LTC emergency management refresher: NHICS is part of the formula for success
By
Stan Szpytek
Sep 02, 2022
Whether the threat is an inbound hurricane, fast-moving wildfire, massive power failure, active shooter on the loose in the community or any threat to the safety and security of your long term care facility,...
Next nursing home reform target: Emergency preparedness?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 02, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may soon intensify its reform agenda focus on emergency planning, one of many areas targeted in President Biden’s 21-point nursing home plan unveiled earlier...
Hurricane evacuation plaintiffs settle for $12M — and chance to sue nursing home operator again
By
John Hall
Aug 26, 2022
Aggrieved residents and families involved in botched evacuations around Hurricane Ida last year have reached a tentative settlement of $12 million to $15 million with embattled nursing home owner Bob Dean...
Watchdog says not enough nursing homes including emerging infectious diseases in emergency plans
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 01, 2022
A federal watchdog agency has called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to update regulations and “make clear” that nursing homes must include emerging infectious diseases as a risk in...
CMS may expand emergency preparedness requirements for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 19, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will explore broadening some of its life safety and emergency preparedness requirements after a federal audit found widespread noncompliance with the regulations.
‘Too lax for too long’: Providers urged to shore up active shooter planning
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 18, 2022
As active shooters increasingly target healthcare settings amid a nationwide spate of attacks, safety experts emphasize nursing homes must confront distinct disadvantages to ensure patient and staff safety.
After operator’s arrest, governor signs law mandating nursing homes have state-approved emergency preparedness...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 24, 2022
Louisiana nursing homes’ emergency preparedness plans must be approved by the state’s Department of Health each year under a new law signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards (R), his office announced.
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 31
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 31, 2022
HHS withdraws controversial SUNSET rule for healthcare regs … CMS updates emergency preparedness guidance … Trinity Health Senior Communities names new president … COVID-19 vaccine misinformation...
Natural gas leak near facility highlights the importance of planning
By
Stan Szpytek
Jul 14, 2021
Incidents like the one that is about to be summarized emphasize the importance of hazard analysis as required by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Emergency Preparedness Rule. Knowing the potential...
Unconventional ways to assess risk in nursing homes
By
Connie Polke
Mar 30, 2021
The purpose of a qualified risk management department in healthcare is to assess, monitor, and implement plans and policies in order to decrease their exposure. There are many areas that need to be addressed...