CHUG Team

11/07/2025

From record heatwaves to flash floods, healthcare organizations are facing growing challenges that test their ability to stay operational and safe.

In CHUG’s latest blog post, “Unexpected Weather is Reshaping Emergency Preparedness in Hospitals,” we explore how hospitals can strengthen response plans, protect patients, and maintain critical operations in the face of unpredictable conditions.

Read the full post here: https://www.chugteam.org/resources/hospital-emergency-preparedness-extreme-weather

11/04/2025

It’s Budget Season. Don’t Overlook Emergency Preparedness.

As healthcare organizations plan budgets for the upcoming year, now is the perfect time to make sure emergency preparedness is prioritized.

Investing in preparedness is not just a compliance checkbox. It is an investment in longevity.

From training and exercises to communication systems and supplies, the right funding today can mean the difference between chaos and control when emergencies strike.

CHUG helps member facilities identify preparedness gaps and develop realistic, cost-effective plans to keep patients and staff safe no matter what challenges arise.
• Incorporate preparedness into your 2026 budget now.
• Strengthen your team’s response capabilities.
• Protect what matters most.

Learn more about how CHUG supports healthcare facilities when it matters most, visit CHUGteam.org.

10/31/2025

What’s scarier than ghosts and goblins? 👻

The citations that come with non-compliance. 💸

Healthcare organizations can’t afford to be unprepared when emergencies strike. CHUG helps members strengthen their plans, train their teams, and protect patients and staff before it’s too late.

Don’t get caught off guard. Get prepared for the unexpected with CHUG: CHUGteam.org

10/28/2025

If you're in healthcare, you HAVE to be prepared because lives literally depend on it.

CHUG’s Emergency Tip Sheets offer clear, practical guidance for healthcare teams facing severe weather, power outages, or other emergencies.

These can be used as:
• An internal resource to train and support staff
• Part of your admissions process to reassure new residents and families, and
• A key component of your Emergency Operations Plan.

Download the full bundle today to strengthen readiness across your organization. https://www.chugteam.org/safety-and-emergency-tip-sheets

10/23/2025

When you become a CHUG member, you become part of a community that cares.

“I truly do not know how our facility, or any others, could do without your organization. I am making sure that our sister facilities become members too.” – Administrator, Bridgeway Senior Living

Become a member today at CHUGteam.org/become-a-member

10/22/2025

This November, CHUG is focusing on fire preparedness for Assisted Living and Independent Living Facilities.

Join us to strengthen your team’s readiness:

Nov 5: Fire Workshop (10:00–11:30 AM CST)
Nov 12: Fire Tabletop Exercise (10:00–12:00 PM CST)
Nov 26: Fire Full-Scale Exercise (10:00–1:00 PM CST)

These events are exclusively for CHUG members and provide hands-on learning, real-world scenarios, and opportunities to collaborate with peers.

Ready to protect your facility, staff, and residents? Learn more about membership at chugteam.org/become-a-member.

10/20/2025

"Considering that most states and the federal government provide half or less of the cost of care in Medicaid-assisted living waiver reimbursement is the driving factor in why the vast majority of assisted living providers are unable to participate in these programs,” said Argentum Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Maggie Elehwany.

https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/proposed-hcbs-data-requirements-will-create-undue-burdens-on-assisted-living-providers-industry-advocates-say/

Additional data collection requirements for the HCBS workforce would create burdens for assisted living providers, industry experts say.

10/16/2025

It’s no secret that the U.S. is facing a critical shortage of infectious disease and public health professionals, leaving many communities vulnerable during outbreaks and emergencies. Nearly 80% of counties lack an infectious disease specialist, and local health departments require massive staffing increases just to deliver essential services.

Read more: https://www.chugteam.org/resources/public-health-workforce-reauthorization-2025

10/13/2025

At CHUG, your emergency planning matters to us.

We are a one-of-a-kind mutual aid collaboration with healthcare providers across the country — overseeing evacuation, transportation, and relocation services, as well as restoration, recovery, and training.

Our mission is simple. We help healthcare facilities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergent events and disasters together.

Learn more about membership and how CHUG can support your facility at CHUGteam.org

10/07/2025

Preparedness doesn’t happen by accident; it happens through practice.

Workshops, Tabletop, Full-Scale, and Functional exercises are a high-impact way for healthcare teams to rehearse emergency response before a real crisis hits.

That’s why CHUG strives to deliver realistic, discussion-based scenarios that strengthen decision-making, communication, and collaboration.

Learn more: https://www.chugteam.org/what-we-do

10/06/2025

"Dialysis centers, particularly small and independent ones, are scrambling to meet new licensing and operational demands — while also facing payment delays from CMS."

In January 2025, a quiet but consequential Medicare rule change redefined how dialysis patients access a critical class of medications. Seven oral

10/03/2025

Fall is here. Are your patients, staff, and systems ready?

Check out CHUG’s fall readiness tips to strengthen your facility before the next storm, surge, or freeze.