COVID-19 Mitigation in Georgia Confinement Facilities
COVID-19 Mitigation
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NO COST
The Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics (IHLA) at Georgia Southern University has partnered with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to support COVID-19 mitigation projects in Georgia’s confinement facilities to help keep them operating safely. Our program is designed to easily and efficiently get mitigation products shipped directly to confinement facilities at no cost!
Eligible Spending
NEW for 2024
Products
No spending limits on:
1. Air filtration (HEPA) units.
Three year’s worth of associated filters included with each unit.
2. Long-term COVID-19 mitgation items
Note: Consumable items with expiration dates (for example, gloves and cleaning products) will be limited to original facility award funding.
Renovations
All facilities eligible for reimbursement, up to $150,000 per renovation*
Renovation must help reduce transmission of COVID-19, for example, improvements to HVAC systems or isolation areas. Both DPH and IHLA must approve projects.
*Multiple renovation projects allowed in each facility.
Non-supplant provision applies to all purchases
Program ends July 1, 2024
Correctional facilities in the state of Georgia are eligible to receive $25,000 to $250,000 worth of COVID-19 mitigation supplies.
Note: for 2024 cost limits apply only to consumable items with expiration dates.
It’s Easy!
- New facility: fill out an enrollment survey.
Returning facility: jump to Step 2 below (Do NOT fill out a new enrollment form)
Products
- Choose your items. We do the paperwork and we will ship them directly to your facility.
- Submit a signed packing slip!
Renovations
- We will call to discuss your project. More paperwork needed for your project proposal.
- You handle your renovation—we reimburse it.
Learn More
Are you Ready?
Would you like to preview the enrollment questions or need a hard copy of the enrollment form?
Please click here to view and download a fillable version of the form.
Join Us
Stars represent confinement facilities who have received COVID-19 mitigation supplies SO FAR!
All at NO COST.
It is easier than ever! Join us in creating a healthier space for both your employees and detainees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will be required of the confinement facility that chooses to participate in the COVID-19 Mitigation Project?
Are confinement facilities required to sign an agreement of any sort with DPH for testing?
What documentation will be required of confinement facilities in reference to testing?
Will there be a required amount of COVID-19 tests that need to be performed or sent home with staff to participate?
Will confinement facilities be required to have COVID-19 testing in order to participate in the Mitigation Project?
Will confinement facilities be required to pay for the OTC COVID tests?
My confinement facility would like to receive FREE, over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits from DPH. Who do I contact about this program?
When will we know if we have been accepted into the mitigation project with GS?
What is the timeline of availability of this project?
Is this a reimbursement program?
What is the time frame in which we have to spend the funds?
Can we purchase more COVID-19 test kits with the funds?
Can supplies be shipped directly to the confinement facility?
Are we able to purchase hand soap?
Can we purchase higher quality HVAC filters for the pre-existing units in our buildings?
We already purchased some gloves, can we purchase additional gloves or PPE, is that considered supplanting?
Can we see the list of available items we may purchase through the project?
Will the confinement facilities that are participating be contacted to order items?
How soon will orders be placed?
What items are allowed to be purchased under the COVID-19 Mitigation Project?
What is the average size of the HEPA units we will receive?
What is the average cost of HEPA filters?
Do filter replacements qualify under this project funding?
Are the hand soap dispensers ordered directly from you?
Are items like sanitizing wipes or thermometers available under this program?
Is there a non-supplant provision under the Mitigation Project?
Are cleaning supplies allowable expenses under the Mitigation Project?
Through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ELC Detection and Mitigation of COVID-19 in Confinement Facilities, the Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics will assist with the purchase and coordination of allowable COVID-19 mitigation items for enrolled facilities across the state of Georgia.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about the project?
Please email ihla@georgiasouthern.edu or call 912.478.0302
Last updated: 5/3/2024