by Jim Poulos | Dec 9, 2020 | CCS Blog, Preparedness
Since March of 2020, our lives have been put on hold due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As of December 3rd, the U.S. alone has registered 14 million positive cases. (1) The COVID-19 vaccine rolled out to the United Kingdom on December 8th, 2020, but has not been... 
by Karen Garrison | Jun 18, 2019 | CCS Blog, Preparedness
Policies and Procedures play an important role for organizations by defining and guiding principles, providing detailed instructions for staff and creating operational infrastructure. Policies and Procedures are the operational foundation for all its business... 
by Karen Garrison | Jun 17, 2019 | CCS Blog, Preparedness
By: Karen Garrison In 2017, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) established wide-ranging emergency preparedness requirements for 17 distinct healthcare providers including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health providers, PACE Programs, Federally... 
by Rebecca Alwine | Sep 12, 2018 | CCS Blog, Preparedness
Hurricane Florence is making headlines across the world, and there are several other storms currently forming. We’re officially in the throes of hurricane season. You may be thinking, but if it already started, what can I do now? The answer is everything. It’s... 
by Rebecca Alwine | May 24, 2018 | CCS Blog
Emergency preparedness, even that of an organization, cannot be deemed complete without a discussion of food. FEMA suggests having enough food and water for each person, ideally enough for up to two weeks. That hardly seems reasonable for an office building or a... 
by Rebecca Alwine | May 22, 2018 | CCS Blog, Flash Flooding
In 2017, the United States experienced one of the worst years of natural disasters in history. From floods to fires, there were catastrophes at every turn. Some of these floods are expected when hurricanes strike. But, as the weather turns warmer, areas that are...
The 4 P’s of CMS Emergency Preparedness Policies and Procedures
