by Rebecca Alwine | May 17, 2018 | CCS Blog
Interestingly enough, one of the earliest proponents of women in emergency management was none other than First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. She persuaded her husband to appoint Florence Kerr to find a way to utilize women in the war effort, and the two women were... 
by Rebecca Alwine | May 15, 2018 | CCS Blog, Preparedness
With the slightly warmer weather and the increasing amount of sun, many families and organizations are moving toward spring and even summer. But within that first week of outside temperatures rising, most people realize they need to do a little spring cleaning. CCS... 
by Jacklyn Janeksala | May 10, 2018 | CCS Blog, Flash Flooding, Preparedness
Spring typically means better weather and brighter moods. Winter is freezing temperatures, bundling up and decreased daylight hours; it’s also holiday hazards, weather advisory, road and driving safety, vacation preparation, travel delays and sickness prevention. But... 
by Rebecca Alwine | May 7, 2018 | CCS Blog, CMS Compliance
It’s everything you need in one place. The world of compliance in healthcare organizations can be confusing and overwhelming. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency preparedness rules seem convoluted and are steeped in jargon when what... 
by Jacklyn Janeksala | Jan 30, 2018 | CCS Blog, Preparedness
We can never be too prepared — that’s not an exaggeration either. Reports show that the majority of families are not equipped for emergencies. While at work, accidents due to carelessness or poor policies are on the rise, and you can’t be mission essential... 
by Jacklyn Janeksala | Jan 25, 2018 | CCS Blog, Exercises, Preparedness
Planning for emergencies facilitates a general understanding of what to do in case one happens. But when the plan fails, do you know what to do next? An emergency plan is an important template on which we base our actions. A plan is your guide to lead you from one...
The 4 P’s of CMS Emergency Preparedness Policies and Procedures
