The Florida Department of Health is responsible for annually reviewing and approving a comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) for the following licensed agencies:
- Home Health Agencies
- Home Medical Equipment Providers
- Nurse Registries
- Hospice Agencies
Agencies are required by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to have a CEMP that includes:
- Risk Assessment and Planning
- Policies and Procedures
- Communication Plan
- Training and Testing
In addition, the CEMP must include how services will continue to be provided to clients who must evacuate their homes during an emergency. This will ensure that residents who need assistance during evacuations, rely on agency provided services, or are assigned to the special needs shelter receive continued care without interruption throughout an emergency.
Agency Requirements
- Annually review and update your agency’s CEMP with current information, ensuring if reflects the current review year. You can find emergency management planning criteria and other resources on the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s website.
- Update all agreements (e.g. MOU and/or MOA) with current signatures and dates.
- Submit your agency’s completed plan and additional attachments online via the CEMP Electronic Submission Form.
- For providers unable to make an electronic submission, CEMPs can be mailed to:
Florida Department of Health
ATTN: CEMP Reviewer
Bureau of Preparedness & Response
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin A-23
Tallahassee, FL 32399
For questions, please contact DOHCEMPReview@FLHealth.gov