Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Emergency Preparedness Rule

On September 8, 2016 the Federal Register posted the final rule Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers. The regulation goes into effect on November 16, 2016. Health care providers and suppliers affected by this rule must comply and implement all regulations one year after the effective date, on November 16, 2017.

Below is information from Macomb County that will help providers comply with the new CMS EP Rule:

• For plan templates, guidance documents, and other helpful information please see the documents linked below and be sure to visit the ASPR-TRACIE Website
  • Hazard Mitigation Plan
  • Community Emergency Preparedness
  • Closed POD Planning
  • CMS EP Rule Resources at Your Fingertips

Macomb County & Regional Contacts

Macomb County Emergency Management and Communications

mcoem@macombgov.org
586-469-5270

Macomb County Health Department

April Walton, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Macomb County Health Department Emergency Preparedness
april.walton@macombgov.org
586-469-6342

Region 2 North Healthcare Coalition

Rick Drummer, Regional Coordinator

Region 2 North Health Care Coalition
rdrummer@region2north.com
248-759-4748

Together we can work with your facility to help you meet the requirements of the CMS EP Rule.