This presentation provides information about the new and revised Emergency Management chapter standards and elements of performance (EPs) and provide recommendations for implementing the new and revised standards/Eps as well as understand the new survey process . It is specifically for Joint Commission Accredited Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe new and revised Emergency Management chapter standards for HAP/CAH Accreditation Programs
• Discuss and understand the new Survey Process
• Identify Emergency management available chapter resources

Presenter:

• Angela Murray, Project Director, Healthcare Standards Development,
• Jim Kendig, Field Director, Surveyor Management and Support, The Joint Commission

Downloadable Materials:

• Reference Guide: Emergency Management Standards