EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CAN NO LONGER COME LAST IN NURSING HOMES

It happens all too often that the topic of emergency preparedness is broached reactively in nursing homes throughout the U.S. With all of the flux facing skilled nursing homes over the last few years, it’s imperative that emergency preparedness takes a front seat sooner rather than later.

“Too often, he said, skilled nursing staff may not understand emergency plans and be able to explain the basics to a surveyor. CMS expanded its hazard vulnerability requirements to cover infectious disease, staffing shortages and other lessons from the pandemic. It is believed it may now push providers to adopt more robust practice and preparation standards.”

At CHUG, our long-term care facility members know the importance of assessing risk proactively when it comes to internal and external threats that can compromise the integrity of everyday operations.