The new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Management Rule became effective as of November 2017 for the 11 categories of providers covered under CMS.  It establishes national emergency preparedness requirements for participating providers and certified suppliers to adequately plan for both natural and man-made disasters, and coordinate with Federal, state, tribal, regional and local emergency preparedness systems.  Since that time there have been updates to the requirements as well as a focus on leadership’s role in emergency management. 

“All-hazards” planning, which is the basis for hazard vulnerability assessments and planning, must now include “emerging infectious diseases (EID)” such as influenza, Zika and Ebola. This may require a change in planning for infectious disease outbreaks, i.e., early identification, supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), larger volumes of infectious waste and disease-specific staff education, that are not included in other planning, mitigation, response and recovery plans. Other topics requiring greater attention include use of portable generators, tracking of displaced patients, temperature management for medications and supplies, providing care at alternate sites with the requirements for an 1135 waiver, succession planning and continuity of operations.

Regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission have enhanced the Leadership Elements of Performance to specifically identify a senior leader to oversee emergency management. While they are not required to be the Incident Commander when the Emergency Operations Plan is activated, they are required to advocate for resources at budget time and be engaged in the emergency management planning process.

Course Objectives:

The audience will review the scope of the CMS Emergency Management Rule with the recent changes.  Planning for emerging infectious diseases may require modification to the facility protocols for early identification, isolation and PPE to protect the health and safety of staff as well as patients. Strategies for implementation related to succession planning and continuity of operations will be discussed.  Requirements for alternative sources of power be reviewed and the requirement for senior leadership involvement will be highlighted.

Why Should You Attend:

Healthcare leaders and those responsible for CMS Conditions of Participation need to remain current with all expectations.  Other regulatory agencies are required to incorporate all CMS elements in their standards. Join us for the February 2019 update to the CMS Emergency Preparedness rules.

Course Outline:

• Identify the key updates to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Management Rule
• List strategies for implementation related to succession planning and continuity of operations
• Discuss the challenges of adding emerging infectious diseases (EID) in the “all hazards” planning
• Detail requirements for medication storage and emergency power

What You Get:

• Training Materials
• Live Q&A Session with our Expert
• Participation Certificate
• Access to Signup Community (Optional)
• Reward Points

Who Will Benefit:

• Healthcare Leadership/ Senior Leadership responsible for Emergency Management
• Facilities leadership, clinical and non-clinical
• Emergency managers
• Safety directors/managers
• Accreditation Specialists
• System/Divisional Leadership