Emergency Preparedness & Response Resources

Emergency Preparedness & Response Resources

These FHCA members-only resources are available to support long term care providers with hurricane preparedness, response and recovery. Facilities are reminded that these resources are not replacements for a facility’s comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) or Emergency Operations Plan. Special thanks to FHCA's Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety Committee members for assistance in developing these resources.

Products include:

  • LTC Facility Hurricane Planning Checklist
  • Plant Operations Hurricane Planning Checklist
  • Utility Failure Response Guide
  • Example of Facility Transfer Agreement

COST: FREE to FHCA Members Only

 

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    FHCA members-only checklist to assist a facility with planning activities in anticipation of a hurricane.

    This FHCA members-only checklist is helpful resource for planning activities in anticipation of a hurricane and can serve in addition to the policies and procedures set forth in the facility’s Emergency Operations Plan. Please note, this tool is not a replacement for a facility’s comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) or Emergency Operations Plan.

    COST: Free to FHCA Members

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    FHCA members-only checklist to assist physical plant activities to harden the facility in anticipation of a hurricane.

    This FHCA members-only checklist is a helpful resource for physical plant planning and hardening activities in anticipation of a hurricane and can serve in addition to the policies and procedures set forth in the facility’s Emergency Operations Plan. Please note, this tool is not a replacement for a facility’s comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) or Emergency Operations Plan.

    COST: Free to FHCA members

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    Example agreement between transferring and receiving facility during emergency.

    This tool serves as an example agreement used between transferring and a receiving facility during emergency. Please note, this tool is not a replacement for a facility’s comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) or Emergency Operations Plan.

    Cost: Free

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    Guidance to assist providers with safely managing resident care through during the facility's loss of a major utility.

    This tool is a helpful resource to assist providers with safely managing resident care through effective and efficient nursing home operations during the loss of a major utility with the facility. Please note, this tool is not a replacement for a facility’s comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) or Emergency Operations Plan.

    COST: Free

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    This template contains a blueprint for exercise development and conducting an after action report and improvement plan for a drill or emergency.

    For providers to demonstrate their experience activating their emergency plans, they must provide written documentation in accordance with emergency preparedness requirements. This template, developed by FHCA’s Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety committee, contains a blueprint for exercise development and conducting an after action report and improvement plan for a drill or emergency.

    COST: Free to FHCA Members

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    When a storm is projected to make landfall within five days, long term care centers in that area have a lot to do to get ready. This fact sheet provides an initial list of tasks to prepare in the countdown to an impending storm.

    When a storm is projected to make landfall within five days, long term care centers in that area have a lot to do to get ready. This FHCA Know the Facts document highlights the training and emergency plans of long term care centers to prepare staff and residents for the potential dangers of hurricane season, along with a list of preparedness tasks covering four main categories: Disaster Plan & Emergency Supplies, Fuel Checks & Generator Preparation, Communication with Outside Contacts, and Facility Hardening & Maintenance.

    COST: Free