This group of home medical equipment State Association representatives is dedicated to putting together materials and resources that would be useful to a home medical equipment supplier in the event of a disaster.
ResourcesReimbursement GuidancePre-DisasterPost Disaster
State Leaders Emergency Preparedness Committee Members
Caitlin Houck - MNCHA
Beth Bowen - ACMESA, FAHCS, NEMEP, ATHOMES
Rose Schafhauser - MAMES/SWMESA
Victoria Peterson - TexMEP
Bob Achermann - CAMPS
Mike Calcaterra - Big Sky AMES
Larry Dalton - OMEPA
Chris Townsend - FAHCS
Rose Schafhauser - MAMES and SWMESA
Kim Brumett - AAHomecare
John Gallagher, VP of VGM Government Relations
Emily Harken, Director of Operations, VGM Government Relations
COVID-19 PHE Resources
Emergency Preparedness Resource Guide Template
Federal Partners: FEMA Contacts
NATURAL DISASTER GUIDANCE ARTICLE
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)
For over 35 years, FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) has provided new, gently used, and refurbished medical equipment to uninsured or underinsured in the State of Georgia and worldwide during times of crises and disasters. Wherever the need exists, FODAC works to fill it. VGM and The van Halem Group are proud supporters of this charity.
Reimbursement Guidance
The white house must announce a national disaster declaration before CMS will issue any waivers or guidance during a disaster.
Medicare FFS waivers
CMS Guidance for Medicare Beneficiaries during Disaster
Reach out to your DME MACs for guidance
JB Disaster Resources
JC Disaster Resources
Tech RI Plan Ahead for Security and Disaster Readiness
6 Steps to Minimize Business Interruptions
Are You Prepared if Disaster Strikes?
HC RI - Planning Ahead in the Event of a Disaster
Hurricane Recovery Checklist
Disaster Recovery Checklist
Managing Employees After a Disaster