In light of the devastating fire that took place at a Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility last month that claimed the lives of 10 residents, below is an important fact sheet from The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care including questions to discuss with a facility regarding emergency preparedness.
Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other long-term care facilities should have a comprehensive emergency plan to ensure that its residents are protected and supported in times of crisis.
We encourage you to also refer to this checklist Emergency Preparedness for Every Emergency from CMS.
