ASHE Webinar Series: An Inside Look at CMS Emergency Preparedness Requirements

Speaker(s):

Jason Beers, JLL Healthcare Solutions
Bob Loohauis, Aurora Kenosha Medical Center in Wisconsin
Steve Stuebe, High Voltage Maintenance Corporation
Mitzi Amon, Vertiv  

Description:

This session will provide you with a better understanding of the CMS requirements for emergency preparedness for electrical power. You will gain inside knowledge into how to avoid citations and how to prepare your facility year-round. In this session, four expert panelists will break down the requirements, tell you what inspectors look for, and share best practices to ensure compliance. Panelists include: Mitzi Amon, Director of Healthcare Marketing at Vertiv; Jason Beers, Senior Operations Manager at JLL Healthcare Solutions and former Joint Commission inspector; Bob Loohauis, Facilities Manager of Aurora Kenosha Medical Center in Wisconsin; and Steve Stuebe, P.E., Resident Engineer at Vertiv’s High Voltage Maintenance Corporation.

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe and discuss CMS requirements for emergency preparedness.
• Generate a plan to prepare for an inspection.
• Identify the top citations and how to avoid them.
• Apply the testing requirements for emergency preparedness.