Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Nursing home leaders can reference this resource to ensure that the facility’s emergency preparedness plan is current and captures an all-hazards approach to meeting the health, safety, and security needs of staff and residents during an emergency or disaster.
Resource: Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan (PDF, 236 KB)
This resource provides nursing home leaders and infection preventionists with an outline of the critical components of an emergency preparedness plan, including an emerging infectious diseases element. It also includes a Sample Disaster Preparedness Plan Letter to Families (Word, 30 KB) to help nursing homes update the emergency contact information for residents.
Source: AHRQ
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention; Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders
Format: PDF
Publication Date: 5/12/2022
