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Emergency Preparedness Planning for Nursing Homes and Residential Care Settings in Vermont |
This manual was developed for nursing homes, assisted living residences, residential care homes and therapeutic community care homes in Vermont. The manual is organized into three sections. Section I provides an introduction to basic emergency management concepts. Section II helps users take a “bird's eye view” of their facility, setting the context for developing an emergency preparedness plan tailored to a specific facility's needs. Section III contains five planning modules that focus on priority aspects of emergency preparedness, including establishing a chain of command, setting up redundant communications systems, planning for staffing shortages, planning to shelter in place and planning for evacuation. The manual includes worksheets and checklists to help identify gaps and strengthen plans. |
Planning and Response |
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TRACIE (Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange) |
TRACIE is the acronym for the Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange, a website established June 2015 by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HSS), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response (ASPR). TRACIE was created to meet the information and technical assistance needs of regional ASPR staff, healthcare coalitions, healthcare entities, healthcare providers, emergency managers, public health practitioners, and others working in disaster medicine, healthcare system preparedness, and public health emergency preparedness. TRACIE includes resources and information for all public health preparedness partners. |
Planning and Response |
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Nursing Home and Assisted Living Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis Tool |
This Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) Tool is based on the Kaiser Permanente model, re-designed specifically for nursing homes and assisted living residences. The tool is a downloadable Excel Spreadsheet in which you record your information and it automatically calculates your HVA scores. The HVA provides a systematic approach to recognizing hazards that may affect demand for nursing home or assisted living residences or the center's ability to provide services. The risks associated with each hazard are analyzed to prioritize planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities, and serves as a needs assessment for the Emergency Management program. |
Planning and Response |
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Minnesota Long Term Care Preparedness Toolkit |
Developed for LTC providers in Minnesota, this toolkit can be used by facility owners, administrators, and staff. Information includes: sample templates, forms and suggested resources to develop and/or enhance facility emergency preparedness plans within LTC throughout the state of Minnesota. It should not be viewed as a static document but one that provides a foundation for an All Hazards approach to preparedness, planning, and response activities. While the tool was developed for Minnesota providers, the information provided may serve as a general guide for use by readers in other states. |
Planning and Response |
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OSHA: Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances |
OSHA website with detailed information on chemical substances & associated risks. |
Planning and Response |
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Fla. Dept. of Environmental Protection: Sinkholes |
FDEP website with information about sinkhole formation.
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Planning and Response |
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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. |
Planning and Response |
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CDC: Natural Disasters and Severe Weather |
CDC's webpage on natural disasters & severe weather, including definitions |
Planning and Response |
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CDC: Chemical Emergencies |
CDC's webpage on chemical hazards and emergencies.
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Planning and Response |
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CDC: Bioterrorism Overview |
CDC's webpage on bioterrorism. |
Planning and Response |
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CAHF: Wildfires and Healthcare Facilities |
This webpage provides LTC facilities with helpful information and resources on wildfires. Some information is California-specific, but much is applicable anywhere. |
Planning and Response |
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AirNow: Air Quality Index |
This webpage provides information on air quality related to air particle pollution (e.g., wildfires) and other air pollution causes. Additional links are available from the website to air quality advisories by state/zip code. |
Planning and Response |
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Twelve-Fatality Nursing Home Fire |
This technical report series looks at a nursing home fire in Norfolk, VA. Many patients restrained to beds with cotton cravats or connected to life support systems made evacuation by firefighters extremely difficult. |
Planning and Response |
