DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Shelter-in-Place
When faced with the difficult decision of having to evacuate or stay in the long term care center, many factors need to be considered. Sheltering-in-place (SIP) is the preferred option, yet implementing this option calls for a complex chain of decisions and actions. Use the resources below to begin building your own policies and procedures for shelter-in-place events.
RESOURCES
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CAHF - NHICS Incident Response Guide: Shelter in Place (pdf) (doc)
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AHCA/NCAL - Shelter In Place: Planning Resource Guide for Nursing Homes (pdf)
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CDC - Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals & Health Care Facilities (pdf)
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EPA/Homeland Security - Planning for an Emergency Drinking Water Supply (pdf)
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Shelter Medical Group - Guide for The Care and Shelter of Medically Fragile People (pdf)