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Mass Fatality Planning - Managing Remains in Disasters |
This document is a sample policy/procedure available from the California Association of Health Facilities' Disaster Program. |
Sample Templates & Toolkits |
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Management of Dead Bodies After Disasters: A Field Manual for First Responders |
Though not written specifically for LTC facilities, this document from the Pan American Health Organization provides guidance in several sections that are applicable to LTC facilities that must manage human remains during disaster situations when a proper morgue or funeral home is unable to provide assistance. |
Recommendations & Guidance |
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LTC Emergency Operations Plan Evaluation |
From the California Association of Health Facilities, this evaluation tool helps LTC facilities evaluate their disaster plans and identify opportunities for improvement and enhancement. |
Checklist |
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Fla. Dept. of Environmental Protection: Sinkholes |
FDEP website with information about sinkhole formation.
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Hazard Vulnerability Assessment |
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FL Administrative Code: Nursing Home Minimum Standards - Rule Chapter 59A-4.130 (Life Safety) |
Florida Administrative Code: Nursing Home Minimum Standards, Rule 59A-4.130 - Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, and Life Safety, Systems Failure and External Emergency Communications. |
Regulations and Mandates |
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FL Administrative Code: Nursing Home Minimum Standards, Rule Chapter 59A-4.126 (Disaster Preparedness) |
Minimum Standards for nursing homes, Rule Chapter 59A-4.126 (disaster preparedness), Florida Administrative Code. |
Regulations and Mandates |
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FEMA Whole Community Approach to Emergency Preparedness |
FEMA: A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management: Principles, Themes, and Pathways for Action |
Recommendations & Guidance |
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FDA: Food Safety Information for Healthcare Professionals |
FDA website with food safety information, resources, and other items of interest for health care professionals. |
Recommendations & Guidance |
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Evacuation Zones (Florida) |
This resource provides a link to the Florida Division of Emergency Management's web page on evacuation zones. During an emergency, your local emergency management program (EOC) should always be consulted regarding evacuation orders. If you are looking for evacuation zones in another state, use the search bar and search for the List of State Emergency Management Agencies. |
Evacuation Planning, Hazard Vulnerability Assessment |
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Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities |
The objective of this Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities is to help health care facilities develop a robust Emergency Water Supply Plan as part of its overall facility Emergency Operations Plan. The Guide also provides information on some advantages and disadvantages of different emergency water supply options. |
Recommendations & Guidance |
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Emergency Preparedness Library of the New Jersey Health Care Association |
Emergency Preparedness Library of the New Jersey Health Care Association |
Recommendations & Guidance |
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Disaster Program Resources from the California Association of Health Facilities |
This website is dedicated to disaster preparedness for LTC facilities in California. Many of the resources are universal and applicable to any locale.
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Recommendations & Guidance |
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Digital lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy (DHS) |
This document provides an overview on how social media was used in preparation for, in response to, and in recovery from Hurricane Sandy (“Sandy”) in late October 2012. |
Reports & Articles |
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CMS: Survey and Certification Emergency Preparedness Resources |
This CMS website provides information and tools, utilizing an “all hazards” approach for disruptive events. The site provides useful information for developing effective and robust emergency plans and responses, and is “one-stop shopping” to obtain both mandated and voluntary emergency preparedness information and tools. The site includes a link Templates & Checklists, Lessons Learned, Health care Provider Guidance, and State Survey Agency Guidance. |
Regulations and Mandates |
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CMS: Survey and Certification Effective Healthcare Provider Emergency Planning |
CMS's webpage dedicated to healthcare provider guidance on emergency preparedness.
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Regulations and Mandates |
