Emergency Preparedness

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers Final Rule to establish consistent emergency preparedness requirements for healthcare providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid, increase patient safety during emergencies, and establish a more coordinated response to natural and human-caused disasters.

ASPR TRACIE Resources:

CMS: 

LeadingAge Resources:

Illinois Department of Public Health - Emergency Preparedness & Response

Iowa emergency preparedness deficiencies are included in the Life Safety Code Survey Trends Reports