{"id":5293,"date":"2020-07-20T21:26:32","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T21:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=5293"},"modified":"2020-09-30T20:10:53","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T20:10:53","slug":"cms-emergency-preparedness-final-rule-helps-your-healthcare-facility-prepare-for-the-worst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/cms-emergency-preparedness-final-rule-helps-your-healthcare-facility-prepare-for-the-worst\/","title":{"rendered":"CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule helps your healthcare facility prepare for the worst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Mike Zorich<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COVID-19 has, beyond a doubt, emphasized the importance of emergency planning for healthcare facilities. A valuable resource for organizations in need of improving their emergency readiness and responsiveness is the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2016\/09\/16\/2016-21404\/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-emergency-preparedness-requirements-for-medicare-and-medicaid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The new ruling was passed in 2017 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to mandate better emergency planning and support. In addition to employee training and emergency planning and execution, the rule emphasizes communication, which is essential for responding quickly to escalating situations and providing patients with a high level of care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who is affected by CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule includes 17 types of inpatient and outpatient healthcare providers and suppliers, including:<\/span><span 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data-contrast=\"auto\">Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long Term Care<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Religious Nonmedical Health Care Facilities (RNHCIs)<\/span><span 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data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home Health Agencies (HHAs)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programs of\u00a0All Inclusive\u00a0Care for the Elderly (PACE)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In November 2019, changes to the CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule were made to remove unnecessary or burdensome regulations that could potentially divert resources away from patient care. As a result of these changes, facilities are no longer required to conduct an annual review of their emergency plan nor must they provide documentation of their attempts to contact emergency preparedness officials. It also relaxes the annual training requirements to a biannual schedule (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with the exception of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0long-term care facilities).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The impact of the recent COVID-19 pandemic will likely lead to changes in the quantity and types of reviews required for emergency preparedness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core criteria of CMS Emergency Preparedness<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The goal of the standard is for healthcare facilities to think in terms of worst-case scenarios for a myriad of threats, then find ways to address those threats. The following steps can help your facility prepare for such emergencies and work toward compliance with the Final Rule:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/emergency-plan-02\/\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Perform an all-hazards risk analysis.<\/strong> The emergency preparedness plans for healthcare facilities are based on a multi-hazard assessment of risks including pandemics\/epidemics, chemical and biological emergencies, nuclear fallout, cybersecurity breaches, and natural or weather-related disasters. Because each plan is unique to each facility, you should assess the specific hazards that are most likely to occur in your location. These risks may include power or equipment failures, interruptions to food and water supply, and communication disruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Establish an action plan to address risks.<\/strong> For each risk identified in the assessment, develop an action plan that handles those risks. The action plan should outline specific procedures and policies, including role-based activities and best communication practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Develop procedures and policies to handle risks.<\/strong> Creating and documenting procedures and policies brings the action plan to life and serves as the roadmap for key personnel to follow and ideally mitigate the impact of each risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Create a communication plan to support staff, patients, and the community.<\/strong> To ensure your facility meets the Final Rule communications compliance, make sure your communication plan:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enables your staff to address situations immediately<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is tailored to the individuals in your hospital<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cooperates with local, state, and regional authorities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can track the whereabouts of staff and patients<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Has a backup plan for all critical communication points<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Train staff to implement the communication plan.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Staff must not only be trained in handling risks, but also in executing proper communication strategies with local authorities and the public.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Test the plan annually.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Inpatient facilities should perform a full-scale exercise and at least one other exercise of their emergency preparedness plan each year. Outpatient facilities are required to do one exercise annually.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though no facility wants to undergo a worst-case scenario, preparedness can help you mitigate the impact of an incident and allow you to continue delivering quality care to your patients and protecting employees and the community at large.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information on developing your emergency plan to align with the Final Rule, visit the\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Medicare\/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification\/SurveyCertEmergPrep\/Emergency-Prep-Rule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CMS website<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For more information on being prepared for any disaster, read IMEG\u2019s free executive guide,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/library\/the-evolving-importance-of-healthcare-resiliency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cThe Evolving Importance of Healthcare Resiliency.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mike Zorich\u00a0 COVID-19 has, beyond a doubt, emphasized the importance of emergency planning for healthcare facilities. 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