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

On-Demand Webinar
StreamedJul 12, 2023Duration90 minutes
  • Unlimited & shareable access starting
    two business days after live stream
  • Available on desktop, mobile & tablet devices 24/7
  • Take-away toolkit
  • Ability to download webinar video
  • Presenter's contact info for questions

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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

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

TESTIMONIALS

"I enjoy this speaker very much. I always learn something. Also, she always has good hand outs."
- Merry, Corsocare Hospice

"The webinar was very well done. Thank you!"
- Tina, VNA Health Group

"The speaker shared her knowledge of the subject and what needed to be prioritized."
- Roxane, St. Catherine Hospice

" The information presented was very informative as we were just surveyed by The Joint Commission."
-Katie, Intermountain Health - Holy Rosary Healthcare

Presented By

Kathy AhearnKathy Ahearn
ALECC, Inc.
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