospitals, EMS agencies, public health departments, and emergency management partners. 

Through a unified structure, our coalition fosters strong partnerships across healthcare entities to streamline emergency response efforts and strengthen regional preparedness. 

Region 7 HCC operates as a single, unified Healthcare Coalition serving TSA L, M, N, and O. 

This structure ensures: 

  • Coordinated regional planning 
  • Efficient deliverable completion 
  • Stronger cross-sector collaboration 
  • Improved response coordination 

Region 7 HCC Core Partners Include: 

  • Hospitals (acute care, specialty centers, long-term care, freestanding ERs, rehab hospitals, dialysis centers) 
  • Pre-Hospital Services (EMS, air medical transport, AMBUS) 
  • Public Health Agencies (local and regional health departments) 
  • Emergency Management (county and municipal agencies) 

By working together, these partners identify risks, address capability gaps, and establish coordinated disaster response strategies. 

Meetings & Coordination 

TSA Meetings (Quarterly) 

February • May • August • November 

TSA meetings focus on: 

  • Planning priorities 
  • Local coordination and situational awareness 
  • Deliverable progress 
  • Identifying issues to elevate to the regional coalition  

Coalition & Clinical Advisory Committee (C&CAC)  Bi-Monthly 

February • April • June • August • October • December 

  • Meetings are open to the public 
  • Representation includes each TSA Chair/Co-Chair and the four designated HCC Core Partners 

C&CAC focuses on: 

  • Coalition-wide deliverables 
  • Strategic initiatives 
  • Regional coordination 
  • System-wide planning 

Preparedness and Response Initiatives

Strategic Planning & Risk Assessments

Region 7 HCC develops and maintains the Regional Preparedness Strategy and Response Plan, which includes: 

  • Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVA) 
  • Supply Chain Integrity Assessments (SCIA) 
  • Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan (MYTEP) 
  • Regional Readiness Planning 

Training & Exercises

Your participation strengthens regional healthcare resilience. 

  • Attend quarterly TSA Meetings and/or bimonthly C&CAC meetings 
  • Participate in coalition exercises and planning initiatives 
  • Contribute to strategic planning efforts 
  • Share best practices and lessons learned 

Join us in advancing healthcare preparedness across Region 7. 

Get Involved

Your participation strengthens regional healthcare resilience. 

  • Attend quarterly TSA Meetings and/or bimonthly C&CAC meetings 
  • Participate in coalition exercises and planning initiatives 
  • Contribute to strategic planning efforts 
  • Share best practices and lessons learned 

Join us in advancing healthcare preparedness across Region 7.