Webinar Education (recorded):

An online education series tailored to help nursing homes meet the November 15, 2017 compliance deadline for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation.

Catastrophic hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and terrorism are a few disaster realities of recent years that served as the catalyst for the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation. The detailed requirements are applicable to all Medicare and Medicaid participating providers and have a significant effect on nursing homes in particular. This four (4) part webinar series for nursing homes will:

• provide a clear overview of the new requirements;
• detail the components of a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Program;
• guide facilities on how to develop policies and procedures;
• clarify changes in training and testing requirements and steps to comply; and,
• provide sample tools and compliance documents to implement facility-specific programs.

With enforcement of the new regulations commencing on November 15, 2017, this program will give providers the knowledge necessary to develop compliant and effective Emergency Preparedness Programs. Although Assisted Living and Adult Homes/Rest Homes are not required to meet the CMS Emergency Preparedness rule, the webinar programs will include best practices for all inpatient long-term care locations.