Planning for emergencies and disasters in senior living communities
By
Stan Szpytek
Jun 17, 2024
Safe and effective emergency operations within a senior living community are a combination of identifying all potential threats and perils as well as having a reliable incident management system in place...
Emergency planning: Prepare for the potential consequences of adverse incidents in senior living
By
Stan Szpytek
Mar 04, 2024
As assisted living communities and other senior living communities continue to refine their emergency planning protocols, a critical step in the process is to consider the consequences resulting from the...
The threat of lithium battery fires is real!
By
Stan Szpytek
Jan 09, 2023
As power sources for electronic equipment, appliances and devices used in senior living communities and nursing homes become more sophisticated and battery technology advances, the threat of a lithium...
Weathering the storm: How to prepare for a hurricane
By
Colin Marshall
Aug 05, 2019
When operating a senior living community in Florida, one needs to treat hurricanes as more than just a possibility.
Deliberate actions protect senior living communities from fire, safety issues
By
Stan Szpytek
Jun 26, 2023
Fire and life safety compliance does not happen by accident in a senior living community. Ensuring a safe and secure environment of care requires the integration of fire protection and life safety systems...
Hands-on training vital to emergency preparedness in senior living communities
By
Stan Szpytek
Nov 28, 2022
For senior living community owners and operators to have realistic expectations that their team will perform well when the “big one” occurs, they must prepare their staff members through a variety...
Long-haul impacts on senior living — what to expect in 2022
By
Dwayne Clark
Jan 10, 2022
Three areas are emerging as critical to consumer confidence in 2022.
From panic to poise: Mastering crisis communications and earning trust in senior living
By
Blair Burney
Sep 18, 2023
Crises can emerge from unexpected corners, leaving operators grappling for stability. A well-crafted crisis communication plan becomes essential when a situation escalates.
Preparing for the unthinkable: An armed intruder or active shooter in senior living
By
Stan Szpytek
Steve Wilder
Oct 09, 2023
An all hazards emergency management plan will help you identify the wide variety of threats and perils that you must be prepared to manage.
3 key audiences to communicate with amid a senior living crisis
By
Cassandra Bailey
Dana Schmidt
Aug 29, 2022
How you manage a crisis is integral to maintaining your reputation and perhaps, even maintaining your census and keeping your doors open.