September Is National Preparedness Month

VHCA (8/29/2008)

National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Ready Campaign, is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage individuals and businesses to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies. As one of 1,800 National Preparedness Month Coalition Members, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) encourage our member facilities and customers to participate in this outreach effort. Click here for more ways you can get involved in National Preparedness Month.

AHCA/NCAL has several resources available to educate, plan and prepare for disasters and emergencies.

Disaster Planning Guide: A Resource Manual for Developing a Comprehensive Preparedness Plan  
This manual was developed by the Florida Disaster Preparedness Committee and the Florida Health Care Association. It is meant to be a reference tool to assist in the development and implementation of a disaster procedure manual and an emergency operations plan for your own facility.
Product #: 6844
Member Price: $75.00
Non-Member Price: $100.00

Disaster Preparedness Guide for Assisted Living Facilities 
An Excellent Resource for Assisted Living Professionals - This guide, prepared by the Florida Center for Assisted Living and the Florida Health Care Association, will help facilities prepare for one of the most difficult decisions: evacuate safely, with a timeline for necessary actions, or shelter in place with safeguards for residents and staff.
Product #: 6961DP 
Member Price: $75.00
Non-Member Price: $100.00

Dietary Disaster Plan 
Stay in control during any type of emergency! Be prepared for a variety of disasters that may reduce your electricity, gas, and water supplies. This manual contains comprehensive and practical information for planning both before and during a disaster.
Product #: 6870  
Member Price: $44.95 

Fire Safety in LTC Facilities 
Train your entire staff on the importance of fire safety with this comprehensive training program. The instructor manual provides objectives, activities, and a list of required equipment and procedures.
Product #:6732 (Instructor's Kit)  
Member Price: $55.95
Non-Member Price: $74.95
 
Product #: 6733 (Workbook) sold in packs of 5
Member Price: $35.95
Non-Member Price: $49.95

Fire Safety in Long Term Care Facilities (CD-Rom) 
This set of two CD-Roms is an interactive training program developed using the contents of the Instructor's Manual for Fire Safety in LTC Facilities.
Product #: 6871 (CD-Rom)
Member Price: $45.95

Click here for more information on these disaster and emergency resources or to place an order call 800.321.0343.