Rural Health Clinic Emergency Preparedness: What §491.12 Requires
Every requirement under 42 CFR §491.12 in plain language — written so a practice manager wearing five hats can actually build the plan from it, with a weekend timeline.
Preparedness, plainly explained
The SurgeReady Blog
Practical, physician-written guides to CMS emergency preparedness requirements for small healthcare providers: what the rule says, what a surveyor checks, and how to get ready without a consultant retainer.
The ASC Emergency Preparedness Checklist: Everything §416.54 Requires
Every requirement under 42 CFR §416.54 for ambulatory surgery center emergency preparedness — the full checklist mapped to what CMS surveyors actually look for.
Hospice Emergency Preparedness Plan Template: Meeting §418.113 Before Your Next Survey
Every requirement under 42 CFR §418.113 in plain English — what's different for hospice vs. home health, what inpatient facilities need on top, and the most common citation traps.
The Complete Home Health Emergency Preparedness Plan: What CMS Actually Requires
Every requirement under 42 CFR §484.102 in plain English — what CMS requires of your home health emergency preparedness program, what surveyors check, and the most common citation traps.
The Preparedness Resource You're Already Eligible For
In a small agency, preparedness usually sits on top of someone’s existing job. There is a regional group whose work is partly that job, funded through the federal Hospital Preparedness Program, and a lot of small agencies have never heard of it. What a coalition offers, and how to find yours.
When the Evacuation Order Comes: Wildfire Planning for Home Health and Hospice
What §484.102 and §418.113 actually require when patients must leave their homes, including the duty to report patients you cannot reach, plus what documented wildfires show breaks first and a checklist to work through this week.
Home Health Emergency Preparedness Survey: What CMS Requires and How to Prepare
What 42 CFR §484.102 requires of a home health agency, the four core elements CMS checks, common gaps administrators run into, and a practical checklist to work through before your survey.