McKnight's December 7, 2023
Q: What parts of the emergency preparedness plan should the director of nursing services examine?
A:The three aspects of the emergency preparedness plan most important for the nursing department are: staffing, supplies/resources and communications. Let’s consider each in depth.
During an emergency, staff may be personally impacted and therefore unable to report to work. A recent Office of Inspector General study found that 77% of facilities reporting challenges with preparedness activities rated having adequate staff available in an emergency as most problematic. The DNS will need a plan to ensure adequate staff are available to meet residents’ care needs. Have a list of staff who live near the facility who can come help in an emergency. Also, include in...
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