On today’s episode Tiffany and Kristin talk about the importance of emergency preparedness planning, especially for patients in: end stage organ failure, pre advanced therapies, post-transplant, and/or post implant. They share stories of their personal experiences helping patients through natural disasters while also navigating their own need. This episode includes resources and information based on their own experiences with natural disaster and accrediting boards. 

Quote: “when disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed.” Steven Cyros

CMS final rule on Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers was published (Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 180) on September 16, 2016 which became effective on November 15, 2016 and implemented on November 15, 2017. Updates to The Hospital (and Transplant Program) Requirements CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule were made effective March 26, 2021

Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA.gov

FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA)

Transitional Sheltering Assistance | FEMA.gov

Disaster Assistance.gov Provides resources for individuals, businesses, and communities. 

Home | disasterassistance.gov

Ready.Gov

https://www.ready.gov/be-informed

Benefits.gov- Disaster Relief information

benefits.gov/categories/Disaster Relief

Do 1 Thing- Small steps toward being prepared for an Emergency

Welcome - Emergency Preparedness (do1thing.com)

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