COVID-19 Therapeutics Distribution and Allocation Program (TDAT)

About the Program

Category: Risk and Emergency Management (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

​The COVID-19 Therapeutics Distribution Allocation Team (TDAT) was established as a subprogram in the San Bernardino County pandemic response to treat those affected by the virus. Modeled after the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Team, the program began with a task force of County Health Officers and Preparedness and Response (PRP) coordinators that prioritized COVID-19 treatment accessibility. Initially, the program enrolled large hospitals and health care providers to receive treatments; therefore, TDAT prioritized onboarding any smaller facilities and pharmacies willing and able to administer treatments. It was quickly evident that the dynamic of therapeutic products would be evolving at a more rapid pace than vaccines due to the emergence of new virus variants that would often deem products as ineffective. Additionally, quantities of these products were limited especially during case surges. TDAT prioritized building a strong provider network along with efficient and adaptable processes to quickly update treatment availability opportunities and ensure that health care providers and the community stayed informed in this ever-evolving public health emergency. The COVID-19 Therapeutics Distribution Allocation Team remains flexible and a consistent resource for all San Bernardino County providers to receive assistance, knowledge, and access to all things in relation to COVID-19 therapeutics treatments.