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1.ARP HCCN Progress Report Overview

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides one-time funding for a 2-year period of performance to Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs). Funding will be used to support participating health centers (PHCs) to leverage health information technology and data to respond to and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and enhance health care services and infrastructure.

2.Accessing the ARP HCCN Progress Report

1. Login to EHBs. 

Screenshot of the Pending Tasks List page showing Start option

2. From the EHBs home page, click the Tasks tab to view the Pending Tasks - List page.

3. The ARP HCCN Progress Report task will show 'Progress Report' in the 'Task' column and will show your HCCN grant number in the 'Entity' column.

4. Click the Start link in the 'Options' column, to begin your progress report. 

3.Completing the ARP HCCN Progress Report

1. On the Progress Report - Status Overview page, you will see the applicable forms to complete the ARP HCCN Progress Report. The report consists of three forms:

  • Contact Information
  • ARP HCCN Form
  • Final Performance Narrative Form 

Screenshot of the Progress Report Status Overview page

2. Click the Update link in the 'Options' column next to the Contact Information Form.

3.1 Completing the Contact Information Form

1. Enter the contact information for the point of contact for your HCCN progress report. 

Screenshot of the Contact Information section showing the Save and Continue button

2. Click the Save and Continue button to proceed to the ARP HCCN Form.

3.2 Completing the ARP HCCN Form

1. Complete the following questions on the ARP HCCN Form.

Question 1 on the ARP HCCN progress report form

Question 1: Project Status

  • Provide an approximate status for your project.
  • If you select "Completed" for your project status, you will be required to complete the Final Performance Narrative Form.

Question 2: Please provide a status update and describe success and lessons learned on the activities supported with this funding in the following areas consistent with the HRSA-approved HCCN Award Submission. For each category selected in the HCCN Award Submission, identify what activities have been completed, are in progress, and/or are planned with this funding: (check all that apply)

  • For questions 2a-2e, select "Completed," "In Progress," or "Planned" for activities being implemented with HCCN funds.
  • If a status is selected, you will be required to provide a written status update.
  • If you have a budget modification that affects the funded categories, contact your Project Officer.
  • For question 2e Infrastructure written description, list each minor alteration/renovation (A/R) project (A/R sites are identified by the service site address) and provide a brief update of your A/R activities at each project site. Include your progress on responding to all requests for A/R and/or NEPA/HP Supplemental Information, if applicable. Select completed only after minor A/R activities at all sites are completed.

Question 2 on the ARP HCCN progress report form

Question 3: Are the implemented or planned activities described above and associated uses of the funds consistent with your approved HCCN Award Submission?

  • If no, comments are required.
  • Provide information on any contemplated changes to your approved A/R project activities.

Question 3 on the ARP HCCN progress report form

Question 4: Are there or do you anticipate any issues or barriers in the use of the funding and/or implementing the planned activities consistent with your approved HCCN Award Submission?

  • If yes, comments are required.

Question 4 on the ARP HCCN progress report form

Attachments: 

  • You may attach documents to provide additional context for any of the above questions.

Attachments section where documents are added

2. Click the Save and Continue button to proceed.

3.3 Completing the Final Performance Narrative Form

1. The Final Performance Narrative Form should only be completed if this is your final progress report. If this is not your final report, do not select "Complete" on the ARP HCCN Form.

2. Complete the following questions on the Final Performance Narrative Form:

Question 1: Is this your final report?

  • If this is not your final report, update your answer to question 1 on the ARP HCCN Form to a status other than "Complete."

Screenshot of the Final Performance Narrative Form

Question 2: Performance Narrative

  • Provide a detailed summary of the activities performed using HCCN funds.

Attachments: 

  • You may attach documents to provide additional context for your performance narrative.
3. Click the Save and Continue button to proceed to the Review page.

4.Submitting the ARP HCCN Progress Report

1. On the Review page, review your progress report forms to ensure that all information entered is accurate. Access each form by clicking on the View link in the 'Options' column. Click on the Continue button to proceed to the Submit Report page.

Screenshot of the Review page showing Continue button

2. On the Submit Report page, click on on the Submit button to submit your progress report to HRSA.

Submit page showing the Submit button

5.Responding to Change Requests for the ARP HCCN Progress Report

1. After submitting the ARP HCCN Progress Report, HRSA may determine that additional information or corrections are needed to what was originally submitted. 

  • In this case, an EHB email notification with more details regarding the requested changes will be sent to you.
2. If a change request is sent, your progress report will be accessible to you immediately in your pending tasks queue. Follow the steps found in section 1. Accessing the ARP HCCN Progress Report to revisit and update the information in your progress report consistent with the email notification.
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