Historically, emergency preparedness programs in long term care (“LTC”) facilities have been less prioritized with facilities understandably focusing on patient care and operations. But with the ...

When disasters strike, nursing homes face uniquely high stakes. Residents often depend on power, medications, mobility ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may soon intensify its reform agenda focus on emergency planning, one of many areas targeted in President Biden’s 21-point nursing home plan unveiled ...

Louisiana nursing homes’ emergency preparedness plans must be approved by the state’s Department of Health each year under a new law signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards (R), his office announced. The ...

Pennsylvania long-term care providers must have updated emergency response plans. Here is why first responders may not have ...