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Division of Critical Infrastructure Protection

Protecting Our Nation’s Healthcare

Within the HHS Administration for  Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), the Division of Critical  Infrastructure Protection (CIP) coordinates the activities of HHS as the Sector Risk Management Agency for the Healthcare and Public Health  (HPH) Sector of Critical Infrastructure. The Division promotes  resilience of the nation’s health infrastructure by leading a dynamic,  public-private partnership, drawing from all aspects of the HPH Sector,  to prepare for future threats, manage risks, and coordinate effective  response. CIP aligns its HPH infrastructure activities through  partnerships, focusing on key organizations, executives, emergency  managers, and subject matter experts.

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By the Numbers

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Private sector critical infrastructure owners and operators and public sector interagency and cross-jurisdictional partners collaborate to protect critical infrastructure through the HPH Sector Coordinating Councils.
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3,500+
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Partners across the Healthcare and Public Health Sector receive weekly communications with additional bulletins during emergency response.
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1,400+
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Unique organizations have used the Risk Identification and Site Critically (RISC) Toolkit, an objective, data-driven, all-hazards risk assessment tool designed to help healthcare facility owners and operators identify risks in an easy-to-follow format using objective national-level data.
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