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Emergency Preparedness

A nursing home, assisted living, or other long-term care facility should have a comprehensive emergency plan in place, so that residents can be protected and supported in times of crisis. A nursing home, by federal law, is required to have evacuation plans in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The facility is required to “tailor its disaster plan to its geographic location and the types of residents it serves.”


Federal Requirements, Resources, and Reports

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Emergency Planning Checklists


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