; (C) an assurance that the entity will publicly report performance on a set of quality and outcomes measures in carrying out activities under the grant to reduce health care-associated infections; and (D) any other information determined appropriate by the Secretary. (4) Priority In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall prioritize applicants that collaborate with multiple stakeholders across a region or State. (5) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. (b) Prevention epicenter program expansion grants (1) In general The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall expand the Prevent Epicenters Program to up to five additional sites. New sites shall work with State or regional prevention collaboratives to develop tools, strategies, and evidence-based interventions to— (A) prevent or limit infection rates in health care facilities across the continuum of care and in community settings; (B) facilitate public health research on the prevention and control of drug-resistant organisms and emerging microbial threats