Emergency Preparedness Regulatory Requirements: Is Your Hospital Prepared for the Next Emergency?

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Many hospitals have become weary of the emphasis on emergency preparedness since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the next emergency is right around the corner whether it be a virus or a cyberattack. Have you maintained your vigilance in your preparation activities? CMS has updated their regulations and interpretative guidelines since the original publication in 2016. This presentation will discuss regulations and updated interpretative guidelines including required policies, procedures, training and exercises.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe basic policies and procedures to comply with the regulations and interpretative guidelines.

• Describe the latest updates to CMS’ emergency preparedness interpretative guidelines. 

• Discuss commonly cited emergency preparedness deficiencies. 

• Discuss required training and exercises.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

• CEOs.  

• Chief medical officers.  

• Chief nursing officers.  

• Chief operating officers. 

• Compliance officers and legal counsel. 

• Emergency preparedness coordinators. 

• Engineering staff. 

• Nurses. 

• Quality professionals and risk managers.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

IHA member org. rate – $125

Associate member org. rate – $125

IHA nonmember org. rate – $300