Home Health CoPs Emergency Preparedness

This course provides an in-depth review of the Emergency Preparedness Condition of Participation (CoP) for home health agencies, outlining key requirements such as risk assessments, emergency planning, communication strategies, and training/testing programs. Participants will learn how to align their preparedness efforts with federal regulations while accounting for patient needs, staffing, and operational continuity during disasters. Practical guidance is included to help agencies remain compliant and survey-ready in the face of any emergency. Learning Objectives: Explain the core components of the Home Health EmergencyPreparedness Condition of Participation (§484.102), including therisk assessment, emergency plan, policies and procedures,communication plan, and training/testing requirements. Identify key elements of a facility and community-based all-hazardsrisk assessment and describe how they inform emergency planningin home health. Discuss the required components of an emergency