CHUG Team

The gap in care for seriously ill patients is too big to ignore.

Two leading organizations are calling on Medicare to expand access to community-based palliative care, and the need has never been more urgent.

Read more here: https://www.chugteam.org/resources/hospice-and-palliative-care-groups-push-for-expanded-in-home-care-model

Nursing homes operate in one of the most complex compliance environments in healthcare.

Read the latest on what HIPAA actually requires, and where most facilities fall short: https://www.chugteam.org/resources/what-nursing-home-facilities-actually-need-to-do-for-hipaa-compliance

Floods, wildfires, extreme heat, and it doesn't stop there.

If it feels like no region is low-risk anymore, that's because it's not, especially for the healthcare industry, where precious lives are at stake.

For long-term care facilities, the cost of being unprepared goes far beyond compliance; it puts residents, staff, and your entire operation at risk.

Learn More: https://www.chugteam.org/resources/emergency-preparedness-in-long-term-care-why-facilities-cant-afford-to-be-unready

Q3 CHUG member-exclusive events are here, and the topics couldn't be more timely.

This quarter's sessions cover cyber attack response, COOP and downtime preparedness, and flood readiness, everything long-term care and skilled nursing facilities need to stay ahead of today's biggest threats.

Members, log in to the portal to register today: https://www.chugteam.org/member-login
Not a member yet? Now is the time. https://www.chugteam.org/become-a-member

Want a sneak peek of what's ahead for August & September, too? Find out here:
https://www.chugteam.org/resources/q3-preparedness-training-workshops-tabletops-and-full-scale-exercises-with-chug

Have a safe, happy, and healthy Fourth of July!

When an emergency strikes, the difference between chaos and confidence is preparation.

CHUG is a unique mutual aid network serving nearly 1,000 healthcare members across the country, providing the tools, training, and resources your facility needs to respond to any crisis with confidence.

Because when lives are on the line, preparedness isn't optional.

See everything CHUG has to offer: https://www.chugteam.org/what-we-do

A new report from AHCA/NCAL highlights growing concerns in the U.S. long-term care system.

Findings suggest access to nursing home care is declining, driven in part by staffing shortages, while financial requirements may be placing increasing strain on older adults and families.

Researchers note a widening gap between the rising cost of care and available financial protections, raising new questions about how aging is supported in today’s system.

Read more in the full blog. https://www.chugteam.org/resources/nursing-home-access-declining-staffing-shortages

CHUG (Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group) is a national organization focused on strengthening emergency preparedness and response across healthcare systems.

We help healthcare facilities coordinate mutual aid, provide hands-on training, workshops, consulting, and more.

We take great pride in helping facilities plan for, respond to, and recover from a wide range of emergencies.

From natural disasters to infectious disease outbreaks to operational crises, we’re your collaborative partner who cares.

Learn more about what we do at CHUG. https://www.chugteam.org/about

Becoming a CHUG member means gaining access to a trusted network focused on strengthening healthcare emergency preparedness and response.

From emergency operations planning to real-time response support, CHUG membership is built to help healthcare organizations:
• reduce risk
• improve readiness, and
• respond with confidence

There’s a lot on the line when emergencies happen; membership ensures you’re not facing it alone.

Learn more about becoming a CHUG member. https://www.chugteam.org/become-a-member

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures who show up with strength, patience, and love every day.

Today, we celebrate you and the difference you make in the lives around you. Wishing you a day of appreciation and well-deserved rest.