One of the most powerful storms to hit the United States, leaving a path of destruction and loss of life. As the rescue efforts in Florida continue, it is comforting to know that post-acute care providers were prepared, we have learned from the past. There were evacuations of many centers and disruption for residents, however, no reported loss of life. …
Disaster Preparedness – Not Just Bad Weather!
You are the administrator of a senior community. It is midnight. You are sound asleep. Your cell phone rings. Never a good thing at midnight. Your midnight supervisor is frantic, can’t stay on topic, and is obviously in distress. After a few minutes, you realize there is an active shooter on your campus. What do you do? We have all …
Natural Disasters
As we see our concern over the pandemic of 2020 waning, maybe it is time for us to look at other disaster preparedness protocols. As I watch the national news and weather reports, it is obvious that we are in the midst of spring weather threats. These threats are often catastrophic and often result in the loss of life. For …
Disaster Preparedness and Response
Strengthening the supply chain and letting companies communicate more freely are two of the ideas in a report from the HealthCare Leadership Council and other organizations about how to respond to future pandemics and other public health disasters. The reports’ recommendations include: Launching a standing disaster preparedness group, appointed by and working with the White House, which includes private sector …
Disaster Can Strike at Any Time!
Access Our Disaster Preparedness Manual… For Free! Last March we posted about a winter storm that hit Kimball County – located in the panhandle of Western Nebraska. HealthCap® member facility Kimball County Manor experienced power loss and snow drifts as high as the rooftop during that storm! But they had a disaster plan in place that helped them get through …