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
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
Regulations
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)
- Visit the CMS website
- CMS Declared Emergenies FAQs
- Checklist of Action Steps
- CMS Letter on EMTALA Waiver and Disasters
- Disaster Tip Sheet
- CMS Emergency Preparedness Guide
- CMS Letter on Waiver of Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
OSHA / CalOSHA
Title 22
Guidelines
- Guidelines for the Emergency Dispensing of Dangerous Drugs and Devices
- California Surge Standards & Guidelines
- Threat Advisory Guidelines