There is little doubt that leaders at Life Care Centers of America breathed a huge sigh of relief, as did the entire skilled nursing industry, when a federal jury found that Life Care Center of ...

The first-ever National Preparedness Day is Sunday, Jan. 25. 4Patriots is christening the inaugural holiday with its ...

Despite the regulatory requirements placed on safety training and emergency preparedness in the workplace, many employers still fall short of setting their workers up for success. Providing staff with ...

Historically, emergency preparedness programs in long term care (“LTC”) facilities have been less prioritized with facilities understandably focusing on patient care and operations. But with the ...

I've played a small part in the National Health Preparedness Index for a few years. Here is a blog post on that Index and how it can help direct future efforts as we exit from the worse part of the ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has announced the release of the Fiscal Year 2024 Notices of Funding Opportunity for ...

Skilled nursing facilities are teaming up with state public health organizations for assistance in creating and enacting emergency preparedness plans that help them steer clear of or overcome various ...

In times of crisis, having the right tools and resources at your disposal can mean the difference between safety and danger. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, or an unexpected emergency ...

When emergencies strike, UNHCR’s Division of Emergency, Security and Supply (DESS) mobilizes swiftly to deliver critical support to people forced to flee. The foundation for this response is grounded ...

We don’t know where or when the next emergency will strike. But one thing is certain: we must be prepared. Emergency preparedness is vital for UNHCR to be able to respond quickly and reliably to ...