The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS) has developed and released a new online emergency preparedness
training, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week/365 days a year.
Providers are encouraged to take this
course if your facility is required to comply with the CMS emergency
preparedness requirements. Surveying for requirements begins November 15, 2017.
You may access the 2 module course on
the Integrated Surveyor Training Website at https://surveyortraining.cms.hhs.gov/pubs/CourseMenu.aspx?cid=0CMSEmPrep_ONL
Using this link, you will have ongoing provider access
to the course, so that you can review it when needed.
If you need technical
assistance on accessing the training,
please contact the CMS Integrated Training Site Help Desk by phone or by email:
·
ISTW Help Desk phone
number: 1-855-791-8900
·
ISTW Help Desk email: cmstraininghelp@hendall.com
Melanie.Roth-Lawson@state.co.us or 303-692-2819.
