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Emergency preparedness rule provider resources assisted living residences

Emergency preparedness regulations for assisted living residences can be found in Part 10 of 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 7 Colorado Assisted Living Regulations (or https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=9550&fileName=6%20CCR%201011-1%20Chapter%2007).        

Don't Sweat It: Preparing for Disasters in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities, developed by the Virginia Department of Public Health, 2013. This video was developed to be an educational tool for staff training on emergency preparedness specific to long-term care facilities. The scenario follows staff as they deal with a major storm that causes a week-long power outage. The video covers topics including preparedness, sheltering in place, and evacuation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD7u4n0OdJI

Emergency Preparedness for Nursing Homes and Residential Care Settings in Vermont  (or go to  https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dbedd7dc94ab670239a0fb9/t/60ad5bee31df521e1f12e6e6/1621974000615/Emergency_Preparedness_Planning+for+LTC_Vermont.pdf  )      

Sample Emergency Management Planning Criteria for Assisted Living Facilities, based on a Florida assisted living facility’s plan, is a good example of what to provide in your plan.