LTC emergency management refresher: NHICS is part of the formula for success
By
Stan Szpytek
Sep 02, 2022
Whether the threat is an inbound hurricane, fast-moving wildfire, massive power failure, active shooter on the loose in the community or any threat to the safety and security of your long term care facility,...
Conducting and documenting meaningful fire drills in LTC facilities
By
Stan Szpytek
Apr 16, 2024
From some of our earliest memories in elementary school as little kids, we all recall participating in fire drills on a periodic basis. Of course, the purpose of those fire drills was to train students,...
Among the risks: upticks in instances of workplace violence and ransomware attacks, as well as ongoing fall risks from a notable increase in the use of antipsychotics.
Are you doing enough to keep your residents safe?
By
Nick Gabriele
Jul 05, 2023
Emergency planning is crucial to safeguarding the well-being of individuals in long-term care settings during unforeseen events. By being proactive and implementing comprehensive plans, facilities can...
Prepare for flooding as snow melt begins
By
Stan Szpytek
Apr 05, 2023
Run-off may adversely impact individual long-term care facilities, as well as the infrastructure of entire communities.
Armed intruder and active shooter preparedness in LTC facilities
By
Stan Szpytek
Steve Wilder
Oct 09, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires skilled nursing facilities to plan for emergencies and disasters to protect the vulnerable population they serve. The regulations cited in Appendix...
Planning for the ‘consequences’ of identified hazards at a long-term care facility
By
Stan Szpytek
Feb 26, 2024
Good emergency planning practices and regulatory compliance mandate that long-term care facilities identify the potential threats, perils, and hazards that can adversely impact operations both from an...
Think like an incident commander
By
Stan Szpytek
Nov 14, 2022
If there is anything that the last several years have taught long-term care providers about managing emergencies and disasters, it’s that strong leadership is a critical operational component to help...
Recovery and restoration: Critical emergency planning components
By
Stan Szpytek
Dec 13, 2022
Long-term care providers around the nation achieved significant levels of proficiency in managing emergencies and disasters during the past few years. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
‘Too lax for too long’: Providers urged to shore up active shooter planning
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 18, 2022
As active shooters increasingly target healthcare settings amid a nationwide spate of attacks, safety experts emphasize nursing homes must confront distinct disadvantages to ensure patient and staff safety.