Standards, Regulations & Guidelines

These resources support hospitals in navigating complex regulatory environments, and work to remain in compliance with evolving health care standards, regulations, and guidelines.

Standards

The Joint Commission

• Joint Commission Emergency Management Standards
• Joint Commission Accreditation Program: Hospitals

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)

• Codes and Standards
• NFPA Training
• NFPA Safety Information

Regulations

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Website
• CMS Health Care Provider Guidance
• CMS Waivers & Flexibilities
• CMS 1135 Waivers
• CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule
• CMS Core Emergency Preparedness Rule Elements for Providers
• CMS Current Public Health Emergencies
• CMS Ongoing Emergencies & Disasters

OSHA / CalOSHA

• OSHA Emergency Preparedness and Response
• OSHA Compliance Assistance for Health Care Entities
• Cal OSHA
• Cal OSHA Emergency Preparedness

Title 22

• California Code of Regulations: Title 22

Guidelines

• California Surge Standards & Guidelines

Other

• National Threat Advisory System
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Resource Center
• NIMS Hospital FAQ