U3REP220678
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center - we are proposing to further develop and expand the MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Children's National Hospital partnership to become a RESPTC. The overall goal of the project is to provide RESPTC state-of-the-art clinical care to special pathogen patients, ensuring the highest level of infection control to prevent disease transmission in hazard emergencies while serving as a resource center within FEMA Region III.
The objectives include:
1) Develop and revise, as lessons are learned, BCU and RESPTC program plans and procedures standards and guidance.
2) Present workforce training and drills to promote staff response readiness, competence, and confidence.
3) Ensure availability of BCU equipment and supplies.
4) Provide needed education to BCU staff, other healthcare facilities, and EMS.
5) Identify and implement state-of-the-art patient care delivery methods.
6) Work collaboratively and effectively with our partner RESPTC.
7) Identify research projects.
The expected outcomes are:
1) Promote BCU staff and patient safety and quality patient care.
2) Promote FEMA Region III HCF preparedness and response.
3) Ensure state-of-the-art equipment availability and patient care.
4) Improve ability to safely conduct PPE decon when needed.
5) Communication and coordination with partner RESPTC and NETEC.
The products are:
1) Internal RESPTC BCU work plan.
2) Plans and procedures with partner RESPTC.
3) Quarterly training and annual no-notice drills after-action reports.
4) Regional hotline activation.
5) Special pathogen care best practice presentation.
6) Maintain 30-60-day level of PPE.
7) Best practices and care for special pathogen patients annual conference.
The objectives include:
1) Develop and revise, as lessons are learned, BCU and RESPTC program plans and procedures standards and guidance.
2) Present workforce training and drills to promote staff response readiness, competence, and confidence.
3) Ensure availability of BCU equipment and supplies.
4) Provide needed education to BCU staff, other healthcare facilities, and EMS.
5) Identify and implement state-of-the-art patient care delivery methods.
6) Work collaboratively and effectively with our partner RESPTC.
7) Identify research projects.
The expected outcomes are:
1) Promote BCU staff and patient safety and quality patient care.
2) Promote FEMA Region III HCF preparedness and response.
3) Ensure state-of-the-art equipment availability and patient care.
4) Improve ability to safely conduct PPE decon when needed.
5) Communication and coordination with partner RESPTC and NETEC.
The products are:
1) Internal RESPTC BCU work plan.
2) Plans and procedures with partner RESPTC.
3) Quarterly training and annual no-notice drills after-action reports.
4) Regional hotline activation.
5) Special pathogen care best practice presentation.
6) Maintain 30-60-day level of PPE.
7) Best practices and care for special pathogen patients annual conference.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
District Of Columbia
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 228% from $3,000,000 to $9,846,152.
Washington Hospital Center Corporation was awarded
RESPTC Development & Expansion for Special Pathogen Care
Cooperative Agreement U3REP220678
worth $9,846,152
from the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in September 2022 with work to be completed primarily in District Of Columbia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 93.817 Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Ebola Preparedness and Response Activities.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity Regional Ebola and Other Special Pathogen Treatment Centers.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/26/25
Period of Performance
9/30/22
Start Date
9/29/27
End Date
Funding Split
$9.8M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$9.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to U3REP220678
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
U3REP220678
SAI Number
U3REP220678-251589918
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
75APRR ASPR Office of Resource Management
Funding Office
75AN00 ASPR ADMINISTRATION FOR STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
Awardee UEI
E664NUCF7MK6
Awardee CAGE
4DZ76
Performance District
DC-98
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, Office of the Secretary, Health and Human Services (075-0140) | Health care services | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $4,615,384 | 100% |
Modified: 9/26/25