by LiveProcess | Mar 20, 2019
CMS Emergency Preparedness Checklist Follow these steps to make CMS emergency preparedness compliance simpler and more effective When it comes to emergency preparedness, CMS surveyors expect hospitals, long-term care facilities and other healthcare providers to be...
by Terry Zysk | Mar 8, 2019
We asked website visitors to rate their healthcare organization’s readiness in 10 key areas of emergency preparedness planning. View the infographic to see how they responded. Take the survey yourself. Get the PDF of this infographic. Access helpful emergency...
by Terry Zysk | Jan 28, 2019
Take this short self-assessment to identify the next steps you need to take to achieve best practices for hospital emergency preparedness, including compliance with regulations and standards such as the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule and Joint Commission Emergency...
by Terry Zysk | Jan 16, 2019
Original publication date: April 20, 2017. Updated January 16, 2019 Healthcare facilities need to regularly review and update their emergency preparedness plans to comply with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency preparedness rule. In a series...
by Terry Zysk | Jan 15, 2019
Original publication date: April 3 2017. Updated January 15, 2019 This post continues our blog series on how to comply with the CMS emergency preparedness rule (PDF), specifically the requirement to use an all-hazards approach to risk assessment. CMS requires an...
by Terry Zysk | Nov 30, 2018
A Thanksgiving-week shooting at a Chicago hospital provided a sad reminder that an active shooter incident can happen anytime and anywhere. A staff member at Mercy Hospital told the New York Times about the struggle to evacuate patients during the event: “You had to...
by LiveProcess | Nov 19, 2018
Every service is customized based on your needs and your goals. Assess your emergency management programs based on your needs, your type of facility, metrics relevant to your organization, your locale, your coalition and your jurisdiction.
by Terry Zysk | Oct 10, 2018
Original publication date: May 22, 2017. Updated October 10, 2018. Ensuring continuity of healthcare services in a disaster and having a common framework for collaborative emergency response are two of the motivations for the CMS emergency preparedness rule. Achieving...
by LiveProcess | Oct 3, 2018
Physician Paging and Disaster Management With One Communication Tool Staying connected for better emergency response and everyday hospital notifications Hospital paging and disaster communication systems have something in common: reaching people quickly and reliably....
by Terry Zysk | Sep 21, 2018
Original publication date: May 26, 2017. Updated September 21, 2018. Emergency preparedness plans that seem great on paper can fall apart in practice. That’s why a crucial part of the CMS emergency preparedness rule is training and testing. Drills and exercises...
by Terry Zysk | Sep 4, 2018
Anne Arundel Medical Center Prepares for Hurricane Opens hospital command center with emergency management app Anne Arundel is a crucial member of the healthcare safety net for any disaster or emergency in Annapolis, MD. In addition, the medical center has been named...
by Karen Purze | May 21, 2018
Health Technology Management: LiveProcess streamlines emergency preparedness for Ozarks Medical Center LiveProcess is an emergency management and communication systems company for healthcare organizations. Read this Health Management Technology article about how...
by LiveProcess | Apr 15, 2018
LiveProcess Emergency Manager Aligns with the CMS emergency preparedness rule Ensure compliance and continuity of operations for essential hospital functions when they are needed most. With LiveProcess you can meet the CMS emergency preparedness implementation...
by Terry Zysk | Apr 2, 2018
In February, Gartner published its Market Guide for Crisis/Emergency Management Platforms (C/EMP). The report discusses technology for crisis and emergency management across business sectors, making several observations that are relevant for healthcare organizations....
by Terry Zysk | Mar 26, 2018
Many hospitals, long-term care (LTC) facilities and other healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) are striving for a more agile and resilient workforce. Directives to cut costs and take a patient-centered approach to care delivery encourage collaborative...
by Terry Zysk | Mar 13, 2018
From EMRs to Internet-enabled medical devices, for many years healthcare IT development focused on the needs of physicians, reveals a Global eHealth Executive Council research brief. “Nurses’ needs, interests and perspectives were often overlooked or minimized by IT...
by Terry Zysk | Mar 1, 2018
Though many hospitals have been shoring up emergency preparedness plans in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) emergency preparedness rule, a new report, A Framework for Healthcare Disaster Resilience: A View to the Future suggests that there is...
by Terry Zysk | Feb 5, 2018
As healthcare providers strive to do more with less, identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary labor will be crucial to maintaining high-quality patient care. In Healthcare Moment: Enhance Care Team Effectiveness by Eliminating ‘Toil’, Gartner analyst Barry...
by LiveProcess | Nov 30, 2017
Health System Improves Emergency Response and Day-to-Day Workflow with Structured Messaging Streamline notifications and keep staff connected The Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX, first adopted LiveProcess as an emergency hospital communication system for mass...
by Terry Zysk | Nov 14, 2017
The impact of Hurricane Harvey is still being felt in Texas and Louisiana, months after it made first US landfall on August 25. With wind gusts as high as 130 mph and record-breaking rain, the devastation of this Category 4 storm put disaster preparedness plans to the...
by LiveProcess | Oct 25, 2017
LiveProcess Streamlines Emergency Preparedness for Ozarks Medical Center Adoption of hospital notification system and healthcare emergency management platform decreases response times and simplifies emergency preparedness planning for the hospital, clinics and home...
