Membership in the Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group (CHUG) provides your facility with the emergency preparation needed to respond to disasters. Whether it be professional training in specialized emergency planning, the support of sheltering-in-place, or facilitating an evacuation, CHUG is ready 24/7/365 to protect your patients / residents.
The following benefits are included in your CHUG membership:
On-Call Disaster Response (24/7/365) to Support Sheltering-In-Place or Facilitate Evacuations
Expert Training of Your Staff to Activate and Safely Carry-Out the CHUG Evacuation Program
Assistance for Shletering-in-Place Including the Power Systems Trailers and Additional Supplies
A Mutual Aid Agreement With Over 390 CHUG Member Facilities Who Are Prepared to Receive Your Patients
Access to PPERS (Emergency Transportation Providers) for Safe and Proper Delivery of Patients
Membership in Local Clusters (To Create Supportive Partnerships with Other Members in Your Area)
Discounts on a Variety of Expertly Presented Emergency Preparedness Workshops
Access to the Latest Emergency Preparedness Information for Functional Needs Facilities
Participation in Emergency Exercises and Drills That Allow Your Staff To Practice Disaster Response
If you would like to become a member of CHUG, please fill out the form below and click on the SUBMIT button. We will send you the proper application information.
(If you have general questions regarding CHUG, please send them toinfo@chugteam.org).