Emergency Preparedness: Find Out How to Prevent Deficiencies

Published: 03/20/2026

Sources:
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
  • All Healthcare Organizations

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is highlighting the importance of effective healthcare provider emergency planning.

Medicare and Medicaid participating providers and suppliers are required to maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program based on an all-hazards approach encompassing four primary elements:

  1. Risk Assessment and Planning
  2. Policies and Procedures
  3. Communication Plan
  4. Training and Testing Program

To assist healthcare organizations to meet em

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