Program areas at FPHNY
Through an agreement with the nyc department of Health and mental hygiene (dohmh), fphnyc provides fiscal, administrative, and other services to support rapid implementation of a range of projects focused on covid-19 response as well as infrastructure and capacity building. in fy22, the vaccine equity partner engagement project was among the high priority projects carried out. The project works to provide equitable access to covid-19 vaccines and vaccine information by partnering with community and faith-based organizations (c/fbos) to lead outreach, engagement and navigation for communities disproportionately impacted by covid-19, racism, and disinvestment. C/fbos leverage their expertise with the communities they serve to develop and implement tailored, accessible, diverse, and culturally relevant messages and engagement. Tailored strategies led by credible messengers are imperative to increase reach and build vaccine literacy, confidence, and trust with priority communities.
Through an agreement with the nyc department of Health and mental hygiene (nycdohmh), fphnyc administers federal, state, and local funding to support development and rapid implementation of a range of projects focused on covid-19 response as well as infrastructure and capacity building. in fy22, this included efforts to address gaps in infection prevention and control (ipc) knowledge and practice, particularly in long-term care facilities (ltcfs) and other congregate settings, i.e., nursing homes and adult care facilities, where groups of people reside, receive healthcare, and gather in close proximity. The project provided basic infection prevention control education as well as delivered respirator fit testing kits and training for 167 nursing homes, 78 adult care facilities and 2,000+ group homes serving people with developmental disabilities in New York city. Another project partnered with community organizations to implement Health literacy strategies to increase knowledge of and access to covid-19 Health information and related systems in their neighborhoods. The goal is to improve Health communication strategies and responsiveness to community members with varying Health literacy skills who need assistance with navigating Health care, government systems, and Health decision-making.
The vaccine expansion project is a collaboration between fphnyc, the New York city department of Health and mental hygiene, and the city's vaccine command center to ensure equitable distribution of the covid-19 vaccine by expanding vaccination capacity in marginalized communities with high rates of covid-19 infection and fatality that did not already have a Health department operated point-of-dispensing (pod) site. Through the project, nycdohmh contracted with fphnyc to administer fema funding to support federally qualified Health centers (fqhcs) in expanding their current vaccination programs to ensure greater access to vaccinations in locations that were easily accessible and offered by Health care providers that were already known within the communities served. Emergency funding is available to rent and/or modify existing spaces, hire additional staff, purchase supplies and equipment to administer the covid-19 vaccine, and support other operating costs associated with expanding services. in addition to receiving funding, the fqhcs are provided training and technical assistance to increase their vaccine throughput. in total, the project increased the city's vaccine administration capacity by 14,000 doses/week across 19 sites.
Various activities and grants supporting the advancement of the Health and wellbeing of all New York city residents and in support of the New York city department of Health's programs and activities.