Emergency Preparedness: Design & Maintain an Effective Operational Plan & Program


Date/Time: 07/12/2023, 12:00 pm

Provider: FHPCA

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The pandemic exposed the need for agencies to evaluate the effectiveness of their emergency management plan and program, including how to address emerging infectious diseases (EIDs).

This webinar will explain how to evaluate your program and develop an action plan to integrate new measures.
AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
  • Explain the CMS requirements for emergency preparedness plans
  • Complete a risk assessment and hazards vulnerability analysis (HVA)
  • Evaluate your agency’s emergency management plan
  • Develop an action plan that integrates new emergency measures and EIDs

WEBINAR DETAILS

There are specific Conditions of Participation (CoPs) related to the components of emergency management. This webinar will delve into the requirements for an effective emergency management plan and program, including communication, training, testing, and completing an HVA and risk assessment. Best practices to integrate elements of your emergency management plan into other programs within your organization will also be covered. Participants will receive tabletop tools and a plan outline. All components that must be included in an emergency management policy and procedure will be reviewed.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

  • Hospice
  • Home Health
  • Home Care
  • Palliative Care

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This informative session is recommended for all directors and executive and agency leadership, including CEOs, administrators, DOPCSs, clinical supervisors and managers, intake/referral staff, case managers, clinical leadership, clinical liaisons, regulatory/compliance/QA personnel, educators, IT staff, clergy members, social workers, volunteer coordinators, and medical directors.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

  • Emergency Preparedness & Response: After Action Report/Improvement Plan sample
  • Emergency Planning Checklist: Recommended Tool for Persons in Long-Term Care Facilities & Their Family Members, Friends, Personal Caregivers, Guardians & Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
  • Emergency preparedness PHI disclosure flow sheet
  • Valuable resource links, including:
    • NAHC: Emergency Preparedness Packet for Home Health Agencies
    • Red Cross: Emergency Preparedness Checklist
    • Medical Center Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis Tool
  • Training log
  • PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
  • Attendance certificate provided, however there are no pre-approved CEs associated with this webinar

Presented By Kathy Ahearn

Kathy Ahearn

ALECC, INC.

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