to address needs in emergency The availability and process for requesting health care emergency volunteers needs to be explore at the local level. The facility will need to develop policies and procedures for screening and utilizing emergent volunteers. Forms and sample policy in the EOP template (b.) P&P cont (7). Develop Expanded EOP template arrangements with requirement other LTC facilities Has been addressed Sample Memorandums of Understanding and other providers in state regs but not to receive residents extensively and not in the event of previously addressed limitations or by CMS cessation of operations to maintain the continuity of services to LTC residents 8. Role of LTC New requirement CMS FAQ Section K facility under 1135 Policies and CMS Guidance: Medicare FFS waiver in the procedures provision of care developed for above Need to refer to specific state regulations and local authorities regarding and treatment at an (b)(7) would probably the use of alternate care sites. alternate care site be the foundation identified by ACS are not licensed emergency health facilities so
to address needs in emergency The availability and process for requesting health care emergency volunteers needs to be explore at the local level. The facility will need to develop policies and procedures for screening and utilizing emergent volunteers. Forms and sample policy in the EOP template (b.) P&P cont (7). Develop arrangements with other LTC facilities and other providers to receive residents in the event of limitations or cessation of operations to maintain the continuity of services to LTC residents Expanded requirement Has been addressed in state regs but not extensively and not previously addressed by CMS EOP template Sample Memorandums of Understanding 8. Role of LTC facility under 1135 waiver in the provision of care and treatment at an alternate care site identified by emergency New requirement Policies and procedures developed for above (b)(7) would probably be the foundation ACS are not licensed health facilities so CMS FAQ Section K CMS Guidance: Medicare FFS Need to refer to specific state regulations and local authorities regarding the use of alternate care sites.