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Emergency Preparedness Regulations: Is Your Hospital Prepared for the Next Emergency?

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 its regulations and interpretative guidelines since the original publication in 2016. This presentation will discuss rules 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