SMQT Emergency Preparedness (Appendix Z) 2

Question 1

Which four core elements form the framework of the CMS Emergency Preparedness rule in Appendix Z?

Accepted Answer

Risk assessment and planning, policies and procedures, communication plan, training and testing

Answer

Appendix Z is built on emergency planning based on a risk assessment, policies and procedures, a communication plan, and training and testing.

Question 2

What approach must a facility's risk assessment use under Appendix Z?

Accepted Answer

An all-hazards approach covering facility-based and community-based risks

Answer

CMS requires a documented, facility-based and community-based risk assessment using an all-hazards approach.

Question 3

In 2019 interpretive guidance, CMS clarified that the all-hazards approach should also include which hazard?

Accepted Answer

Emerging infectious diseases

Answer

CMS updated the guidance to state that emerging infectious diseases (e.g., Ebola, influenza) belong in all-hazards planning.

Question 4

A surveyor finds that a hospital's emergency plan was reviewed 30 months ago. Under the 2019 burden-reduction rule, what is the hospital's required review frequency?

Accepted Answer

At least every 2 years

Answer

Since 2019, most providers including hospitals review the plan at least every 2 years, so a 30-month gap is noncompliant.

Question 5

Which provider type must still review its emergency program annually after the 2019 rule changes?

Accepted Answer

Long-term care facilities

Answer

CMS kept the annual review requirement for long-term care facilities.

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SMQT Emergency Preparedness (Appendix Z) 2