# Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers
> **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services** · Final rule. · Published 2016-09-16 · Effective 2016-11-15 · 81 FR 63860
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-21404
- **Category:** medicare
- **Sub-agency:** Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 63860
- **CFR reference:** 42 CFR 403
- **Publication date:** 2016-09-16
- **Effective date:** 2016-11-15
- **HHS docket:** CMS-3178-F
## Abstract

This final rule establishes national emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare- and Medicaid-participating providers and suppliers to plan adequately for both natural and man-made disasters, and coordinate with federal, state, tribal, regional, and local emergency preparedness systems. It will also assist providers and suppliers to adequately prepare to meet the needs of patients, residents, clients, and participants during disasters and emergency situations. Despite some variations, our regulations will provide consistent emergency preparedness requirements, enhance patient safety during emergencies for persons served by Medicare- and Medicaid- participating facilities, and establish a more coordinated and defined response to natural and man-made disasters.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/16/2016-21404/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-emergency-preparedness-requirements-for-medicare-and-medicaid)
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