CHUG Team

10/20/2026

Preparedness Myth: “We have an emergency plan, so we're prepared."

Reality: A plan is only the beginning. Your team needs to understand it, practice it, and know their role when an emergency happens.

CHUG helps organizations strengthen preparedness so they're ready when plans are put to the test.

Make preparedness your reality, become a CHUG member today. https://www.chugteam.org/become-a-member

10/16/2026

"Cleveland Clinic researchers analyzed more than 10,000 hospitalizations of nursing home residents with dementia across a large integrated health system over a 10-year period. The findings of the retrospective cohort study paint a sobering picture of care intensity for a population already vulnerable to functional decline and adverse events."

https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/hospitalization-for-nursing-home-residents-with-dementia-a-closer-look-at-the-patient-experience

New research underscores the urgent need for earlier goals-of-care conversations when managing nursing home residents with dementia.

10/14/2026

If your healthcare facility lost power tomorrow, what would you do?

Would your staff know the plan? Would patients be alarmed? Would quality of care and safety be compromised?

If you answered no to the first question, it might be time to revisit your Emergency Operations Plan and ensure your staff is on board in the event of a power outage.

Solutions like backup power can help your facility continue providing quality care and keep life-sustaining equipment running, while ensuring that a power outage doesn't quickly become an added liability.

10/06/2026

Hurricane season is here. Is your organization prepared?

From emergency plans and communication to keeping your facility safe, now is the time to help ensure your team is ready.

Need consulting services to see where you stand? Learn more here: https://www.chugteam.org/contact

Want to keep your facility informed on what to do in case of a hurricane? Get the CHUG tip sheet here and explore the full bundle to help you stay compliant: https://www.chugteam.org/store/chug-safety-and-emergency-tip-sheets

10/01/2026

CHUG’s Foodborne Illness Incident Series is here!

Exclusively for Members in the Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, & Independent Living Facility spaces.

Wrap up 2026 by joining the workshop, tabletop, full-scale exercise, or all three!

Each event builds practical knowledge and response capabilities, giving teams the opportunity to strengthen preparedness and put their plans into practice.

Not a member yet? Check out the Events calendar for more: https://www.chugteam.org/external-events

Already a member? Visit the portal to register and see all upcoming events: https://www.chugteam.org/member-login

09/24/2026

“Right now, those audit results are informational only, but as we know, anytime CMS does anything that’s ‘information only,’ it usually turns into future regulation.”

Results from the first batch of skilled nursing data validation audits are trickling in, with reviewers reporting inconsistent or missing documentation in key assessment areas.

09/21/2026

What if your organization didn’t have to face an emergency alone?

That’s the power of CHUG membership.
Members gain access to:
✔️ Mutual aid support
✔️ Emergency preparedness resources
✔️ Training and exercises
✔️ Industry education
✔️ Preparedness and regulatory support

Because having a plan is important.

Having a network behind that plan is even better.

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

09/17/2026

"It’s a clear indicator that there is a push to modernize the hospice benefit, and there’s a push to hold hospices accountable to administering the benefit. They need to be aware of what other providers are serving to the patient.”

The newly created service and spending variation index (SSVI) scoring system could challenge hospices’

09/15/2026

CHUG’s October training series is designed to help healthcare organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from an infectious disease incident.

Each step builds on the last, from learning the fundamentals to practicing decision-making and ultimately putting your response capabilities to the test.

These October events are listed on CHUG’s current 2026 events calendar.

09/14/2026

CMS enforcement is changing, and compliance readiness matters more than ever.

For healthcare organizations, compliance gaps can create serious challenges when regulators come calling. Staying informed and addressing potential gaps now can help your organization be better prepared for increased scrutiny.

Don’t wait until a compliance issue becomes a bigger problem.

Read CHUG’s latest blog to learn what healthcare organizations need to know about CMS enforcement and compliance readiness. https://www.chugteam.org/resources/cms-enforcement-plan-compliance-readiness