Disasters come in many shapes and sizes, from man-made events such as fires, chemical spills, and railroad accidents, to natural events like severe weather events like hurricanes, snowstorms, and tornadoes. Many of these events happen with little or no warning.

Disasters are any emergency where the event’s severity, scope, nature, or span overcome an organization’s ability to manage and/or respond with the resources they have. Therefore, the actions and response require intense coordination and efficient management. There is an understanding that disaster management is critical to reduce or avoid the losses related to disasters.

All long-term care facilities must be prepared before disaster strikes in order to prevent injury and save lives, property, money, and resources. The generally accepted disaster management cycle, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, clearly illustrates that pre-planning is crucial for an effective response and to ensure reducing losses, protecting lives, and a quicker recovery.

Objectives

1. Review the CMS Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers

2. Review CMS Appendix Z emergency preparedness guidance to surveyors

3. Discuss disaster mitigation actions that can either prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects. Mitigation activities include the way structures are built and maintained, policies, procedures, and training/education on disaster prevention strategies.

4. Review completing a hazard vulnerability analysis tool and how to develop a facility policy based on facility priorities.

Please Note: There will not be an option to participate by phone for this session. In order to hear the presenter, you must attend using a computer.

In this session, we will explore the importance of proper nutrition, effective weight management strategies, and the role of wound committees in maintaining residents' health. We’ll equip you with practical skills and knowledge to enhance the quality of life for your residents with dementia, underpinning their overall health and wellbeing.

Please Note: There will not be an option to participate by phone for this session. In order to hear the presenter, you must attend using a computer.

In an era where digital threats are increasingly prevalent, we will guide you through best practices in maintaining a secure digital environment for your facility. This webinar will also provide practical tips on bolstering your cyber resilience and creating protocols to face potential cyber threats, ensuring the safety of your residents' digital data.

Please Note: There will not be an option to participate by phone for this session. In order to hear the presenter, you must attend using a computer.

This session is centered on providing senior living facility managers and compliance professionals with in-depth knowledge of Federal Tag F 609 guidelines. We will walk you through the process of reporting allegations of abuse and resident incidents, ensuring that your facility maintains a safe and respectful environment for all residents. This webinar will also offer practical tips on creating and implementing effective reporting protocols, underpinning a culture of transparency and trust within your community.

Please Note: There will not be an option to participate by phone for this session. In order to hear the presenter, you must attend using a computer.

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