Federal HSS RSF Operations

The federal HSS RSF has a defined set of phases for recovery operations. These phases are defined by the development and implementation of specific planning documents. However, each phase is underpinned by the steps of the Recovery Operations Process.

Process chart with three steps – Conduct Mission Scoping Assessment (MSA) (Steps 1 and 2) In partnership with the state, identify and document overarching issues as they relate to health, social services recovery. What are the issues and barriers to recovery?; Develop Recovery Support Strategy (RSS) (Step 3) Document available federal capabilities and the courses of action to be undertaken to support health and social services recovery. What actions will shorten the distance between resource needs and providers?; Implement the RSS (Steps 4, 5, 6, and Transition) Execute RSS, build state and local capabilities, and coordinate the transition to steady-state operations. What needs to be done to prepare local providers to resume service provision?

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