by Terry Zysk | Oct 19, 2017
Evaluating your compliance with CMS emergency preparedness final rule With the November 15 deadline approaching, now is a good time for healthcare organizations to re-assess their compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) emergency preparedness rule....
by LiveProcess | Aug 29, 2017
LiveProcess to Provide Emergency Preparedness System to Penn Medicine Contract for emergency management system for universal employee notification and two-way coordination will extend situational awareness across PennMed hospitals, ambulatory services and home health...
by Terry Zysk | Aug 25, 2017
Disasters that cross regional boundaries were a primary driver for updates to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) emergency preparedness rule. As part of its initial statement of purpose, CMS named widespread natural and manmade disasters — ranging from...
by Terry Zysk | Jun 9, 2017
When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) drafted emergency preparedness regulations, one of their stated goals was to address the “patchwork of federal, state, and local laws and guidelines” for emergency planning. The CMS emergency preparedness rule...
by Terry Zysk | May 19, 2017
With the WannaCry ransomware attack making headlines worldwide (and taking a significant portion of the UK Health System offline), many healthcare delivery organizations are taking a closer look at cybersecurity[i] and the role it plays in continuity of operations...
by Terry Zysk | May 5, 2017
Hospital preparedness for a severe weather emergency helps your facility provide the healthcare services your community and patients need during a natural disaster. Depending on your region, your hospital or health system may need to plan for severe weather...
by Terry Zysk | Apr 11, 2017
What is your hospital’s level of emergency preparedness for the hazards most likely to occur in your community? Hospitals are required to conduct a hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) and review it at least annually. An HVA allows a hospital to systematically identify...
by LiveProcess | Apr 4, 2017
Preparing Your Hospital for a Severe Weather Emergency How to put a severe weather emergency management plan in place now Severe weather emergency preparedness is essential to ensure continuity of operations for hospitals during hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, storm...
by Terry Zysk | Mar 31, 2017
On November 16, 2016, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) put into effect new emergency preparedness regulations for healthcare facilities. All Medicare and Medicaid participating providers and suppliers — including diverse types of facilities including...
by Terry Zysk | Mar 15, 2017
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the hospital CMS Emergency Preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers issued last year. CMS expects all healthcare providers affected by the CMS emergency preparedness rule to comply by...
by LiveProcess | Mar 13, 2017
CMS Emergency Preparedness Compliance: 10 Critical Issues Checklist for hospital emergency preparedness coordinators Developing and maintaining hospital emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be a daunting challenge — with the right guidance. This emergency...
by Terry Zysk | Mar 6, 2017
The date is set and the clock is ticking. Healthcare providers participating in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans must implement all regulations stipulated in the CMS emergency preparedness final rule by Nov. 15. The impact of the CMS emergency...
by LiveProcess | Feb 21, 2017
Public Health Emergency Preparedness District Replaces Emergency Management System During Drill Indiana District 1 instantly integrates with state department of health using LiveProcess when previous EM system fails When Indiana Health District 1 emergency management...
by LiveProcess | Jan 10, 2017
Checklist: How to Respond to Workplace Violence in Hospitals and Healthcare LiveProcess enables healthcare organizations to prepare for and effectively respond to any situation, including an active shooter, by: Offering multiple ways to mobilize hospital staff, law...
by LiveProcess | Jan 9, 2017
Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide for Hospital Executives Threats, risks and vulnerabilities can easily wreak havoc and cause unexpected service interruptions in a hospital. As a result, hospital emergency preparedness planning needs to: Assess organizational...
by LiveProcess | Jan 8, 2017
LiveProcess Delivers on CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule for Hospitals Focus on continuity of operations in healthcare In September 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule establishing comprehensive requirements for emergency...
by LiveProcess | Jan 8, 2017
Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) for Healthcare Organizations, an eBook Business continuity for hospitals The Joint Commission’s Emergency Management Standards require that every hospital have an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to address response and recovery...
by LiveProcess | Nov 9, 2016
Tillamook Regional Medical Center Case Study Rural health care: Big needs, small budget As a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC) faces challenges unique to CAHs, in addition to sharing many of the care-related goals of larger...
by LiveProcess | Nov 9, 2016
A Large US Hospital Faces a Cyberattack Communication during a ransomware attack Across the US, hospitals are being hit by ransomware and other cyberattacks. Some facilities targeted by ransomware cyberattacks include our customers who benefited from having...
by LiveProcess | Nov 9, 2016
Virtual Hospital Command Center for Emergency Management Managing a large-scale crisis and patient surge Only weeks after its LiveProcess implementation, Children’s Medical Center put the emergency management platform to the test during two storms — Hurricane Gustav...
by LiveProcess | Oct 4, 2016
Florida Hospital Case Study A fatal pandemic infection calls for instant response and coordination Infectious disease can spread across the world. In the event of a disease outbreak such as Ebola or Zika, hospital administrators, clinicians and staff must be equipped...
by LiveProcess | Sep 19, 2016
by LiveProcess | Sep 13, 2016
LiveProcess Emergency Management for Healthcare Systems It’s not enough for clinicians and support staff to work in concert throughout the hospital; true synchronicity must begin at the top of the organization and be embraced across the enterprise. In healthcare,...
