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The CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule establishes national emergency preparedness standards for Medicare and Medicaid participating providers and suppliers. This program outlines medical facility and healthcare provider requirements relative to preparedness, response, and recovery during disasters.
These requirements are focused on essential elements necessary for maintaining all patients’ access to healthcare services during disasters or emergencies while safeguarding patients and staff.
Healthcare facilities are required to provide basic facility information to Shelby County Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This information must include facility-specific information such as identified points of contact, number of beds, alternative care sites, etc. CMS Facilities should complete this submission annually to ensure compliance with specific requirements during the CMS survey. Incomplete, or inaccurate submissions will not be accepted.
Additional survey guidance and resources are available at:
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertEmergPrep/Emergency-Prep-Rule.html