Search Results for: "Memoranda of Understanding"
CMS Survey and Certification Memoranda 15-10 and 15-24: EMTALA and Ebola (Nov. 21, 2014 and Feb. 13, 2015)
CMS Survey and Certification Memoranda 06-21 and 07-20: Detaining EMS Personnel and Equipment (July 13, 2006 and April 27, 2007)
Being a READY Rural Hospital
2023 Disaster Conference
Rural communities face many challenges and resource limitations. When an emergency arises, it is not the time to scramble to find needed resources. Ideally resource needs have been identified and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) are already in place, ready to access if needed. Rural hospitals are a hub of the community and can lead the way in emergency preparedness collaboration and organization by establishing relationships, contacts and MOUs with business, schools, and community organizations.
Hospital Evacuation
Hospital plans for full or partial evacuation should incorporate pre-planning and address the incident command and management structure established for its operational area (community). In advance of an event, Hospitals should understand and incorporate local plans and protocols that are in place to support evacuation and should establish Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with other hospitals, as necessary, for transfer and mutual aid during an emergency.(See CHA Hospital Evacuation Plan Checklist)