Assisted Living EP Regulations:
- AH:Â Disaster and Emergency Planning
- EHP:Â Disaster and Emergency Procedures
- ALR/SNALR/EALR:Â Disaster and Emergency Planning
Skilled Nursing EP Regulations:
- NYSDOH Emergency Preparedness Homepage: health.ny.gov
- NYSDOH Information for Healthcare Providers: health.ny.gov
Helpful Resources:
- New York Emergency Alert
- New York State Department of Health – Aware/Prepare Emergency Preparedness Homepage
Information and resources for families, individuals, caregivers, and health care providers.- NYCEM Health and Medical ESF distribution list at HealthMedicalESFList@oem.nyc.gov
Workplace Violence
Violence in the workplace can range from a bomb threat to being physically attacked by a fellow employee or patient to being verbally abused or harassed by a boss or coworker.
Active Shooter
If a gunman enters your facility and starts shooting, you have no time to learn how to deal with the situation. The resource listed below will help you plan and prepare so you will know what to do if an active shooter enters your facility.
Natural Disasters & Severe Weather
Fires, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and extreme heat and cold can all wreak havoc on the physical structure of your facility and the safety of residents and patients. These resources can help you cope and keep those under your care safe and secure.
Resources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Natural Disasters and Severe Weather
Includes sub-pages of content on earthquakes, extreme heat, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes, wildfires, and extreme cold weather.- National Weather Service
- National Hurricane Center
- New York State Department of Health, Healthcare Facility Evacuation Center
- NOAA’s Emergency Alert System (EAS)
- NOAA’s Wireless Alerts
- Severe Weather Shelf Kit
- Storm Prediction Center – NOAA & NWS
- The Weather Channel
- NYC Emergency Management Advance Warning System Plan
QUESTIONS? Connect with Melony Spock at mspock@nyshfa.org.
