COVID-19
Community-Based Testing Sites (CBTS)
NOTICE States and the private sector have teamed up with the federal government to provide Community-Based Testing Sites to Americans who need it the most. The CBTS is a tool for states, local public health agencies, and healthcare systems to use as they work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 in their communities.
Criteria In order for a testing site to qualify as a CBTS, it must: 1. Receive supplies from the federal government. 2. Ensure there is at least one United States Public Health Service (USPHS) officer at each site. 3. Follow the lab ordering, sampling, and packaging process established by the federal government. 4. Contact the shipping company chosen by the federal government to pick up and deliver samples to the lab company selected by the federal government. 5. Use the federally contracted call center that will contact individuals with their results.
SCREENING CRITERIA Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Healthcare facility workers with symptoms Hospitalized patients
WITH SYMPTOMS:
Healthcare facility workers and first responders Critical infrastructure workers with symptoms Individuals with symptoms who do not meet priority 1 and 2 criteria Individuals with mild symptoms in communities experiencing high numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations
First responders Patients in long-term care facilities Patients over age 65 years Patients with underlying conditions
COVID-19
Community-Based Testing Sites (CBTS)
Requirements for Supply Sites, states, and regions should attempt to procure all supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE) locally.
Requests for PPE are consolidated at the regional level through the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC).
Submit one form per CBTS per day. Complete each section of the form to ensure a correct and complete order. Include your CBTS location in the subject line of the email. Regions must submit the form to CBTS Task Force by 7pm EST daily.
Send completed form to COVID19-CBTS-SUPPLY@FEMA.DHS.GOV
Future Transition Expectations Each CBTS will transition USPHS personnel roles and responsibility to local personnel. FEMA will work with regional logistical personnel to develop a process to procure all PPE through standing FEMA protocols.
States will be able to send labs for testing to a lab of their choice. States will determine if they would like to use a locally run call center or use the regular state notification processes for results.
RFIs If state and regional leadership are not able to answer a question, submit an RFI to: fema-cbts-rfi@fema.dhs.gov