The goal of the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule

  What is the goal of the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule? How does it impact you as a healthcare emergency manager? How does the Emergency Preparedness Rule strengthen community emergency preparedness? What other credentialing/regulatory agencies influence healthcare emergency management? How?   Readings: 1) Emergency preparedness rule. The Journal of Medical Practice Management: MPM, 32(5), 301-303. https://bblearn.philau.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-439317-dt-content-rid-20705462_1/xid-20705462_1 2) “Prepare for CMS’ new emergency planning requirement.” Homecare Direction Dec. 2016. Business Insights: Global. Web. 12 Aug. 2017. https://bblearn.philau.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-439317-dt-content-rid-20705463_1/xid-20705463_1 3) Medicare and Medicaid programs; emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid participating providers and suppliers. (2016). (). Lanham: Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc.