Allowable Investments Search Tool

Identifying allowable investments for a SHIP-eligible hospital does not have to be a daunting task! This search tool created by SHIP-TA through the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy helps state coordinators and hospitals navigate the possibilities.
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COVID-19 Surface Renovations

Allowable
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Alterations and renovations that do not qualify as construction to update surfaces to more sanitary materials to mitigate COVID-19

Allowable investment

COVID-19 Telemetry

Allowable
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Upgrading or expanding for telemetry equipment as part of a larger COVID-19 mitigation strategy.

Allowable investment

COVID-19 Temperature Screening

COVID Allowable
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Temperature screening systems to be used to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. See COVID-19 Screening Staff as well.

Covid allowable

COVID-19 Temporary Structures

COVID Allowable
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Installing tents, sheds, or other temporary structures to use for COVID-19 testing or mitigation activities.

Covid allowable

COVID-19 Testing

COVID Allowable
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Costs for testing, including procuring, providing, or processing COVID-19 tests (including at-home testing kits).

Covid allowable

COVID-19 Testing Staff

COVID Allowable
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Costs associated with staff time spent on COVID-19 testing. 

Covid allowable

COVID-19 Travel Nurse

COVID PO Pre-Approval
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Costs associated with hiring, retaining, or relocating, travel nurses or travel nurse services require pre-approval. 

Covid requires project officer pre-approval

COVID-19 Vaccinations

COVID Unallowable
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Vaccine purchases, dissemination (including boosters) of vaccinations, or supplies associated with COVID-19 vaccination (considered direct patient care). 

Covid unallowable

COVID-19 Vehicles and Transportation

COVID PO Pre-Approval
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Costs associated with the purchase, maintenance, or operation of any hospital vehicle require pre-approval.

Covid requires project officer pre-approval

COVID-19 Ventilators

COVID Unallowable
SHIP ARP COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation

Costs associated with purchasing, maintaining, or operating ventilators or other similar equipment which allows for respiratory assistance.

Covid unallowable