Health centers are a vital part of the health care safety net. This role continues when communities face disasters and emergencies. CHCs are expected to have in place an Emergency Preparedness Program that is responsive to the needs of patients and assessed risks, includes planning, provides training, maintains documentation, includes practice drills and collaborates with local emergency preparedness community leaders. This program needs to align with CMS requirements and HRSA expectations. Montana CHCs can contact state preparedness partners to be part of an emergency notification system, training updates and information on regional coalition activities. MPCA will assist with education on basic requirement needs for CHCs.
State of Montana
- Montana DPHHS: Overview of resources- updates and events in Montana
- Subscribe to the Preparedness List Serve — This is Montana’s preparedness resource for All health care entities including Community Health Centers
- DPHHS Contacts: Don McGiboney and Bryan Tavary
National
- ASPER TRACIE: A national resource site for CHCs and other health care entities. Login for free resources.
- HRSA Disaster and Recovery Resources
- How to change scope and add a temporary site
- In disaster, how to enroll in 340 B if you are not already enrolled
- FTCA links to help you plan
- Contact HELP LINE- 877-974-2742
- CMS Rule
- Direct Relief
- Call by phone 1-805-964-4767 or 1-800-676-1638
- Americares
Operations
- Download the toolkit which combines disasters and climate change in one document
- JACHO: resources for clinics not in Joint Commission accreditation system
- Wisconsin tool kits for FQHCs
- California resources
- CHAMPS resources
- Arizona toolkit