McKnight's September 6, 2023
More than three-quarters of US nursing homes in areas at high risk for natural disasters face significant challenges in preparing for them, estimates a new federal report issued early Wednesday.
The report used surveys with nursing home leaders to identify ongoing concerns, many of them often in play even when a facility has met the technical requirements for emergency preparedness outlined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Among the biggest concerns for providers in areas likely to be affected by weather-related hazards are finding enough staff to enact a plan, securing transportation for residents, and accessing resources needed to make their planning efforts robust and realistic.
The report was issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’...
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