Hospitals play a critical role in safeguarding the health and safety of all individuals during disaster events, particularly those from vulnerable populations. These groups—such as the elderly, children, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and non-English speakers—often face unique challenges during crises, making tailored disaster planning essential.
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What special federal waivers are available specific for skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs)?
Federal legislative and regulatory action has included several important provisions affecting SNFs. As the crisis continues and additional areas emerge, additional waivers may be forthcoming.
CARES Act: On March 26, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes measures of particular importance to hospitals, including SNFs.
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What federal waivers are available specifically for long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs)?
Federal legislative and regulatory action has included several important provisions affecting long-term acute hospitals. As the crisis continues and additional areas emerge, additional waivers may be forthcoming.
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What federal waivers are available for home health agencies and hospices?
Federal legislative and regulatory action has included several important provisions affecting home health agencies and hospices. As the crisis continues and additional areas emerge, additional waivers may be forthcoming.
March 27 Blanket Waivers: In response to a request from CHA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued several 1135 Medicare blanket waivers in addition to those previously issued.
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What federal waivers are available for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs)?
Federal legislative and regulatory action has included several important provisions affecting inpatient rehabilitation facilities. As the crisis continues and additional areas emerge, additional waivers may be forthcoming.
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Per a recent update from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), hospitals should begin consulting with community groups to identify community needs in the new “vulnerable populations” definition categories during their Community Health Needs Assessments.
2022 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase
The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles shares their review of evacuation plans, and details the critical need for health care organizations to plan for addressing evacuation, educate hospital staff on response procedures, and practice protocols through drills and exercises. The process identifies gaps in processes and staff education and helps engage stakeholders to review the organization’s plan and pilot educational interventions.
Older adults face unique challenges during disasters. Planning for their needs in a disaster event should include factors including mobility limitations, health conditions, and medication needs.
The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition provides technical assistance to ESRD Networks, Medicare organizations, and other groups to ensure timely and efficient disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for the kidney community.